The Killers - Hot Fuss *NEVER PLAYED / LIMITED 1ST EDITION U.S. PRESSING / NM*
  $   60

 


$ 60 Sold For
Apr 7, 2012 Sold Date
Apr 5, 2012 Start Date
$   25 Start price
1 Number Of Bids
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Description

WELCOME! This is a limited first edition original U.S. pressing of The Killers - Hot Fuss on blue vinyl in NEAR MINT/NEAR MINT condition. I purchased it brand new and I have never played it. It has always been stored upright with other vinyl in a climate-controlled, non-smoking environment inside the clear resealable protective sleeve shown in the photos. (The sleeve will be included in the purchase.) 
AUTHENTIC: I have provided clear and detailed images of the UPC bar code and the handwritten matrix etchings on the inner grooves as proof of its authenticity. Collectors familiar with what to look for and what to avoid will see that this copy meets all of the criteria for being the real deal.
GRADING: As a vinyl collector with over 20 years of experience, I find the practice by certain sellers of overrating their records in order to guarantee sales to be unprofessional and irritating, not to mention costly! That being said, I have rated this copy somewhat conservatively using the Goldmine Grading Guide and my experience as a collector. I am not a professional record appraiser, so use your best judgement regarding the photos and the following details...
Cover: NM

    • The cover is still in brand new condition and rarely handled, so it is nearly flawless. There is no shelf or outer ring wear whatsoever.
    • There is a minor crimp in the cardboard at the top left corner of the cover that was there when I bought it (see photos 1 & 2). This was caused either during shipping or by the contraction of the factory shrink wrap due to temperature changes, or by shrink-wrapping the cover too tight in the first place. Were it not for this minor crimping, I would rate the cover a solid MINT. 
[As a side note, I have never believed in keeping the "shrink" on the cover for that very reason, which is why I removed it from the cover when I bought it. Unless the record is new/sealed, I disagree with the claim that "still in the shrink" represents added value. On the contrary, a record that has been around for a few years and still has the "shrink" is more likely to have a wrinkled cover and worse--warped vinyl.]
Vinyl: NM 
    • Again, this LP has never been played, so the vinyl is virtually flawless. There is a small speck of dust or other debris inside the vinyl which is a factory defect (photo 5, top right). Were it not for this defect, I would rate the vinyl a solid MINT. 
    • Here are the handwritten matrix etchings on the inner grooves (compare with photos 7 & 8)... 
Side One: HOT FUSS - A Side Two: HOT FUSS - B
SHIPPING AND SERVICE: I will package and ship the item in a cardboard album mailer within one business day following the receipt of your payment via PayPal only. I have been an eBay member in good standing since 2003, however I have only started selling recently, hence the 14-day full return policy. So the fact that I am intent on building an excellent reputation as a seller will work in your favor. In the meantime, if you have any questions not answered here, feel free to send me a message and I will reply in 24 hours or less. 
I have other great collectible vinyl available and will be adding more soon, so check my page often and best of luck in your bidding! 


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