WEEK 1 of two weeks of great auctions ending May 11.

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Send me an invoice request (click on MORE ACTIONS to the right of the item), I can probably get you better shipping rate.

I am happy to hold your records and combine you winnings in one economic parcel after May 11.
Due to the volume of sales, invoicing and shipping may take up to 48 hours.

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A series of great early Opera performances: From 1902 G&Ts to 40s wartime German records:

Rare example of a PIRATED Enrico CARUSO  Record possibly pressed in the Black Swan pressing Plant

PAN AMERICAN RECORD 

w Farrar Butterfly Duet Quanti Occhi Fisi 

Pan American was a U.S. operation. Some masters were electroplated from commercial pressings; Victor’s stampings were effaced but traces can sometimes be faintly seen. Others stampers apparently were obtained from the Opera Disc Company, which used genuine Victor masters obtained via Deutsche Grammophon, but without authorization (Opera Disc was ordered to suspend operations by court order in 1922). The Pan American discs and label typography show all the characteristics of John Fletcher’s Long Island pressing plant, which pressed Olympic and some Black Swan records.

12" one sided 78 RPM RECORD , has the raised run off groove of Opera Record

  Condition:

VERY GOOD, some greying, rubs, plays w crackle, few spots of blasting

The Red Seal Pirate Labels

The labels pictured here were two of many that pirated Victor Red Seals in the early 1900s.

Luxus was a secretive foreign operation about which very little is known. The masters were made by electroplating commercial pressings, from which all identifying marks were effaced. Both the plating and the pressing were done very crudely, and sound quality is generally poor. The example shown here, from Kurt Nauck’s collection, was pirated from Enrico Caruso’s Victor 88002.

Pan American was a U.S. operation. Some masters were electroplated from commercial pressings; Victor’s stampings were effaced but traces can sometimes be faintly seen. Others stampers apparently were obtained from the Opera Disc Company, which used genuine Victor masters obtained via Deutsche Grammophon, but without authorization (Opera Disc was ordered to suspend operations by court order in 1922). The Pan American discs and label typography show all the characteristics of John Fletcher’s Long Island pressing plant, which pressed Olympic and some Black Swan records.

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 Quick NOTE ON GRADING AND SHIPPING:

As you can see from my feedback, I try hard to earn your POSITIVE FEEDBACK and FIVE STAR RATINGS.

If for any reason your transaction was NOT SATISFACTORY, pls contact me and I will work something out with you. YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A REASON TO GIVE ME A NEGATIVE RATING or a LOW STAR RATING.

Quick note on grading:

The Grade (Excellent to Fair, I don't give Mint) refers to the WEAR of the record. Any other defects, like cracks, chips and scratches, are stated separately

When I listen to a record, I may also make a SUBJECTIVE judgment of the pressing quality for hiss and surface noise.
"SUPERQUIET" is basically noiseless, like a vinyl pressing.
"VERY QUIET" is an exceptionally quiet record for a given pressing.
"Quiet" is a record that is a great example without undue noise for a given pressing.

These judgments are SUBJECTIVE and will depend one the styli, phonograph etc. you use on your own equipment.

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Multiple item shipping: I am happy to combine items for shipment in one parcel.

If you win multiple items, pls send me an INVOICE REQUEST to calculate the correct postage. Ebay check out will not give you the multiple item discount!

Records will be packed safely between corrugated cardboard in a sturdy box with plenty of padding for safe shipment.

Shipment is usually Media Mail, unless another service is requested. Shipping is at your risk.

If you are in the San Francisco area, I encourage pick-up in person.

US Domestic Shipping:

Here is a guideline for US Media Mail Shipping:

Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. Up to about 5 records, I will ship Edison Discs for the same rates. Albums from Album Sets count as 1 record. Above that and for international shipments, it will be actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-3$ depending on size of shipment)

1 record: 4.50$

2 records: 5.50$

5 records: 7.50$

10 records: 9.50$

MANY MORE RECORDS: Don't worry. I safely ship 40 - 50 pounds of records double boxed in moving boxes, and even then Media Mail will probably not exceed 30$.

Please send me a message if you would like to lower your shipping rates!

International Buyers:

All'attenzione degli acquirenti italiani:

ATTENTION TO ITALIAN BUYERS:

Due to rare problems with delivery in ITALY, I will NOT GUARANTEE delivery of parcels sent by US Postal Service First Class and Priority Mail. If you prefer secure delivery, I will be happy to quote you either Registered Mail or shipment by FEDEX

I am very happy to ship records worldwide.

The US POSTAL SERVICE has increased international shipping rates in 2013.

A single record ships for around 25$ worldwide, depending on the weight.
There are some great options available for shipping multiple records at excellent rates.

Pls contact me if you plan to buy multiple records, and I will be happy to give you an estimate for best rates on USPS or Fedex. Pls let me know your country, home town and postal code for an estimate

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