Condition of second hand items is indicated after the item description. The item is classified as one of the following:
| Code |
Name |
Description |
| SS |
Still Sealed |
Never opened. Flawless, with no damage whatsoever.
|
| M- |
Mint Minus |
Has been opened, but is still flawless with no damage whatsoever.
|
| EX |
Excellent |
Shows some signs of very light play, in no way affecting the playback of the record. Sleeve may have very light creases.
|
| VG+ |
Very Good Plus |
Vinyl: May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but will still play almost perfectly throughout,
with only "barely detectable" crackles or pops. A slight noise at the beginning is allowable, but the
remainder must be nearly flawless.
Cover: May only have the slightest signs of normal wear.
|
| VG |
Very Good |
The majority of records (worth selling) fall under this grade.
Vinyl: May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only occasionally, never
continuously, and not more loudly than the music being listened to.
Cover: Normal used cover wear such as ring wear and split seams. IF there is abnormal
damage such as tears or markings, but the we still feel that it qualifies as a VG,
the damage will be described in the description of the item.
|
| G+ |
Good Plus |
Vinyl: May have continuous crackles, pops etc.. but not so loud as to make the music
completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the casual listener.
Cover: More than normal wear and tear
|
| G |
Good |
The sound quaity has deteriorated due to having been played often. The cover/sleeve and surface will
show considerable signs of wear and tear with some possible damage.
|
| F |
Fair |
Has been neglected, but is still playable. There will be major audible defects such as loud
clicks or jumping. The cover/sleeve may be badly damaged.
|
| P |
Poor |
Technically playable, but with serious deterioration in condition and sound quality. The
cover/sleeve will be badly damaged.
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