The condition of items Items are classified
as follows:
*Mint These items are as brand-new,
unused.
*Near-Mint This means that the item is in the
same condition as if it had been stored in a shop for
this period of time. Despite some small signs of age
and handling, it is nevertheless a very rare example.
*Excellent These items, though not as brand-new,
can be used without problems. These are sometimes classified
more finely as excellent plus or excellent minus.
*Very Good These items are usable though there
may be superficial scratches, spots or stains. May also
be more finely classed plus or minus.
*Good In the case of records, there may be deeper
scratches or other surface flaws resulting in crackling
or jumping.
*Poor These items are not usable and are of curiosity
value only.
NB For the convenience of our customers, the
classification system used by us is simplified to only
one plus or minus for each classification category.
The greatest care is taken in the care and cleaning
of records; only specialist fluids are used. We do not
use Zippo oil or alcohol-based cleaning fluids.
Jumping
All items are tested for any jumping problems prior
to sale. Although every care is taken to inform customers
of potential jumping it can happen that more jumping
is experienced when customer equipment is used. This
is in part due to variations in the type and pressure
of needles. For this reason we are unable to guarantee
that no jumping will occur. It is advisable, when playing
old records, to as far as possible avoid putting on
too much stylus pressure. It is sometimes possible to
repair records which are jumping. If you have a record
which is jumping, we will be able to provide you with
advice and guidance.
