Grading & Abbreviations

GRADING:

M- or 'NM' = almost new; couple tiny surface marks at most; highest grade I use for Records
EX+ = one or two LITE marks more than a M- LP
EX or VG++ = record has some marks but mostly lite; cover will still be quite nice but may have a hint of any or all of the following: ringwear, rubs, marks, corner bumps, or edgewear; highest grade I use for Covers
VG+ = 'used but not abused'; record has more lite marks and maybe 1-2 slight scratches; some noise; cover may have blemishes like an 'EX' cover but they'll be more pronounced
VG; much-played used record; lite scratches; more noise but no skips; cover will also be more worn, have ringwear, edgewear, shelfwear, BUT tears, tape and large blemishes will be noted separately
G = very used; record should play through but sold 'as is'; cover will be very worn, probably have a lot of tape on the seams, etc.
FAIR or POOR = rarely used grades; record has deep scratches, likely has skips and/or sticks

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