Comments on: Prestiges, a Blue Note, Baltimore Nostalgia

By: rl1856

rl1856 — Wed, 04 May 2016 19:32:26 +0000

I use the Goldmine grading scale, but I have found that the gap between NM- and VG+ can be quite wide. For example, a record that has been played a few times, has one or two paper scuffs, but actually plays closer to NM. I would be hesitant to describe the record as NM, but what if it looks and plays better than VG+ ? In this instance I would describe the record as VG++/EX with details regarding play grading. On the other hand, I tend to discount condition by 1 grade level when buying. If a record is described as NM, I assume it is VG++ to VG+ and so on.

By: GregorytheFish

GregorytheFish — Mon, 02 May 2016 14:24:50 +0000

Hey art. No I don’t know that one.

By: Art Klempner

Art Klempner — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:06:37 +0000

Mr Fish, thanks for your response. I get it. Do you know the record New Sounds from New Orleans Patio records mil-1 ?It has jack Martin and mouse Bonati on it.

By: Gregory the Fish

Gregory the Fish — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:47:25 +0000

Art,

I don’t know if I only buy the cream of the crop in terms of rarity, as I buy records I like (I just got a sealed Art Pepper “The Master” on Muse for 6$! It’s from 1980 but it KILLS!), but I do strive for top condition… these days. Just starting out I was much more forgiving, and so I have upgraded several copies of things along the way, weeded out some non-originals, etc. About 30 records or so are also from a friend who just wanted to get rid of them.

By: Anders Wallinder

Anders Wallinder — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:14:50 +0000

Good Digger Mark,
We collectors like play grade. And even better are soundclips from the actual Record.
I like Stereo clips best even if the record is mono.
Just my 2cents….

By: Fredrik

Fredrik — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:16:44 +0000

DiggerMark: if all eBay vinyl sellers would follow your example, then it would be a superb marketplace with less confusion and returns.

By: DIggerMark

DIggerMark — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:20:11 +0000

I have always found that conservative grading is the way to go for ebay, and the more collectible a piece is, the more detail I, as a seller, include in the description, along with a play-grade. Some pressings may look EX or NM but are noisy, and some pressings look VG and play NM. Always best to spin the good stuff on a ‘table so the buyer knows exactly what he or she is going to be listening to when it arrives.

By: Art Klempner

Art Klempner — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:52:29 +0000

Hey Fish I am really intrested by your last post, for somebody who only buys the cream of the crop in super clean condition how did you acquire these records you are letting go? Are they non worthy jazz because of content or is it condition? Just asking!

By: Gregory the Fish

Gregory the Fish — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:43:37 +0000

i rarely sell on ebay, though i am readying a decently-sized auction that will be of little interest to those here (not very rare stuff, mostly in VG or less condition), and even if a record looks mint, i am always very nervous to go above VG+. it just makes me worry that i’ve missed something.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 15:55:51 +0000

The few times I’ve sold albums I stick with VG+ as my usual “best grade” nm and ex are tough calls and pretty rare in the used vinyl market, for the good stuff anyway. Better to be conservative I say.