Bob Dylan - Biograph 5 LP Box Set - w/ 34 pg color booklet - Columbia 38830-LP

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28

 

VACATION 11/03 - 11/23 -WILL LIST MORE UPON RETURN                    (Anything NOT paid for by 11/2 will be delayed by THREE WEEKS)

   

  *  *DESCRIPTION & CONDITION  *  *

   

Artist(s)

Bob Dylan

 

 

Title(s):

Biograph

 

 

Label Name/Number(s):

Columbia CSX-83830

Year(s):

1985

 

 

Vinyl Grade(s): 

Very Good ++ to Near Mint

Format:

LP 33-1/3 

 

 

Jacket Grade(s):

Very Good ++ to Near Mint

Genre:

Folk-Rock, Country-Rock, Political

 

 

Special Attributes:

34 PAGE COLOR BOOKLET WITH OVERVIEW OF BOB DYLANS' LIFE

         

 

* * SYNOPSIS  *  *

   

 

Historically, Biograph is significant not for what it did for Dylan's career, but for establishing the box set, complete with hits and rarities, as a viable part of rock history. Following Biograph, multi-disc box sets for veteran rockers became accepted and almost the norm, but that doesn't discount this set's strengths as a summary of Dylan's career, using the familiar and the rare to draw a fully rounded portrait of his strengths as a songwriter, musician, and record-maker in a way that conventional choices alone couldn't achieve. Certainly, the chief attraction of this set, even years after its initial release, is its smattering of rarities that aren't just rare, but revealing -- ranging from forgotten rock B-sides and singles to demos, alternate takes, and unreleased songs that rival official releases. But Biograph is really remarkable for weaving these songs into a fabric that reveals the true trajectory of Dylan's career, offering as much to the curious as it does to the dedicated. That sets a standard for box sets that has rarely been matched, making Biograph all the more impressive in retrospect.. *

 

* per AllMusic.com

                           

  *  *  PAYMENTS  *  *   

    Process: Upon auction completion, eBay will send the buyer a draft notification invoice. If this is a simple transaction with NO combined shipping adjustments then that draft invoice notification can be paid upon receipt. Multiple item purchases will ALWAYS be treated with combined shipping to help reduce shipping costs to the buyer. When multiple items are involved the seller will initiate an adjusted invoice for the seller that will reflect a lower cost.      Payment:: This seller has committed to ship your item by the end of the day after payment is received, if possible the same day. It would be greatly appreciated if the buyer could display the same consideration by reciprocating and paying by the end of the day after auction is compled. The absolute DEADLINE for payment, and at which time the transaction will be handed over to eBay corporate for their recording of non-payments will be the fourth day after auction is completed.                             

  *  * SHIPPING & HANDLING FEES DISCLOSURE  *  *

    Domestic Shipping & Handling (S&H) Fees total ($1.45). This fee is strictly a cost reimbursement of my cash outlay for your item with absolutely NO Profit. For the sake of full disclosure I pay $.95 ea. for the specialized LP mailers (ordered from Bags Unlimited). $.22 for the poly sleeves to protect both the album jacket, $.19 for delivery confirmation. Additionally I include a $.09 cost recovery for shipping tape, markers (marking notes on the mailers) , printer ink (for labels), etc. Absolutely NONE of those items is profit in my pocket but instead a cost to get you winnings to you.     International Shipping & Handling Fees total ($2.90) which consist of  the protective shipping items as noted in domestic plus S&H in additional to the cost associated for an extra trip to the Post Office to validate postage amounts prior to shipment, the completion of required Customs Forms and due to the extra time that international transaction take. International shipments are much more difficult to track than domestic shipments and inevitably take much longer to deliver. This being the case PLEASE be patient in awaiting delivery and not initiate a lost shipment claim with eBay. Delivery can easily take a month to arrive at many locations    

  *  * POSTAGE TYPES  *  *

    Domestic: Buyers will be given the option of shipping via Media Mail, Priority Mail or Parcel Post. It will be the buyers decision to select the shipping method that they desire once they get their invoice. Priority Mail will get the buyer the fastest delivery (2-3 days)and the most dependability, Media mail will be less expensive, take more time (2 to 8 days) and is felt to be not as dependable by many buyers.                       International: For International shipments, the buyer will select the postage type once he receives an invoice reflecting the costs for the various types. Normally for record albums the preferred postage option is "International First Class" due to it's lower costs although at the same time shipping is longer, not as dependable and more difficult to track (and occasionally lost)  than if the buyer had selected "Priority International". The trade-off must be determine and selected in the best interest of the buyer.     

  *  * POSTAGE CALCULATION  *  *

     I utilize the eBay/USPS postage calculator tool, that is embedded into this listing, in order to calculate domestic & international postage amounts. This tool calculates postage amounts based upon input factors such as destination, shipping type, weight, options and (S&H) fees. If any of these parameters are incorrect then most likely the calculated amount will,  which sometimes occurs with International postage.  If you believe that the International calculated postage is unexpectedly high, please compare it against the manually calculated matrix (which is accurate) below. If there is a discrepancy (not involving pennies) then please contact me.     

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE EXAMPLES

    As I receive numerous questions regarding International postage charges, specifically associated with the high amount, that are calculated from the  eBay postage tool I have put together a matrix to give buyers an close idea of what the actual postage cost will be. As some records are heavier vinyl than others, some are double or triple album sets, the weigh my increase a small amount as would the transportation costs. This matrix will put you very close to the true amount whether you are shipping one, two or up to five record albums. After five albums the weight will be over 4 pounds meaning that 1st Class International postage can not be used and priority international must be used. If you have any questions regarding the matrix or suggestions, please let me know.                                  

 

ITALY

FRANCE

UK

NORWAY

AUSTRALIA

RUSSIA

 

 

Single Vinyl LP's (# being shipped)

Weight lbs./oz.

S&H Fee (Already included in published rates)

Italy, France, UK, Norway, Russia   & Australia                                 1st Class International 

Priority International

Priority International

Priority International

Priority International

Priority International

Priority International

 

 

 

 

$2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Single LP

1.2

 

$16.07

$41.75

$37.45

$43.75

$42.45

$41.00

$42.45

 

 

2 Single LP's

1.13

 

$20.78

$41.75

$37.45

$43.75

$42.45

$41.00

$42.45

 

 

3 Single LP's

2.8

 

$23.92

$45.60

$42.09

$47.60

$47.00

$45.15

$47.00

 

 

4 Single LP's

3.3

 

$28.63

$49.45

$46.55

$51.45

$51.55

$49.00

$51.55

 

 

5 Single LP's

3.15

 

$33.34

$49.45

$46.55

$51.45

$51.55

$49.45

$51.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIALAND

THIALAND

SO. AFRICA

SO. AFRICA

BRAZIL

BRAZIL

 

 

Single Vinyl LP's (# being shipped)

Weight lbs./oz.

S&H Fee (Already included in published rates)

 

1st Class International

Priority International

1st Class International

Priority International

1st Class International

Priority International

 

 

 

 

$2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Single LP

1.2

 

 

$15.70

$40.80

$15.70

$42.50

$15.00

$38.60

 

 

2 Single LP's

1.13

 

 

$20.32

$40.80

$20.32

$42.50

$20.32

$38.60

 

 

3 Single LP's

2.8

 

 

$23.40

$44.45

$23.40

$47.15

$23.40

$42.55

 

 

4 Single LP's

3.3

 

 

$28.02

$48.10

$28.02

$51.90

$28.02

$46.50

 

 

5 Single LP's

3.15

 

 

$32.64

$48.10

$32.64

$51.90

$32.64

$46.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

POSTAGE SAVINGS

    Buyers can always save on shipping costs by combining multiple auction wins which results in lower postage aggregate. Multiple auctions combining wins results in the elimination of multiple mailers and delivery confirmations.                             

  *  *  CUSTOMER SATISFACTION  *  *

    Answer all questions and concerns on the day of inquiry Treat the buyer just as I would expect to be treated     Expedite shipping, no latter than the next day after payment Work with buyer to any issues to their satisfaction     Exercise care and consideration in all packaging in order to ensure safe delivery Give the buyer a generous return  policy (14 days from receipt of goods)     Immediate Feedback following payment (will not hold back to use as leverage)                              

  *  *  RETURNS  *  *

    Buyers have a 14 day period, from delivery date, to exercise merchandise returns. The only stipulation is that the reason must be "Objective" Vs. "Subjective". Vinyl collectors, and enthusiasts, are well aware that "grading" is extremely "Subjective" and in the end is simply just one persons opinion. A difference of opinion on a vinyl's "Proper" or "Correct" grade is something that is difficult to agree on. That being the case, grading alone will NOT be grounds for a refund. I make a concerted effort to grade (conservatively) each record the very best that I can ensuring a fair grade. I have no intent of taking advantage of anyone (I will leave that to the unscrupulous ones). My feedback supports my intent to accurately grade. As to "Objective" reasons such as (1) a record mistakenly listed as "Still Sealed" but arrives "Opened"  or (2) a record is listed as an "Original" release but is discovered to be a "Reissue", these are usually innocent mistakes that a buyer can return for a refund.  Merchandise that is damaged in transit should first be addressed between the buyer and the local postal delivery service.                             

*  *  GRADING PROCESS  *  *

    Grading Scale: I use eBay's implemented grading system which is based upon "Goldmine" which is the standard that collectors use to buy and sell. See below for grading definitions and explanations.     Method (Visual Vs.  Sound): Visual, primarily due to time constraints and the volume (thousands) of records that we are dealing with. I use a bright 150W light bulb and I also grade conservatively and doing so for over thirty years. In order to ensure that buyers are happy.                         

 

 

*  *  RECORD GRADING SCALE DETAIL  *  *

1                           MINT (M): Sealed!!  This is the Holy Grail stage of the vinyl which can not, should not, be used on an opened item.                         NEAR MINT (NM):  A NM record “looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the very first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. They are shiny w/ NO visible defects. There can be NO writing, stickers, markings, etc. either on the jacket, label or vinyl. NM records do not have to be "inlayed" as  a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for properly. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear & splits.                         VERY GOOD ++ (VG++) / EXCELLENT +(EX+):  When an Item appears extremely close to Near Mint (e.g. blemishes and minimal marks exist that are practically unnoticeable), these are ones that I can not give a Near Mint to therefore this is where the Excellent are used. Just a minor mark, or two, away from being a near mint.                         VERY GOOD + (VG+) / EXCELLENT (EX): Very Good + (or Excellent) records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that DO NOT affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not enlarged or damaged the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Very Good + covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch lone) at the bottom the , the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.                             VERY GOOD (VG):  Very Good records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG could have minor surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a songs intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape. Very Good covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside is obvious. It may appear on all three sides, though it won't be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it is stamped a price tag on it too.            GOOD (G), POOR (P) or FAIR (F):  Current plan is not to sell any of these level of grades. In the future I may auction of collectible lp in this category but I will disclose everything about the album and jacket.