MARIKA PAPAGIKA - 1920 Greek COLUMBIA Grafanola E 4968; 10” 78 RPM

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Marika Papagika sings Ach I Ftochia (Tip-Top) and Stoma Me Stoma • Columbia E 4968 pressed before 1924     Auction Details Contents: • Marika Papagika sings with quartet accompaniment
• Song 1: Ach I Ftochia (Tip-Top) — alternately spelled Tip-Top—Ah e Ftohia
• Song 2: Stoma Me Stoma
• Columbia E 4968 — Matrix numbers Side 1/2: 86687/86688
• 10" 78 rpm — Recorded in 1920 & Pressed before 1924 (source: see Info section below) Condition: This 78 has been used but not abused and graded visually with a strict interpretation of the VJM Grading System (I don't have a 78 'table). SIDE 1 is in the range of Very Good- to Very Good (V- to V). It has moderate wear mostly some small non-feelable scratches (about 7), spindle marks, & a somewhat dulled finish. SIDE 2 is Very Good+ (V+), slightly better than average with a clean look & light wear mostly scuffing & 3 non-feelable surface scratches 2 of which are horizontal marks orientated more or less in the same direction as the grooves. NOTE: No attempt made to clean the record but it has a look that cleaning will bring out some luster.   GRADING 78s: Even when using the identical "grading system" many Sellers apply different meanings to the same letter grades. In the Condition section above I've endeavored to describe why a record received a given grade. Info: This record was recorded in 1920 (cited by Steve Frangos). The auctioned record was pressed no later than 1923 when, per Majestic Records comprehensive Columbia Labelography, Columbia stopped making records with the "Gold Band" label used on the auctioned record. This 78 seems quite rare as unlike other Marika Papagika recordings there's little information about this record on the Internet. Marika Papagika was one of the 1st Greek female singers and was a well-known performer during the 1st 3 decades of the 1900's. She owned and performed in her Marika's Cafe Aman, a Prohibition speakeasy. T's & C's: Detailed directly below are the Terms & Conditions that pertain to this auctioned item. PACKAGING: Instead of jeopardizing the safety of fragile 78s with ineffective packaging that enables a low ship fee Seller focuses on preventing in-transit caused damage via use of materials essential to insulating the 78. The ship fee covers most but not all of the cost required to effectively protect this 78. Terms & Conditions: Payment & Shipping, LP Grading, Packaging, Feedback, etc. Payment Terms If Paypal is used payment must be received by the Seller within 3 days after auction closes, or within 7 days when other payment options are used. Regardless of payment method, Buyer must contact the Seller within 3 days after the auction closes. Where's the $4 Ship Fee?

Although I'd love to ship an LP packaged properly for $4—this is impossible. Sellers receive but $3.52 of a $4 ship fee as Ebay/paypal take a 12% commission (16% for Buy It Now). That $3.52 doesn’t even cover post office fees which ebay/paypal mandates to include delivery confirmation &/or insurance. And there’s still packaging supplies (mailer, cardboard fillers, tape, labels, insulation) to pay for which are pricey when the best LP mailers & packaging methods are used: See the Packaging section below. In order to approach, though still not make actual expenses, the ship fee for an LP is more than $4. In turn, with care & respect, your LP will ship promptly and packaged properly. Grading Descriptions Follow the link to learn more about the grading used to describe the condition of LPs. Seller uses these grades:VG, VG+, EX, EX+, NM-, NM, MINT (MINT=Sealed). NOTE: MINT is reserved solely for factory sealed albums. NM is the highest grade given to an album that is not sealed, indicating an LP visually appearing PRISTINE as new. LPs that have but a fingerprint or spindle mark grade less than NM. To determine visual grades, LPs are examined close to a bright halogen light which indicates flaws not noticeable in other lighting conditions. Shipping Method Comparison
(USA Buyers) Media Mail. This is the slowest delivery method. Patience is a must as the post office states it may take 9 or more days to receive. Priority Mail. Along with expedited delivery (typically 2-3 business days), Priority Mail incurs less mischief while in transit & is less susceptible to heat induced warping in the summer (a good reason to use Priority Mail in the summer months). Shipping Method Comparison
(Non-USA Buyers) First Class International Mail (FCI). Patience is a must as this is the slowest delivery method, so slow that the post office won't quote the time it takes. Could take 14 days, could take 30 days, & might take 60 days should a package be delayed by customs. Priority Mail International (PMI). The post office estimates delivery in 6-10 business days to most destinations, not including any customs delays. Online details that indicate the progress of the shipment while in transit are unavailable, though if the destination is to certain major cities the shipment & delivery dates might be viewable. Express Mail International (EMI). The fastest delivery method with an estimated delivery in 3-5 business days to major markets, not including any customs delays. Delivery so fast that the post office provides a money-back guarantee to some countries if delivery takes longer. Includes in-depth tracking details viewable online indicating the progress of the shipment while in transit. Low cost insurance such that an insured EMI shipment costs almost the same as a slower PMI package that's insured. Includes up to $100 of insurance at no additional charge. Additional Terms Non-USA Buyers Customs forms must indicate the paypal/ebay sale amount as the record of the sale defines & documents an album's insured value. The post office mandates non-USA shipments greater than $400 or over 4 pounds use Priority or Express Mail. Seller only ships to international destinations covered by his insurance carrier. As the carrier can change their coverage at any time the Seller reserves the right to cancel a sale should the destination country not be eligible for insurance coverage. Please email should you wish to determine current eligibility for your country. Due to postal issues, shipments to Mexico, Italy, India, & Malaysia must ship via Express Mail International. Packaging Albums ship properly packaged: (1) Album covers are insulated to prevent them from being scratched or scuffed while in transit. (2) Used albums are "re-sealed" to prevent record movement. This eliminates friction induced scratches/scuffing that occur when an LP is shipped outside its protective album cover & prevents seam damage to album covers. (3) When an LP has a delicate album cover the LP is removed & inserted into another cover & "re-sealed" which properly insulates the LP. (4) LPs within box sets are insulated to prevent their movement while in transit. (5) Odd-sized box sets that do not fit into LP mailers ship double boxed inside robust mailers. Reduce Shipping Costs Will ship multiple auction wins from any current auction in one package whenever possible. If interested, please email your intent to bid on other auctions prior to the closing date of your initial auction win. Feedback Policy Our transaction will be a positive experience. Once you're satisfied, please leave feedback. In turn, Seller will leave feedback which will close his responsibilities and our current transaction.