MARIA CALLAS Lucia Di Lammermoor 1959 UK Or COLUMBIA SAX 2316/7 ED1 T/S 2xlps

$

300

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Continued from above - Detailed descriptions of these two auctiond items:

STRONG [VG+] visually-graded clean and shiny records with light paper scruffs/scuffs and few hairlines/thin line scratches [mostly on 1st and 4th sides] visible under strong light only plus shadowy marks on all four run-out grooves and on the last 0.5 of a cm of 4th side - like the records were cleaned but were still wet when they were put back inside their inner sleeves!

ALMOST [VG+] play-graded from start to finish records with fine sound but light static/background noise in most places [more evident in the quieter ones] and occasional crackles/ticks are audible [mostly on 2nd side] - but NO jumps/sticks/skips at all!

Clean shiny labels with hardly noticeable spindle marks - NO writing or other defects at all!

ALMOST [VG+] laminated on front only covers with straight spine/top and bottom edges - NO seam splits at all - minor storage wear on opening edges [mostly on SAX 2316] but NO tears at all, flipbacks with few short wrinkles no longer than 1.5cm but NO discoloration at all, corner wear mostly on SAX 2316’s top right and SAX 2317’s bottom right ones, very light surface wear on laminated fronts [most evident on SAX 2317] plus imprints of hand written numbers 3 [SAX 2316] and 2 [SAX 2317] next to SERAFIN name on white borders of top edges and under LAMMERMOOR [SAX 2317] too but NO lamination peeling at all, foxing on no-laminated backs [mostly on SAX 2317] plus partial imprint of record [mostly on SAX 2316] due to storage but NO ringwear/tapes/writing/holes/stains or other defects at all!

ALMOST [VG+] original inner sleeves included!

[Please, look at the photos to evaluate on your own-with grading being a subjective matter, pictures are an objective way to evaluate for yourself!]

Unavailable for more than 60 years and RARELY SEEN TOGETHER on eBay in such a condition, this must have item for every devoted fan of Maria Callas or opera in general, does not get offered up too often. So, do not miss …

Before bidding, please take the time to read about my selling policy and shipping costs at the end of this listing!

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Grading: I use the GOLDMINE standards for grading STRICTLY & CONSERVATIVELY the condition of the items listed, trying to note any flaws with the record and the cover so that there are no surprises when the box arrives.. The grading is mostly visual, though, when in doubt, I dο "spot check" each of the songs play-graded on a Technics SL-1200MK2 with a, weight of 1.5 gram, Stanton 681 EEE MK III! As for the covers, please, look at the photos to evaluate on your own - with grading being a subjective matter, pictures are an objective way to evaluate for yourself!

Payment: PayPal only, please.

Postage & Packing Charges: As I live in Greece the international postage costs in my country are NOT $ 4.00, but the following:

(a) to European Union [Registered Air Mail Only]

16.00 U.S. Dollars for the first FIRST TWO [2] 12-inch records or ONE [1] DOUBLE ALBUM and 3.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

12.00 U.S. Dollars for the FIRST 10-inch or FIRST 2 [two] 7-inch or FIRST 2 [two] 5-inch records or FIRST 2 [two] Compact Discs or FIRST 2 [two] Cassettes and 3.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

12.00 U.S. Dollars for the FIRST 2 [two] magazines or FIRST 2 [two] posters and 3.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

(b) to USA and the rest of the world [Registered Air Mail Only]

16.00 U.S. Dollars for the FIRST TWO [2] 12-inch records or ONE [1] DOUBLE ALBUM and 4.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

12.00 U.S. Dollars for the FIRST 10-inch or FIRST 2 [two] 7-inches or FIRST 2 [two] 5-inch records or FIRST 2 [two] Compact Discs or FIRST 2 [two] Cassettes and 4.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

12.00 U.S. Dollars for the FIRST 2 [two] magazines or FIRST 2 [two] posters and 3.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

I personally write all of my own descriptions, take all of my own photos, and package all items for mailing myself. Items pictured in any of my listings are always the actual items that buyers will receive from me. Strict packing policies applied : each order is carefully packaged by removing the lp from the jacket to avoid seam splits, use of plastic cover sleeves over each lp and jacket, cardboard pad inserts, and placed in sturdy record mailers for safe delivery. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of packaging! Records Shipped WORLDWIDE! Additional Records Are Always Combined, so IF YOU BUY MORE THAN ONE ITEM FROM ME, PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE, SO I CAN COMBINE THEM INTO ONE SHIPMENT TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON THE SHIPPING CHARGE. IMPORTANT NOTICE : EVERY SHIPPING CAN INCLUDE ONE [1] AND ONLY ONE ITEM OF ALL THESE ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED WITH FREE SHIPPING IF COMBINED - i.e.ONE [1] ITEM AND ONLY ONE ITEM ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPMENT IF COMBINED IS ACCEPTED IN EVERY ORDER! Please note that Shipping and Packaging Costs are always charged at COST PRICE ONLY - I do not seek to make a profit from shipping! Shipment of items by HELLENIC POST, i.e. the POST OFFICE of GREECE and REGISTERED AIR MAIL ONLY within 2 business days of cleared payment. Payment is required within seven days.

My goal is CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. In order to meet that goal, I will ALWAYS work with my customers on any concerns that may arise. I take Customer Service seriously, and want you to be satisfied. I would appreciate positive feedback. For any reason you are not satisfied with the transaction, please let me know. All items are guaranteed to be represented by grades in the item description posted. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of grading! Should a buyer feel the product received does not meet the stated item description, a full refund excluding return postage will be provided. Buyer must first contact me to make arrangement for return shipment. Refunds will be made only after return shipment to, and re-inspection by me.  Unfortunately, I have no control over parcels once they are mailed from my local Post Office. 

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