bradski wrote:I dunno - I've looked at it and I think that spine thing is just the way the paper has been printed and pasted/ folded onto the cardboard US style. I've seen that type of thing before on US sleeves.... ie - a slight misalignment.
The guy has over 12,000 feedback / 100%. I think he knows what he's doing.
I agree that mint vinyl doesn't really exist though. 'Mint' means perfect in every respect - and with vinyl that is virtually impossible.
It is a little hard to argue with 100% positive feedback on 12,000 transactions. But just look at those pics again -- there's pretty noticeable ringwear on the front. Sure, it's a nice copy, but I think it devalues the word 'mint' when this guy describes it as 'mint minus' or whatever term he used. That looks like "VG" or "VG+" at best, to me. Maybe the vinyl is more 'minty', but we only get a picture of the record in the sleeve.
All this actually makes me feel better. When it comes time to sell off my vinyl, it should net a small fortune. Hopefully, it's my daughter selling it all off after I'm six feet under...and hopefully I never have need to sell it off while I'm still alive and kicking.
Yes - that shrink wrap could be hiding a nest of evils. I see what you mean about the ringwear - its looks shady. Its always best to under-grade any record ... then when the record is recieved the purchaser is pleasantly surprised. As you say - maybe the record is minty fresh - in which case ... it does elevate it.
I try to keep my records in EX condition if I can (EX doesn't exist anymore, apparently, but I still use it). My collection, such as it is, is a working collection ... ie I earn money from it... so I'm not so concerned as to condition. I would hesitate to describe any of my records as truly 'mint'. When selling I would never apply it.
any sounds that we feel would detract from the performance has been left in place
This is one (or it shoud be) of the Holy Grails for VU Newspapers ads collectors: VIllage Voice April 7, 1967: Vu on front page, Full page article with pics of the VU at The Open Stage and glorious half page ad "Exploding Plastic Inevitable" ... it went yesterday for $157.50... sometimes I do not understand ebayers...
This is one (or it shoud be) of the Holy Grails for VU Newspapers ads collectors: VIllage Voice April 7, 1967: Vu on front page, Full page article with pics of the VU at The Open Stage and glorious half page ad "Exploding Plastic Inevitable" ... it went yesterday for $157.50... sometimes I do not understand ebayers...
Was that in the book?!
Bargain bin gold, favorite bands, concerts, photos, and my record collection:All Good Music
All VU Stock singles are much rarerer than their counter promos.
I saw it yesterday. If not wrong it started at $100 but seems seller got an offer at $400 and ended the auction. I bought my copy 20 years ago or so and paid $250.00. Since that I have seen probbaly 3-4 copies on sale. IMO, $400 is a good deal for the Buyer
alfredovu wrote:All VU Stock singles are much rarerer than their counter promos.
I saw it yesterday. If not wrong it started at $100 but seems seller got an offer at $400 and ended the auction. I bought my copy 20 years ago or so and paid $250.00. Since that I have seen probbaly 3-4 copies on sale. IMO, $400 is a good deal for the Buyer
Never seen this strange Japanese beast before - wonder when it dates from...1980s? Looks like some odd bootleg - it ain't pretty but it does have a wonky charm to it. Yours for $300, description says..
RARE 12" SPECIAL PROMOTION, LIMITED EDITION TEST SAMPLER ONE SIDE PICTURE DISC FROM JAPAN, NO OTHER INFORMATION .
A. Velvet Underground - Candy says (Original Version)
