INVERTS__TIME WILL CHANGE__RARE SOUL__PROMO__NM (9)

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676

Please understand and excuse my lack of sales volume.  I am new to E-Bay.  I bought my first record in 1953 and have accumulated almost 10,000 vinyls through the years.  I am an avid music lover and collector.....but not a record collector.  Now retired, I have digitized the collection for my computer sound system.  I still have the music, but no longer require the records.  So I have decided to make them available for others to enjoy through E-Bay. Most of this collection was purchased by me as "new" items and have been sleeved and protected their entire lives.  Records that I have bought from individuals may not have been as well cared for before my purchase, but they have been protected and handled properly since that time.  The audio quality on virtually all of these recordings will grade from 6 to 9, with the vast majority grading 7 to 9.  (See my grading guidelines below.)  All items have been marked for "black light" identification which is undetectable to the naked eye and in no way compromises the item. RECORD LABELS, SLEEVES AND/OR JACKETS - All records are sleeved, although not necessarily with the original issue.  If the sleeve adds any value to the item, sharp, clean photos will be provided and I will point out all flaws that I am aware of. RECORD CONDITION - All records have been "play" graded using the guidelines below.  I will not sell you a record that skips unless I tell you it skips. In all probability my idea of a "G" or a "VG+", or any record grade, is going to be different than yours.  Grading guidelines are much too broad and subjective to be consistently interpreted and understood from one person to another.  So my purpose here is to convey to you a condition, and not necessarily a grade.  I grade my records on three levels; the visual appearance of the label, the visual appearance of the vinyl and the audio quality the record produces.  I've tried to give my grading guidelines definitions that can be recognized and understood in definitive terms.  Hopefully, instead of telling you I grade a record as VG (and you wondering what that really means) I can accurately convey to you what the record looks and sounds like and you can apply your own grading standard to it.  Our grades still may not agree, but we will both know the attributes and shortcomings of the disc. Blemishes (such as tape and its residue, stickers, marking or writing on the record, label peel and separation where someone has removed an old sticker) and their effect on record value are extremely subjective and mean different things to different people.  Therefore, I grade a record as though those blemishes did not exist, and then point out those blemishes to you.  These flaws are usually obvious and photographs easily convey their extent.  I feel this system will allow you to more intelligently determine an overall "grade" or value based on your own personal requirements and standards.   Visual Guidelines - LABEL Visual Guidelines - VINYL Audio Guidelines 10 Mint Label flawless 10 Mint Vinyl flawless 10 Mint Sound flawless 9 NM Label looks new.  No OBVIOUS flaws. 9 NM Shows very little sign of handling 9 NM Sounds new 8 VG+ Slight label wear, dirt and/or subtle ringing (not into label) 8 VG+ Minor surface scratching  (less than 30%) 8 VG+ Noise subtle in quiet areas, not noticed during playback 7 VG Some label wear and/or ringing into label stock 7 VG Moderate surface scratching  (30-60%) 7 VG Noise in quiet areas but subtle during playback and not distracting 6 Good+ Label worn but readable 6 Good+ Heavy surface scratching and/or play wear 6 Good+ Some record noise during playback but not to objectionable level 5 Good Label rough, obviously not protected 5 Good Vinyl mishandled 5 Good Obvious noise during playback but acceptable for listening - no skips I realize there is still a lot of room for interpretation in these guidelines and suggest you e-mail for audio clips.  Please request clips by artist and title.  Audio clips are 128 kps MP3 files which start PRIOR to needle drop and are completely unedited. This is a 45 rpm single of The Inverts 60's recording of "Time Will Change / Lonely Lover" on Broadway (404).  This is a Promo Copy, and it looks and sounds like a brand new record. LABELS - Both labels are on white matte stock and are exceptionally clean.  There are no signs of age, dirt or handling wear  I would grade these labels at NM (9) or better. VINYL - The vinyl on both sides appears new and has a high gloss.  I can find no surface scratches or signs of handling.  I would grade the appearance of this vinyl as NM (9). AUDIO - The audio is very clean on both sides.  A few dust "clicks" can be heard in the quiet areas but they become invisible during playback.  I would grade this audio as new or NM (9). PAYMENTS - All payments are due in U.S. dollars.  PayPal, cashier's checks and money orders are accepted.  Personal checks accepted on U.S. banks only and must clear my bank before the item can be shipped.  Payments not received within 10 days of auction close are subject to relisting.  Non-paid items will be reported.  I must reserve the right to refuse bids from buyers with excessive negative feedback. SHIPPING - All records are mailed in sturdy, professional grade record mailers.  U.S. orders are shipped USPS First Class Mail.  The cost is $4.00.  Orders outside the U.S. are shipped USPS First Class Mail International.  The cost is $2.50, to help cover the cost of packaging and handling, plus the cost of mailing, which varies by destination.  Insurance is the responsibility of the buyer.  Insurance is not available for USPS First Class Mail International and shipping must be upgraded to Registered Mail or Priority Mail International in order to obtain this coverage.  If insurance coverage is waived by U.S. or International buyers, the buyer agrees to assume responsibility for loss or damage of the item once it has been mailed.  Cost of insurance and mailing outside the U.S. will be quoted once the auction has closed and the amount of insurance and the shipping destination are known.  Winning bids funded by PayPal can only be shipped to the address on the PayPal account used.  SAVE ON SHIPPING.....if you purchase multiple items to be shipped at the same time, shipping charges will be greatly reduced.  Rates vary by destination, but the savings are considerable. Please feel free to e-mail with any questions you may have.