ROLLING STONES THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST LP NM

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THE ROLLING STONES, THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST, ON LONDON RECORDS, STEREO LP  NPS-2.   THIS IS A FANTASTIC COPY OF THE COVER WITH VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHATSOEVER.  IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE CLEANEST HOLOGRAMS I HAVE EVER SEEN OF THIS RECORD.  IT IS MARRED ONLY BY A STICKER ON THE BACK OF THE GATEFOLD.  TRULY A FANTASTIC COPY.


THE VINYL GRADES NM.  THE RECORD IS VERY CLEAN WITH ONLY A FEW LIGHT INCIDENTAL MARKS.  THE RECORD RETAINS ALL OF IT'S ORIGINAL GLOSS AND LUSTER.

PLAY TEST:  NM-.  A BEAUTIFUL COPY.

THE COVER GRADES EX+.      THE COVER IS IN ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC CONDITION.  AS I STATED EARLIER, THE HOLOGRAM ITSELF IS IN STUNNING CONDITION AND SHOWS VIRTUALLY NO WEAR OR SCRATCHES WHATSOEVER.  THERE IS A STICKER ON THE BACK OF THE GATEFOLD AND SOMEONE'S INITIALS IN PEN ON THE STICKER.                       

I COMBINE SHIPPING, PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS

I GLADLY ACCEPT PAYPAL,   NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS.  ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE AUCTION END DATE.

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ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS,  YOU MUST READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BIDDING ON MY AUCTIONS:

Due to recent changes in eBay’s feedback policy, there has been a sharp rise in attempted extortion from buyers all over the world.  Sellers are responding by reporting these bidders to eBay and having them banned.  While I agree that the buyer should be able to fairly comment on the quality of the item and overall experience that they receive as a customer, the new policy is extremely unfair to all sellers and will more than likely result in a loss of quality items.  So, my new buyer’s/seller’s agreement and return policy is as follows:

I will return any item for the full purchase price and I will refund the shipping price as well, minus the $1.25 service charge (used to cover the cost of the mailer, and both after market sleeves that were used, if applicable).  The buyer is responsible for shipping the item back to me in order to receive their refund, with no exceptions.  Please re-read the above again so that you understand it, in its entirety.  I will not refund both shipping charges, which I feel is very fair and creates a system of good will between buyer and seller.  Any bidder or buyer that is unsatisfied with an item should contact me immediately upon receiving the item to discuss what will be done and to insure that feedback can be properly left.  Any buyer that leaves neutral or negative feedback without first contacting me, will simply have the feedback removed by eBay for not abiding by my seller policy.  Please, if you are not satisfied, the issue can be resolved and the very issue of customer satisfaction is of great importance.  Unfortunately, we cannot both be satisfied if there is a problem and it is not communicated, which is exactly why I want you to contact me about any problems that you have.  Let’s work together to keep each other happy in fairness and equitable trade, as both buyer and seller.  Happy bidding!

           I have over 25 years experience grading and collecting records.  I offer a variety of shipping options to allow you to receive the item as you choose.  I use only professional grade lp mailers for all of my shipments, and on high dollar records I will always provide an after market poly-lined inner sleeve to ensure that there is no damage to the record, or either sleeve in the shipping process.  

I understand that in some countries that insuring an item causes a dramatic customs fee, but I cannot stress enough how important insurance is, and that I cannot be held liable in any way, shape, or form for items that are damaged in the mail. EBAY does not allow for insurance to be decided per country for international shipments.  I do offer insurance for international bidders but you must contact me so that I can send you a revised invoice.  Insurance is not free and will be determined on a transaction to transaction basis.

I use SLIGHTLY ALTERED (see my explanation below) Goldmine standards for all of my grading, and grade all LP’s under extremely bright light.   I will play test anything upon request on my Music Hall MMF-7, Sugden integrated amplifier, and Proac bookshelves to give all the audiophiles out there a real idea of exactly what they can expect.  Generally I will play test anything that stands to sell for over $100, just to insure a proper playing grade, because that is what we are all after.  As specific as Goldmine is, it still largely open to interpretation so I like to give the listener all the information I can so that everyone is satisfied and we can all avoid the return process.  

I GRADE CONSERVATIVELY TO INSURE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

I DO NOT USE MINT AS A GRADE AGREEING WITH GOLDMINE THAT NEW RECORD IS TRULY MINT.  I USE NM AS MY
HIGHEST GRADE.  I ALSO USE EX AS A GRADE COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM VG+/VG++ AS I FEEL THERE ARE A NUMBER OF STEPS BETWEEN A RECORD WITH SCRATCHES AND NOISE AND A NEARLY PERFECT, AS NEW RECORD.

Goldmine grading system:

Mint (M)

            These are absolutely perfect in every way.  Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition.  There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.”  In other words, it’s nearly perfect.  Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.

NM records are shiny with no visible defects.  Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable.  Major factory defects also must not be present; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint.  If played, it will do so with no surface noise.  (NM records don’t need to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers have no creases, ring wear or seam splits of any kind.

These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale.  A record or sleeve from the 1950’s must meet the same standards from the 1990’s or 2000’s to be Near Mint.  This  is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items.  Do not assume your records are Near Mint.  They must meet these standards to qualify!

Very Good Plus (VG+) or Excellent (E)

            A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple of minor things, this would be Near Mint.”  Most collectors, especially the ones who play their records, will be happy with a VG+  record, especially if it is toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+)

             VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience.  Slight warps that do not affect sound are ok.  Minor signs of handling are ok too, such as tell-tale marks around the center hole. But repeated playing has not misshapen the hole.  There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration but it should be barely noticeable

             VG+ covers should have only minor wear.  A VG+ cover might have some minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom the most vulnerable section.   A VG+ cover may have some defacing such as a cut-out marking.     

 Very Good (VG)

          Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record.  That said, VG records – which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record – are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies.  For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

             VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape.  They lack most of the original gloss found on factory fresh records.  Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with your fingernail.  When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending.  But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.  They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it was in better shape.

 Lower Grades are not applicable.  I do not sell records that do not meet the requirements of VG

 
Please feel free to email me with questions or comments, I appreciate and welcome all feedback.  Thank you again!