Led Zeppelin IV 4 INVERTED FEATHER LOGO Red/Plum A3/B4 LOVELY VINYL Jimmy Page

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I am sure some of you will remember back to 2008/2009 when I sold off part of my extensive collection for charity – Cancer Research UK and Hope House Hospice.

I am now selling a further part of my extensive collection so please save me as a favourite seller again.

I have been collecting vinyl for nearly 50 years and have an extensive collection which I am again reducing. At the height of my collecting I had well in excess of 50 Led Zeppelin red/plum vinyls.

My feedback is not all recent and so to provide buyers with confidence in my grading, quality of vinyl and packaging, here is an extract of my vinyl sales feedback from 2008/2009;buyers can also now look at my current growing feedback which is as strong:

Superb album! Superb Sound! Great Dealer! A++++++++++++++++++++

Member ID: Feedback score of 1265      

LED ZEPPELIN I PLUM UK 1st PRESS NM+++ TOTALLY SUPERB (#250417590347)£200.00

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Awesome LP thanks!!   

MemberID: Feedback score of 1237

LED ZEPPELIN II 2 RED PLUM UK1st NM+ RARE KINNEY STICKER (#250405328631) £100.00

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Item is even better than described. Outstanding seller++++++++          

Member ID: Feedback score of 486

LED ZEPPELIN IV4 RED/PLUM DBLE MATRIX TOP LABEL ERROR (#250373374571)£204.00

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Amazing Item. Amazing Packaging. Amazing Dealer.     

MemberID: Feedback score of 799

FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION DECCA NM+ VINYL LYRIC INSERT (#250367256528) £56.00

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Excellent item Top EbayerA+++++        

Member ID: Feedback score of 240

ROLLING STONES STICKY FINGERS GATEFOLD UK 1st PRESS WOW (#250810301921)£216.00

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Thank youfor this beautifulgem.           

MemberID: Feedback score of 188

JEFF BECK TRUTH SX 6293 MONO BLUE/BLACK COLUMBIA UK 1st (#250304953117) £65.00

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Everything perfect as usual, best vinyl I've ever seen! Thanks alot.       

Member ID: Feedback score of 124

ROLLING STONES STICKY FINGERS UK 1st NM TML ETCH A4/B4 (#250274687528)£57.00

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Looks like it left the shop yesterday another top item from this sellerAAAA++++          

MemberID: Feedback score of 994  

FREE HEARTBREAKER + LYRIC INNER ISLAND PINK RIM LABEL (#250271722424) £15.00

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Prompt delivery. Perfect package. Record is like NEW! after 37 years!Thank You!          

Member ID: Feedback score of 452

DEEP PURPLE FIREBALL 1ST PRESS RARE INSERT PORKY NM/NM (#250256328963)£90.88

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Another wonderful item from this exceptional seller! Highly recommended! Thanks! 

MemberID: Feedback score of 527

LED ZEPPELIN HOUSES OF THE HOLY UK 1st A2 +OBI NM VINYL (#250256308613) £139.00

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Buy with total confidence!! Superb packing and accurate descriptions.Thank you          

Member ID: Feedback score of 333

LED ZEPPELIN II JAPANESE OBI STRIP NM+++ SUPERB AUDIO(#250247346768)  £35.00

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This listing

This LP should be acceptable to most collectors; I am not as articulate as a number of eBay sellers on the background, supposed rarity, etc and so will just give you the facts as you know what you’re looking for as otherwise you would not have clicked on this listing.

Led Zeppelin – IV, Untitled, Zoso.

THIS RED/PLUM LP HAS BEAUTIFUL VINYL together with an INVERTED FEATHER LOGO ON SIDE 2

The cover was issued with no band name, title or catalogue number and was derided as financial and professional suicide in not doing so by not playing on the success of the first 3 albums and highly successful world tours; however Jimmy Page was right and it was a huge commercial success as we all know.

I am a huge Led Zeppelin fan with over 175 albums of the band’s albums. I am selling a number of Red/Plum copies and also even rarer double matrix copies over the coming months.

Here is a very interesting label version and one for the collectors out there of Led Zeppelin UK 1st press vinyl.

Not only is this a great Red/Plum copy but it also has the INVERTED FEATHER logo on side 2 label.

In order for it to be a first press of this iconic album there has to be:

1.    Red/Plum label 2401012 – there are many different variations of the label such as inverted feather logo, removal of Peter Grant credit and Misty Mountain Top.

2.    Inner dark “grey“ coloured fragile paper sleeve must have flip backs.

3.    The inside of the cover opening must be dark grey.

If all 3 are not present then it is not a true UK 1stpress, the fragile inner was often replaced with a later version from theK50008 Green/Orange label pressing (which is much lighter in colour and does not have flip backs). 

So here we go.

Atlantic Red/Plum label UK 1st press with Misty Mountain Hop correctly recorded as track 1 on side 2, no Peter Grant credit and the inverted feather logo on side 2.

Catalogue No: 2401012.

Gatefold matt cover which is extremely prone to wear along with a fragile inner.

Mastered by, and lacquer cut by, the legendary George Peckham (Porky/Pecko etc), he is famous for his work with Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple and Genesis amongst others. His work is sought after by collectors due the quality of the vinyl cutting.

Beautiful UK 1st press vinyl.

Matrix No: 2401012 ** A//3 133 with PECKO DUCK etching and 2401012 B//4 126 with PORKY etching.

Fragile dark grey paper inner with flip backs –there are small slits to the 3 closed sides, no writing, tears or creases with absolutely minimal handling discolouration.

Interestingly whilst Jimmy Page forced through the removal of Peter Grant’s name from the label credit it was not followed through to the inner sleeve, which still credited Peter Grant.

So there we have it, what are you waiting for bid now!!

Good luck if you decide to bid.

Detailed listing description

Artist or Band

Led Zeppelin

Album title

Led Zeppelin – IV, Untitled, Zoso.

Label/Format

Atlantic Red/Plum label UK 1st press with Misty Mountain Hop correctly recorded as track 1 on side 2, no Peter Grant credit and inverted feather  logo on side 2. I can see minimal spindle traces.

Record size and speed

12” and 33 1/3

Catalogue No

Atlantic

Recording format e.g. Mono/Stereo

Stereo

Country

UK

Original Year of Release

1971

Matrix numbers

Matrix No: 2401012 ** A//3 133 with PECKO DUCK etching and 2401012 B//4 126 with PORKY etching.

Cover Grade, Maker and Format

Gatefold matt cover which is extremely prone to wear, this one has a small spot of rubbing but writing and is in collectable condition.  Graded VG+

Outer Cover

Collectors know that this cover is so prone to wear and finding a UK 1st press copy that is truly EX+ or higher is virtually impossible. The outer gatefold cover has survived the last 47 years remarkably well due to its time in my possession as the second owner but prior to coming to me it has suffered a small rubbing spot near to the bottom front right cover which I have left as is – see detailed photo. There are a couple of light wispy storage lines to the front only seen when angled to the light. Rear has minimal storage and handling discolouration in the highly prone “grey sky area”

Inner cover (if gatefold)

Clean with minimal rubbing on the black surface.

Cover edges

Some light storage rubbing wear mostly contained to the bottom edge as you would expect.

Spine and text

The spine has no rubbing. There was no text on the spine.

Corners

Some minor corner rubbing on spine ends (mostly bottom) although this is not as heavy as I have seen on most covers.

Original inner sleeve

UK 1st press fragile paper grey inner has small slits on the 3 closed sides (L = 1cm R = 4cm B = 4cm). New inner supplied with plain white cardboard outer. Graded in its own right and against others I have owned and see. Graded VG+/EX-

Vinyl

condition and grading

The glossy black vinyl is in lovely condition, you can see just a couple of ultra-light surface hairlines which have no consequence on playback; all opened vinyl has sleeve withdrawal wispy lines and this is fully expected. Graded EX/EX+

Sound quality

This vinyl has had some playtime I am sure as it was bought for that purpose but playback on this is beautiful.

Track listing

See photographs of labels

Extras included

Lyric inner

Points of interest

INVERTED FEATHER logo

Some listing description terms and my interpretation - which may help you

Surface Marks = Superficial,usually light marks, hairlines or light scuffs that rarely sound. These oftenoccur when sliding vinyl in and out of a paper or cardboard inner sleeve.

Scratch= aneedle mark that goes below the record’s surface, some will sound, some will not.Any clicks etc caused by scratches will be noted in listing description.

Original= arecord that has been pressed with the first label design which does notnecessarily mean the very first batch pressed. An example is Led Zeppelin IVred/plum label which had numerous label variations in its “original” format. Itis up to the buyer to satisfy themselves as to original or re-issue and whichvariation of original label it is; I will state what I believe to be true.

First Pressing = Arecord that I believe or know to be a genuine first pressed record. I do notclaim to be a leading authority, and that’s why I state the stamper and matrixnumbers if at all possible, for those who claim to fully understand all thevariants and different pressing plants used; the information is there for thepotential bidder to decide. I understand that some records were pressed inbatches of 300 per stamper, different pressing plants were often used to copewith demand and so variances do occur.

Surface Sound = Mild,light sound, usually light crackle or similar often caused by dust particles orworn stylus within the grooves.

Foxing=Discolouration often light brown spots on the label or cover.

Feathering= Frayingor softening of the entry edge of a cover. Covers with feathered entrance edgesare more likely to have had the actual record inserted and removed more than anon-feathered, sharp-edged cover which are always far more attractive. Sincethe LP has been in my possession the vinyl has always been kept separately fromthe outer cover to mitigate this.

Ringwear= vinylimpression on the inner and/or outer cover. Since the LP has been in mypossession the vinyl has always been kept separately from the inner/outer coverto mitigate this.

Spindle traces or spiders = these are seen on the label with darker colouredlabels such as Creation or Track being the most prone to this. Numerous spindletraces could suggest poor handling when placing on turntable.

Original inner sleeve = supplied with the record and clearly identifiedas such e.g. record released in April 1970 with a 0470inner sleeve,  108for October 1968 or company sleeve such as Decca. I will state in the listingdescription if the original inner sleeve is present and will only include oneif it was part of the original packaging.

Important information - please read before bidding/buying

General condition of vinyl and cover

I try, tothe best of my ability, to describe as accurately and as honesty as I can allitems I offer for sale with all the relevant information I can think of to helpany potential bidder and collector (as I am myself with over 50 Led Zeppelinred/plum copies). I will mention any defects or flaws no matter how small thatI notice to be fair as possible to any interested collector.

Vinyl

You canassume that there are no warps on the vinyl I sell; whilst no record sitsperfectly flat on a turntable you can assume there will be no discernible ormaterial warping. You can also assume no vinyl will stick or jump.

Thelabels will be graffiti and sticker free and not torn, you can expect spindlespider tracing on the labels, some such as Creation blue labels are more proneto this, as are Track black labels. I will point out any significant issues inthe listing. Any promo sticker on the label will be an original and thereforeignored for the purposes this paragraph.

The vinylI will be selling is 40/50 years old and will have been played to some extent. Despitewhat you may see described elsewhere I do not believe you can tell how manytimes a vinyl has been played and so you have to assume it will have beenplayed often as it was bought for that purpose.

Vinylwill have some background or surface noise, as the BBC DJ John Peel famouslysaid "Somebody was trying to tell methat CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. Isaid, 'Listen, mate, life has surface noise." I deep cleanall vinyl on a professional Project II vacuum type record cleaning machine withProject proprietary cleaner to make the vinyl the best it can be, as the audioperformance will deteriorate by exposure over time and will obviously bereturned closer to the original sound by using this method. Many I offer forsale have had little use although there can be dust in the grooves, even whenalmost new; this is the original authentic sound John Peel recognised and evencleaning with a machine may still leave some background surface noise. I amaware that cleaning can be a controversial subject with vinyl collectors, audiopurists and enthusiasts so I use Project proprietary solution which shouldsatisfy most collectors.

In myexperience there is always an element of surface or background sound with audioreproduction on vinyl, even when new. Almost all used vinyl has at least lightsurface marks which are always visible when viewed under a bright light andoccur predominately when paper inner sleeves or cardboard picture sleeves (suchas Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti) are present - So if you are uncomfortablewith a bit of light crackling it’s probably best not to buy vinyl as John Peelwould say. In my opinion the light surface sound is more than compensated forby the clarity and ‘reality’ of the overall sound reproduction.

I willnot photograph the runoff dead wax to show matrix numbers as these will beclearly stated in the listing description along with stampers and inscriptionssuch as the cutting work of the legendary George Peckham on Led Zeppelin andDeep Purple LPs – Porky/Pecko etc.

When Imention age in my listings it is not an excuse for poor condition but as matterof fact. I do not regard condition as age related, it is primarily dependent oncare over its life, and if you ever see an LP described as ‘good for its age’ Irecommend you avoid it because more often than not it’s an excuse for somethingthat has not been carefully used.

I do notprovide a full track listing as buyers are generally aware of the LP they arelooking for and what tracks are on the LP. If any buyer wants a track listing Iwill supply it, an alternative is to search via Discogs. The photographs willshow the label for each side of the vinyl which should enable buyers to see thetracks included.

Whilst Ihave owned the LP the vinyl has been stored separately from the outer cover asdetailed in the final photograph in the listing, which details part of myextensive collection. I store the vinyl in new poly-lined inner sleeves and thenthey are placed in white cardboard outer sleeves; your purchases will be sentto you in this format, see listing photographs

Covers

If thevinyl I will be selling is 40/50 years old then the covers will have beenstored for that length of time either in plastic outer covers or not, none arevault sealed copies. The covers may well have moved home several times with theoriginal and subsequent owners.

You canassume there will be no writing or graffiti on the covers unless I mention it,any sticker removal marks will be mentioned in the listing.

Whilst Ihave owned the LP the vinyl has been stored separately from the outer cover asdetailed in the final photograph of the listing, which details part-of myextensive collection.

My coversare stored in re-sealable poly bags to mitigate ringwear, your purchases willbe sent to you in this format, see listing photograph.

I willsend any original inner sleeve with the LP on the basis that it is not ageneric paper sleeve bought later. I will state in the listing if there is anoriginal inner sleeve included. Expect ringwear and creases with any originalinner sleeve.

Grading

I havedescribed this record strictly according to The Record Collector RRPG gradingsystem with my own interpretation included for near mint (NM) LPs, so therewill be no nasty surprises for the winning bidder or buyer. This LP has beencarefully graded as it is not in my interests to over grade; see my feedbackwhich bears testimony to my approach to grading and buyers viewpoint on it.

Mint (M) the-recorditself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration insound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, bookletor poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as sealed or unplayedshould be mint. I will not sell any LPs with this grade as I cannot guaranteethat they have never been played.

Near Mint (NM) therecord shows some signs of having been played, but there is virtually nolessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have minimal wearand/or creasing. Some cover designs (such as the original Rolling Stones StickyFingers with zip covers) caused damage to other LPs when stacked in recordshops and so once handled even unsealed unplayed mint records and covers canhave wear. I have used this grading in my previous listings even with the NM+grade and buyers were more than happy with my grading.

Excellent (EX) therecord shows some signs of having been played, but there is very littlelessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wearand/or creasing.

Very good (VG) therecord has obviously been played many times, but displays no majordeterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and theoccasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items,without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good (G) therecord has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeablydeteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover andcontents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration,etc.

I willnot list LPs that are in Fair or Poor condition irrespective of rarity.

The use of plus(+) or minus (-) allows for items that fall between theabove grades.

Photographs

Pleasenote that I am not a professional photographer and in some of the photographsin my listings you may see slight shadowing or darker patches and colourinconsistencies together with reflections in the runoff deadwax, this is due tomy inability with a camera and not due to deficiencies in the vinyl/cover.

I do notuse photographs to enhance albums; they are included as an aid to bidders and Itry to highlight any flaws or blemishes – not to bleach out, obscure or avoidthem as it will not miraculously transform into a mint vinyl and cover intransit when was not in the first place.

Allphotographs contained within this listing show the actual item (s) offered-they are not catalogue, archive or library photographs. I try to use images inthe listing to provide the potential bidder the best opportunity to evaluatethe item(s); however it is possible that in some circumstances the photographscan enhance the appearance of the item(s) due to compression so please takethis into account before bidding and do not hesitate to ask for more images orinformation which I am happy to send by attachment via eBay message system.

My photogalleries always feature photos taken from as many angles as reasonablypossible, with ‘zoom’ and ‘enlarge’ facilities, because I want potentialbidders to have the best opportunity to examine visual condition. I alwaysrequest the maximum photo facility from the eBay system but I have noticed thaton some occasions, presumably due to technical glitches, the ‘zoom’ and‘enlarge’ does not work. If you ever have any difficulty obtaining satisfactoryimages from my listings please contact me via eBay message attached to thelisting and I will send you more photographs as an attachment in my reply.

I haveprovided the photographs to enable potential bidders to have the bestopportunity to make their evaluation before entering the bidding process, pleasejust click on the ‘Zoom or Enlarge’ and arrows to use this facility. Sometimesdue to reflection these images can appear slightly distorted, ‘graining’ canappear and dust particles can be exaggerated by the light - in reality thereare no defects of this kind unless clearly stated in the listing description.

Packing of vinyl

I sendout in pizza box style packaging with a minimum of 2 cardboard stiffeners andbubblewrap. I have sent out vinyl across the world without any reports ofdefects in packaging, my feedback bears testimony to how I pack my vinyl. I DONOT use mailing envelopes even for lower value vinyl as they are not fit forpurpose.

I do usea 2 pizza box packing method when postage cost permits this – this will be allinternational sales and those sent by UK Special Delivery, don’t worry allSigned For packages in the UK are sent in 1 pizza box but I’ve never had anyreports of problems; I use plastic corner stiffeners on all boxes for addedprotection which I developed as corners do take the strain in transit.

All vinyl,irrespective of value, is sent in a new poly lined inner. This is then placedin a white cardboard sleeve for transit.

All vinylhoused in the poly-lined sleeve is not sent in the original outer cover toprevent “knifing” of the outer cover in transit. The white cardboard sleevewill help protect the vinyl in transit.

I willpack specifically to buyer’s requirements if advised prior to shipping, if Icannot do so for whatever reason then I will notify buyer who then has theoption to withdraw from the transaction. 

Postage

In order to comply with eBay rules the buyer must receive the itempurchased and so the buyer will be responsible to pay appropriate fully insuredand signed for postage as follows:

1 LP - UK£4.85 - £1.15 per extra record within same package, insured up to £20.00

1 LPSpecial Delivery with Standard £500 insurance [Signed For, Next Day] = £8.60 -£1.15 per extra record within same package.

1 LP -Europe (including Russia) Small Packet ‘Signed For’ with Standard Royal MailInsurance [£50 maximum] = £12.50 (enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an extra £3if required based upon final sales value) -£2.25 per extra record within samepackage.

1 LP -Rest of World (including ALL parts of the USA) Small Packet ‘Signed For’ withStandard Royal Mail Insurance [£50 maximum] = £16.50(£17.50 for double LPs).(enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an extra £3 if required based upon finalsales value) -£3.15 per extra record within same package.

Allinternational sales sent via Airmail

All UKdestination packages will be signed for if the final sales value exceeds £20.All international sales will be signed for irrespective of value.

All saleswill be fully insured to protect buyer and seller.

I aim topost the day after payment is received if possible, sometimes on the daypayment is received.

Postingto Russia: Yes, I do post to Russia; I have sent numerous packages therewithout any problems. Delivery can take 4 to 6 weeks from the UK, please bepatient and it will arrive, don’t forget it is insured just in case it is lostin transit. I will submit a tracking number to the winning bidder, and when thepacket arrives there it can be followed online using the Russian postalwebsite.

Postingto Italy: Yes I do post to Italy, I have previously had bad experiences withthe Italian postal service and so all packages will be signed for withoutexception, as is the case with all international sales.

I amhappy to combine listings won to save on postage costs, please let me know ifyou want to defer payment until you have finished buying. I expect allpurchases to be paid for within 14 days of the original purchase.

Proof ofshipping is retained for all postings and I will provide tracking numbers,where applicable. I will notify the buyer via eBay system when the item hasbeen shipped.

I usequality packing materials, the cost of which is not fully recovered in thepostage cost paid by the buyer, please bear this in mind.

The buyeris responsible for all import taxes/duties and other related charges into theirown country as applicable. If the LP is returned due to failure of the buyer topay the appropriate import taxes/duties and other related charges then if theLP is to be re-posted a further postage charge will be made which the buyermust pay before it is re-posted.

Payment for purchases

I onlyaccept PayPal in £ Sterling (GBP). I do not accept PayPal Echeques.

Pleasewait for an invoice before paying as this may need to be adjusted to reflectfully insured postage based upon the final sales value.

Latepayers, non-payers and ‘0’ feedback bidders or if the bidder’s feedback is ofsuch limited quantity that it cannot be regarded as reliable and/or thebidder’s feedback is of dubious quality and/or gives the me any indication orreason to doubt the credibility of the bid they will be blocked or bidscancelled at my discretion, “0” or negative feedback bidders should contact mevia eBay message system before bidding if they want to bid on any of mylistings.

Ifpayment is not received within the expected 14 days of the original purchase Iwill issue a non-paying bidder alert and if payment is not received, at mydiscretion thereafter, I will re-list the item.

Returns Policy

If anywinning bidder is not satisfied with their purchase I will offer a completerefund. I will not refund if any defect detail is clearly stated in the listingdescription and subsequently missed by the buyer, so read the item descriptioncarefully. If any potential buyer does not understand anything in my listing,please use eBay message system and ask me to help.

Althoughit is extremely rare, there can be a difference between my descriptions, andopinions, and an individual buyer’s expectations so I have clearly statedReturns Policy for added reassurance which is detailed here and in all mylistings. In the unlikely event that you want to use this facility pleasecontact me to agree the procedure. There really will never be a reason to haveany problem with an item you purchase from me. Before bidding please read thelisting carefully as it is there to inform bidders and prevent any misunderstandings.

All ofthe comment contained in this listing is subjective, it is based on my personalopinion and your expectations may not necessarily correspond with my views. Ifyou receive an LP from me and you have some differences please remember to usereasonable communication as a first option rather than leave negative feedback.I ask for an opportunity to put things right, which I think is a reasonableapproach and one that I have used throughout my life.

I do notconsider partial refunds to be an adequate method of dealing with any problemsthat may arise and will not be held to ransom by unscrupulous buyers underthreat of negative feedback that seek to do so. I provide a full refund returnsoffering as stated below when it’s my fault.

If it’smy fault and I have made a genuine mistake when compiling the listing then Ioffer a return on a fully refunded basis i.e. to include return postage. On myprevious sales this has only happened once with a buyer who had purchased anumber of LPs and I ask that this generous offer is not abused or it may bewithdrawn.

The buyerwill need to ensure that the returned LP is in the same condition and theactual one sent to them together with all other items detailed in the listing.The buyer will need to ensure that they take steps to protect themselves forloss in transit with adequate packaging as this is beyond my control.

Feedback

I leavefeedback for buyers after they inform me that they have received the item(s)and have left me their feedback. As I have a clearly stated Returns Policy,which does not expose the buyer to any direct loss whatsoever, I see no reasonfor either side to indulge in negative feedback. Providing the buyer does notengage in threats, abuse or use of negative feedback I will resolve any problemin a fair and reasonable way. If you have a problem or complaint about anytransaction you have made with me contact me via eBay message system and wewill find a solution that is mutually acceptable.

Thanks for your interest

Paul