COUNTRY 78, CLARENCE ASHLEY & CLARENCE GREEN on ROMEO 5129, VG

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Side A, SHORT LIFE OF TROUBLE.  Visual VG.  Playback,  VG to VG+.

Side B, CORRINA, CORRINA .  Visual VG.  Playback, VG to VG+.

GRADING 78's:  This is my grading system which I use to match up with EBay's grading scale.  I grade my 78's both visually and by audio quality.  I will use plus (+) or minus (-) for a disc that falls between grades.   I inspect closely.  Be assured that if there are any defects such as cracks, surface lams, needle drops, stripped grooves, etc.,  I will list them in the description

Mint (M)=  Store stock, new, un played, in original sleeve.  Almost impossible to find, super rare.

Near Mint (NM)=  A very rare 78.  Close to mint, but has been played.  No visible signs of wear or damage.  May have a small scuff or very small, faint scratch.  Labels will look like new.  Will basically look like a new record that has been very well cared for and played maybe a couple times.  Sound quality will be superb.

Excellent (EX)=  A highly collectible 78.  Very shiny, near new looking.  Will have some light scuffs and/or scratches.  No visible signs of wear.   Surface noise will be light and may have  light ticks/pops here and there.

Very Good+ (VG+)= A collectible, above average condition 78.  Shiny but may have some dull areas.  There will be more than a few light scuffs and/or scratches per side but no deep scratches.  There may be some light groove wear.  Surface noise will be light to moderate, there will be ticks/pops.  No distortion and still comfortable to listen too.

Very Good (VG)= An average condition 78.  Will be more of a dull finish but still have some shine under a light.  Will have many light scratches or scuffs per side.  If there are any deep scratches I will mention them in the description.  Surface noise will be moderate to heavy with ticks/pops.  May have moments of distortion, if so I will mention in description.  Sound quality is starting to become uncomfortable but does not overpower the music.

Good+ (G+)=  A less than average condition 78.  Basically the same as VG except that it is completely dull with no shine whatsoever under a light.  Grooves will pretty much be grey with more than moderate to heavy surface noise.  If there is distortion I will list in the description.

Good (G)=  Poor condition 78.  Seriously worn and scratched.  Label may or may not be legible.  Playback is muffled, plagued by noise and definitely uncomfortable to listen too.  Mainly used as a filler for a rare disc.

Cleaning 78's=  I clean each and every disc using a mild soap and water.  I let them air dry so that you do not have any kind of lint on them.  I use new sleeves, but occasionally you may have traces of sleeve material, from the stamping of the center hole, to get on the record.  Other than a possible light dusting off, the 78 will be ready to play and put in your collection.

Shipping 78's=  I place the disc in a new sleeve.  I "sandwich" the record between no less than 6 pieces of cardboard which are cut to 10 3/4" x 10 3/4".  I place this "sandwich" in a new 13" x 13" x 4" 200 lb. rated box.  The "sandwich" is surrounded on all sides by craft paper.  I prefer to use paper instead of shipping peanuts because the paper will more easily compress if the box is subject to careless handling.  I charge a $3.00 handling fee to cover my costs of shipping supplies.