| SELLER NAME: | B-Bop Records    | | DATE JOINED: | 26/07/02 | | STARTED TRADING: | April 6, 1987 | | SHIPPING RATES: | USA (LP, 12", 10", Book, Poster, Picture Disc) $8.75/$1 (1st disc/2nd disc)
USA (7", Video, Magazine, Memorabilia) $6/$1 (1st item/2nd item)
USA (CD, CD Single, DVD, Sheet Music, 8-track, tape) $4/$0.50 (1st disc/2nd disc)
Canada (LP, 12", 10", Book, Poster, Picture Disc) $8.75/$1 (1st disc/2nd disc)
Canada (7", Video, Magazine, Memorabilia) $6/$1 (1st item/2nd item)
Canada (CD, DVD, Sheet Music) $5/$0.50 (1st disc/2nd disc)
South America(LP, 12", 10", Book, Poster, Picture Disc) $17/$4 (1st disc/2nd disc)
South America(7", Video, Magazine, Memorabilia) $10/$4 (1st item/2nd item)
South America(CD, DVD, Sheet Music) $7.50/$2 (1st disc/2nd disc))
Europe (LP, 12", 10", Book, Poster, Picture Disc) $17/$4(1st disc/2nd disc)
Europe (7", Video, Magazine, Memorabilia) $10/$4 (1st item/2nd item)
Europe (CD, DVD, Sheet Music) $7.50/$2 (1st disc/2nd disc)
Far East & Africa (LP, 12", 10", Book, Poster, Picture Disc) $18/$5 (1st disc/2nd disc)
Far East & Africa (7", Video, Magazine, Memorabilia) $10/$4 (1st item/2nd Item)
Far East & Africa (CD, DVD, Sheet Music) $8.00/$2 (1st disc/2nd disc)
| | RETURNS POLICY: | All our items are 100% guaranteed. If you are unsatisfied with condition, your purchase price will be refunded. All returns must be authorized by B-Bop Records prior to acceptance and must be received in the same condition sent. All claims must be received within 10 days of invoice date. | | STOCK CONDITION: | Still Sealed (ss) Self-explanatory. A record which is still shrink-wrapped but not currently available new. Unless flaws are noted, records and covers are assumed to be near mint Near Mint (NM) This is the highest grade used by B-Bop Records for an unsealed item. "Mint" is not used as a grade because, without a microscope and 40 minutes of inspection per record, perfection cannot be verified to everyone's satisfaction. Near Mint ranges from a record appearing unused, to an item that may have been used, but is without a notable cosmetic defect as evidence of that use. For jackets, this means that the beginnings of some light yellowing of the paper, and perhaps a lightly bumped corner. Minor color flaking at the bottom or top seam may be allowed, but no splits, tape, ring wear, creases, tears, water staining, writing, or image defacement (such as blemishes from removed price stickers, etc.) For discs, this means that faint impressions/patterns in the wax from sleeving in paper or plastic, or inconsequential pressing variations (i.e. small dips, bumps, or discolorations in the vinyl that do not affect play) are acceptible. However, multiple rubs around the spindle hole; loss of luster or wear to the wax; and certainly any scrape, scuff, or scratch in the grooves are unacceptible for NM (no matter how pristine the rest of the surface). Basically, a NM/NM record should be a reasonable simile to a fresh, unused copy. Very Good Plus Plus (VG++) This grade refers to an attractive, fresh-in-appearance item that, upon closer inspection, has been disqualified from the NM category due to (usually) one flaw that could not be overlooked. For jackets, this includes: a small split of the seam; faint beginnings of minor ring wear; some clear tape on one corner; damage or illegibility of the spine. Basically, and this includes discs as well, a VG++ item is qualified by having a noticeable, yet functionally insignificant defect that verifies that the item has been used. A VG++ item appears neither blatantly second-hand, nor does it have the sparkle of "brand-new". Very Good Plus (VG+) This is the broadest grade serving as a catch-all for any decent, presentable, usable (not marred or defective) item. People ordering VG+ items usually are prepared to accept an imperfect item representing the artifact that it is, and are going to enjoy it without being excessively preoccupied with cosmetic details. VG+ is a fine copy that is indisputably "used", being a "decent used record" for utilitarian purposes. This is the same rating as some other dealers term "excellent". Jackets will have some combination of one to a few of the following defects: partial seam split (with or without clear tape repairs), minor ring wear, minor dirt ring, a creased corner, faded spine. The jacket must be free of major defacements, and will certainly not have ALL of the preceding minor ones on the same piece! Discs may have a series of light abrasions which catch light, but no dramatic defects that would hazard the stylus, or offend the ear. In other words, the disc will be free of any marks that can be detected by touch or which are likely to be an audible distraction when played. Very Good (VG) This is the beginning of "rough" for collector's purposes. A VG record is usually one that a collector will buy to fill a "hole" in his/her library until a better copy comes along. A VG jacket is one that is beginning to look tattered and worn, while retaining a complete and sound construction (i.e. no chewed edges, no front-cover scarring larger than a price tag-removal blemish, no more than two seams splitting). A VG cover is adequate, but not fetching. The disc is usable, and could be tossed onto any turntable for some sound entertainment, but visually won't impress the esthete, and definitely not the investor. | | DATABASE LAST UPDATED: | 28/12/09 | | STATUS: | Active |
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Monday, December 28, 2009
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