CROWS EARLY DOO WOP 45 GEE ON RED VINYL VG+ NR

$

73

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A super clean original copy of this very scarce Doo Wop group vocal Gem from 1953, >b>on red vinyl, by the Crows titled Gee b/w I Love you so, issued on Rama Records 5. Record has withstood the test of time and is in amazingly clean condition graded at a solid vg+ with only minor light scratches and some handling scuffs. Both sides played clean with no intrusive revolutions, skips or distortion. Label is very clean vg+ with minor storage wear and has no stickers, tears or writing. It's about a clean a copy as one can expect to find, and I'm listing to sell, with no reserve and an opening bid to attract one's interest. A nice little rarity for the collector who appreciates scarce vintage vinyl colored wax or the investment collector. Guaranteed as described and winner is obligated for shipping cost. Insurance is optional, but recommended. Thank you.

The record(s) in this auction will be sleeved and will be protected with polyethylene cover. Records will not always have original company sleeve or include original picture sleeve (when applicable) unless mentioned so in description. I don't mind rational inquiries and questions that are pertinent to my individual auction listings, but please, before contacting me with any question, read my entire item description and my auction related information. I do not respond to any nonsensical e-mails, to include requests for shipping cost or unethical offers to buy outright and close auction.

I will contact winning bidder, usually within 24 hours of auction close and provide shipping and payment details. For domestic buyers I accept Paypal, money order (Postal money orders are the best and preferred, inexpensive for you and very convenient for me), cashiers check, personal check (please allow 12 days for clearing on 1st time check). For overseas buyers I accept Paypal, Universal Postal Money Order (US funds). Cash is accepted for COD (cash on delivery) or for in person transactions. Please, payments must be received within 14 days of my initial invoice providing total cost.

COMBINED SHIPPING - MULTIPLE BIDS POLICY - PLEASE READ

Yes, I am willing to combine wins to save you shipping cost and I always look forward to multiple bidding, most of my regular customers bid on multiple items and combine. I ask all who plan on combining wins to abide by my multiple bid policy. Please, if you win item(s) and are considering future bid(s) on item(s) currently listed, let me know with your first win(s) payment. I will set aside your auction win/s and combine all your wins within a 14 day period.

SHIPPING COSTS

DOMESTIC: Under one pound is $3.00 for Media Mail or $5.00 for Priority Mail, both include delivery confirmation. Over one pound will be determined by weight and USPS postal zone. I will always try to ship bulk orders the least expensive option, either Media Mail or Parcel Post, unless Priority Mail is requested. Delivery confirmation is included on all shipments. Illinois residents only must include 6.5% sales tax.
OVERSEAS:Charge will be determined by weight and country. All oversea shipments are Air Mail, either First Class International or Priority International. I am not responsible for any loss or damage on uninsured parcels. Import duty, taxes or other monetary requirements associated with destination country are the buyers responsibility. Please, click on "Me" for additional shipping information.

RECORD GRADING FOR 45'S
Bargain lot items are visually graded. Individual auction records are play graded. I place emphasis on play grade, maintain the highest professional standards, do spot check play grading on all individual auction items and always provide an accurate visual grade and label appearance. I play grade on a quality system with a high end cartridge in order to maintain a strict and undisguised play grade. I always keep my grading simple and fair and will not subject my customers to a proliferation of meaningless grades. If a record plays between two grades I always apply the lesser grade, I don't create a grade in an attempt to articulate a borderline evaluation.

nm....near mint, minimal to no surface noise and showing no major signs of wear. General groove appearance is excellent to like new and record has no imperfections. I have learned from over 30 years of experience that "mint" is too strong of a grading for a used 45 record evaluation. The only records that are entitled a "mint" grade on my listings are my new unplayed and unhandled store stock items.
vg+...very good plus, showing some signs of minor wear with minimal extraneous surface noise. No major imperfections. Grooves may have minor scuffs or surface scratches. A very playable and acceptable copy.
vg....very good, somewhat worn and mishandled copy with audible extraneous surface noise. Grooves may have visual scuffs and scratches. Still a very playable copy.
I do not auction poor condition 45's with cracks, deep scratches, digs, severe edge chips, closed grooves or severely warped and I do not artificially gloss any of my records.

GUARANTEE
Retail music is my full time occupation. Your satisfaction is important to me. I guarantee everything I sell and will be cooperative and understanding towards any of my valued customers who genuinely feel I may have not maintained my grading standards, have overlooked a flaw or manufacturing defect, or have mistakenly misrepresented an item. Postage for a returned item is your responsibility and returned item must be received in same condition as originally shipped. If you are fair, courteous and reasonable with me I will be the same towards you.