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HOW I GRADE RECORDS:
STILL SEALED (SS): Factory Sealed, NOT Resealed
MINT (M): Like New
NEAR MINT (NM): RECORD GRADE: extremely nice, very well taken care, played but a few times
COVER GRADE: would be mint except for the slightest ring or shelf wear
EXCELLENT (EX): RECORD GRADE: nice, would be NM except for light sleeve marks or very light hairline scratch that doesn't effect play
COVER GRADE: would be NM except for very light ring/shelf wear or crease
VERY GOOD+ (VG+): RECORD GRADE: taken care of, but used, may have light scuffs or scratches, plays with some light surface noise, but still very enjoyable.
COVER GRADE: shows light ring or shelf wear or crease. (this would be specified when grading)
VERY GOOD (VG): RECORD GRADE: A well used record with scratches or scuffs, no deep scratches, should sound OK, but may have moderate surface noise & pops
COVER GRADE: Shows moderate ring or shelf wear, creases, possible stain, writing on cover (woc), seam splits (would be specified in grade)
GOOD (G): RECORD GRADE: Has scratches, should play all the way through, but possibly a skip, lots of surface noise, crackles & pops
COVER GRADE: Not taken care of, possibly some damage [water, tears, lots of writing] - (would be specified in grade)
FAIR (F): Strictly a filler, this wouldn't be listed if it wasn't rare!