Maritime_We the Vehicles LP Vinyl OOP Promise Ring Emo

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Maritime – We the Vehicles LP (Foreign Leisure, 2004)

Here’s the sophomore effort from the rock/pop outfit, Maritime, featuring former members of the Promise Ring and Dismemberment Plan. This is a really great, great record, but it’s hard to come by, and I don’t get to listen to records too often anymore, so if the price is right. . .

This is hand-numbered 72/1000.

Condition Details: Unfortunately when the label shipped this to me, it wasn’t packed all that well, meaning the sleeve got a bit beat up. It’s not too bad, and the cover is still suitable for framing if that’s your interest. The bent corner and seam split incurred during shipping to me are shown in the photos below.

The blue vinyl is flawless and sounds excellent.

Grading Policies and General Remarks on Vinyl Condition:

I do not own a record store and I don't read Goldmine. I'm not going to try to be an expert on grading. Too often when I buy on eBay, people rate items as "Very Good" that I think are ready for the trash.

I do however take care of my records. Most of them were purchased new from independent stores or distros, and I have stored each in a plastic sleeve to ensure that each record remains in about the same condition. Occasionally, I receive a new record from the label or distro with a small seam split or a bent corner. If that's the case, I'll let you know. If it's used, I'll describe whatever visible flaws I see. If I don't describe a particular item, assume that it is in "like New" condition. Whether or not that makes it M, M-, or NM, doesn't mean much to me.

Shipping:

I charge a modest handling fee (included in shipping quote below) to help cover supplies and time. I always ship in cardboard mailers. Most of the time they’re brand new ones that cost me $2.00 a piece, but occasionally, I reuse a record box that someone shipped a record to me in. As a regular eBayer myself, I know the mystery of whether or not a record will arrive in good condition can be quite frustrating and agonizing. I make sure there is no mystery by telling you how I pack my records up front. I believe that my shipping charges are still about average, and you can rest assured that your record will arrive to you well-packed.

I walk by the post office on a daily basis, so your item will typically be in the mail within 24 hours, but occasionally it will take 48. I ask in turn that you pay promptly. If, after 3 days, I have not received paypal payment or been notified by you, I will start the process of reporting you as a non-paying bidder and relist the item.

This is a close-up of the bent corner and seam split. If you look at the photos of the front cover above, you’ll see there not too noticeable from a reasonable distance.