On eBay: Jackie’s Bag, Gil Melle
I’ve been putting some decent records on eBay in the past few weeks. This week I have a nice copy of Jackie McLean, Jackie’s Bag, Blue Note 4051, that’s already selling for more than $100. and has already been viewed more than 100 times. It will be closing tomorrow. Another interesting item is this one: Gil Melle, Primitive Modern, Prestige 7040. This is an original New York pressing in very nice condition. The current price is only $49, which is a bit of a surprise. Last week a copy in M-/VG++ condition sold for nearly $200. While this copy is not M-, it sounds quite nice. Sometimes I wonder of I grade too conservatively, but I hate it when customers are not happy, having been on that end of the transaction too many times myself. Anyway, it’s probably worth taking a look at some of the items we’re selling these days. A few weeks ago we decided that we wouldn’t just sell doubles anymore and that we would delve into the collection. Our goal is to put out at least one really nice collectible on eBay every single week. So, please, stay tuned.
I have some thoughts on grading… Conservative is appreciated. I’m not a stickler for pristine copies, but I like to know what I’m getting. Descriptions beyond the rating are the most useful – “plays with some light noise” etc.
I bought a Grachan Moncur record on ebay that was rated as VG or VG+ (can’t remember) but when I played it it was pretty worn out. It sounded like it had been played a lot with a bad needle -distortion on the louder horn parts. The problem was that it looked fine to the eye, without any scratches.
it’s a bummer when you get excited about something and then get let down
nobody reacted to Bethellodge’s grading comment. As a seller I just don’t have the time and feel discouraged to play records I intend to sell. Better sell off something you have never listened to than having regrets afterwards. You don’t miss what you have not known.
In case of deceptions, my experience as a buyer is that sellers accept returns without discussion. So, one looses the postage fees and another illusion.