ELMORE JAMES 1954 FLAIR 45 SHO NUFF I DO CLEAN VG+ NR

$

90

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A super clean play copy of this obscure 1954 R&B treasure by Elmore James and his Broomdusters titled Sho Nuff I Do b/w 1839 Blues. Both sides are great, 1839 Blues has plenty of killer guitar, including killer break. An original copy issued on Flair Records 1039, dead wax stamped 45-FL-182 & 183, vinyl is a solid clean play vg+ on both sides with some minor handling scuffs and light superficial scratches, record has a minuscule warp factor, but has no affect on play performance and label is vg+ with some wear and scuffs. I'm listing to sell, with no reserve and an opening bid to attract one's interest. A nice little rarity for the collector who appreciates scarce vintage vinyl or the investment collector. Guaranteed as described and winner is obligated for shipping cost. Insurance is optional, but recommended. Thank you.

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I will contact winning bidder, usually within 24 hours of auction close and provide shipping and payment details. For domestic buyers I accept Paypal, money order (Postal money orders are the best and preferred, inexpensive for you and very convenient for me), cashiers check, no personal checks (only established previous buyers). For overseas buyers I accept Paypal, Universal Postal Money Order (US funds). Cash is accepted for COD (cash on delivery) or for in person transactions. Please, payments must be received within 14 days of my initial invoice providing total cost.

COMBINED SHIPPING - MULTIPLE BIDS POLICY - PLEASE READ

Yes, I am willing to combine wins to save you shipping cost and I always look forward to multiple bidding, most of my regular customers bid on multiple items and combine. I ask all who plan on combining wins to abide by my multiple bid policy. Please, if you win item(s) and are considering future bid(s) on item(s) currently listed, you are still obligated to pay your first invoice in a prompt manner. Simply let me know with your first win(s) payment that you may combine future items and I will set aside your auction win(s) and combine all your items within a 14 day period.

SHIPPING COSTS

DOMESTIC: Under one pound is $3.00 for Media Mail or $5.00 for Priority Mail, both include delivery confirmation. Over one pound will be determined by weight and USPS postal zone. I will always try to ship bulk orders the least expensive option, either Media Mail or Parcel Post, unless Priority Mail is requested. Delivery confirmation is included on all shipments. Illinois residents only must include 6.5% sales tax.
OVERSEAS: Charge will be determined by weight and country. All oversea shipments are Air Mail, either First Class International or Priority International. First class International includes Certificate Of Mailing and Priority includes free insurance coverage up to approximately $75.00 (varies depending on country). The shipping fees provided include postage plus $1.05 for Certificate Of Mailing plus $1.00 packaging fee. Please enter your location and know your total shipping cost prior to bidding. If shipping cost is an issue with you on my auctions, please do not bid. I am not responsible for any loss or damage on uninsured parcels. Import duty, taxes or other monetary requirements associated with destination country are the buyers responsibility. Please, click on "Me" for additional shipping information.

RECORD GRADING FOR 45'S
Bargain lot items are visually graded. Individual auction records are play graded. I place emphasis on play grade, maintain the highest professional standards, do spot check play grading on all individual auction items and always provide an accurate visual grade and label appearance. I play grade on a quality system with a high end cartridge in order to maintain a strict and undisguised play grade. I always keep my grading simple and fair and will not subject my customers to a proliferation of meaningless grades. If a record plays between two grades I always apply the lesser grade, I don't create a grade in an attempt to articulate a borderline evaluation.

nm....near mint, minimal to no surface noise and showing no major signs of wear. General groove appearance is excellent to like new and record has no imperfections. I have learned from over 30 years of experience that "mint" is too strong of a grading for a used 45 record evaluation. The only records that are entitled a "mint" grade on my listings are my new unplayed and unhandled store stock items.
vg+...very good plus, showing some signs of minor wear with minimal extraneous surface noise. No major imperfections. Grooves may have minor scuffs or surface scratches. A very playable and acceptable copy.
vg....very good, somewhat worn and mishandled copy with audible extraneous surface noise. Grooves may have visual scuffs and scratches. Still a very playable copy.
I do not auction poor condition 45's with cracks, deep scratches, digs, severe edge chips, closed grooves or severely warped and I do not artificially gloss any of my records.

GUARANTEE
Retail music is my full time occupation. Your satisfaction is important to me. I guarantee everything I sell and will be cooperative and understanding towards any of my valued customers who genuinely feel I may have not maintained my grading standards, have overlooked a flaw or manufacturing defect, or have mistakenly misrepresented an item. Postage for a returned item is your responsibility and returned item must be received in same condition as originally shipped. If you are fair, courteous and reasonable with me I will be the same towards you.