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Grading of CD/DVD Surfaces:NEW SEALED = A CD/DVD that is new and still sealed
EXC = A CD/DVD with no marks or scratches within the play area of the disc
EXC- = A CD/DVD with 1 or 2 very lite* marks within the play area which should not affect play
VG+ = A CD/DVD with more than 2 very lite* marks within the play area which still should not affect play
VG = A CD/DVD with several small and/or large lite* marks within the play area
FAIR = A CD/DVD with several small and large marks, some possibly deep which may or may not affect play depending on the error correction capabilities of your player
POOR = A CD/DVD with many large and small, lite and deep marks which more than likely will affect play.
Grading of inserts or packaging(if packaging is a digipak or cardboard sleeve):
NEW SEALED = Item is new and still sealed
EXC = Inserts or packaging in like new condition with no tears, bends, or price stickers
EXC- = Inserts or packaging may have a slight bend, tear, cut-out slit or punch-out hole
VG = Inserts or packaging may have a few slight tears, bends or price stickers on them
VG- =Same as VG but may also have some discoloration and/or stains
FAIR = Inserts or packaging may have several tears, bends, creases, heavy stains or discoloration. May also have price stickers or sticker residue on them.
POOR = Inserts or packaging may have all of the elements of FAIR but they may be excessive. They may also have writing on them.
Note: I generally do not grade jewel cases or the surfaces of DVD cases as they can be easily replaced. Jewel cases and DVD cases may have some wear or scratches. If I notice that they have cracks or other major damage, I will list the defects above in the insert condition area.
Grading of Record Surfaces:
NEW SEALED = A Record that is new and still sealed
EXC = A Record with no marks or scratches on the playing surface(like New)
EXC- = A Record with a few very lite* marks on the playing surface
VG = A Record with many lite* marks on the playing surface
VG- = A Record with many lite* marks OR some large** marks on the playing surface
FAIR = A Record with many lite* marks and/or many large** marks on the playing surface
POOR = A Record that is severly scratched and may skip. For die hard collectors only.
*Lite marks are small lite marks that are not deep or may not be easily visible.
**Large Marks are usually larger more visible marks and may be considered scratches.
NOTE: I do not grade records on how they play. Sometimes when records are pressed on poor quality vinyl, they may appear to be in mint condition visually but may have noticeable noise or crackling when playing.
Grading of Record Album Covers/Jackets:
NEW SEALED = Item is new and still sealed
EXC = like new condition with no tears, bends, or price stickers
EXC- = may have a very slight tear or bend or price sticker.
VG = may have a few lite tears, bends and price stickers
Fair = may have several tears, bends, creases. May also have price stickers or sticker residue.
Poor = poor shape with all of the elements of fair plus possibly writing, stains.
NOTE: I do not grade the paper or plastic sleeves that the record is in. If the record comes in a special cardboard sleeve with artist artwork on it, I will include the grading of it.
Purchasing terms:
I accept payment via PayPal (Confirmed Address Only)
Returns are not accepted. Since most of my items consist of music media formats such as records, tapes, CDs, etc. I do not offer returns. It's just too easy to purchase a record, tape or CD, make a copy of it, then return it. If an unforeseen circumstance arises, such as an item is damaged in shipping or is not as described in my item description, please contact me immediately so I can address the issue.
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