Notes on shipping

Shipping is still possible despite the statement 'local pickup only' in some of my listings.

Ebay has decided that all US customers must be offered at least one shipping option which is cheaper than $4. This is impossible if you sell from Denmark, which will be clear if you take a look at the actual postage rates below. However, ebay blocks any new listing that does not comply with the required shipping policy.

In future, the 'shipping' option offered to all customers will therefore in some cases be 'local pickup'. I will of course continue to ship records worldwide, also to US customers, at the rates specified below.

I may also list records as 'shipped worldwide'. In that case, the postage quoted to US will be wrong, and the correct price can be found below. 

Grading of records (LP and EP)

I use the following grading system:

• M: Mint (Brand new or perhaps played a few times; no visual or audible signs of having been played)
• NM: Near Mint (very faint visual signs of having been played, such as faint paper scuffs). Records in this grade play as M and should satisfy even the most discriminating collector
• EX: Excellent (obviously played several times; a few silent scuffs or paper scratches are likely; a few faint odd ticks or pops may occur but grooves are generally unworn)
• VG: Very Good (played many times; surface noise will often be present and light deterioration in sound quality should be expected)

Any distinct flaws such as scratches or marks are not part of the overall grading and will be fully described separately. Records in lesser condition than EX will rarely be listed.

Unfortunately, time does not allow me to listen to all records before grading them. But I check by listening in cases where I am in doubt about the aural effect of any visual defect.

Covers are graded using the same system.

Postage and handling costs

Many records in my store are listed for several months before they sell. The postage rates stated in the listing may therefore be obsolete at the time the record is sold, either due to changes in the post office rates or due to changes in the dollar exchange rate.

The postage stated in the listing refers to shipment of that item alone. I offer combined shipment which means that you can save on postage by combining more than one item in the parcel.

Below, you will find the updated postage rates which apply at the time you read this message. These rates include $2 for packing material (strong, new cardboard wrappers or boxes as appropriate). I will usually send your record(s) within 2 days of receipt of payment, and you should receive the parcel within 7-10 days.

Postage rates for LPs:

• 0.0 - 0.5 kilo: $13 Europe, $18 outside Europe
• 0.5 - 1.0 kilo: $19 Europe, $27 outside Europe
• 1.0 - 2.0 kilo: $26 Europe, $41 outside Europe
• 2.0 - 2.5 kilo: $39 Europe, $59 outside Europe
• 2.5 - 3.0 kilo: $47 Europe, $59 outside Europe
• 3.0 - 4-0 kilo: $52 Europe, $68 outside Europe
• Please ask for heavier parcels.

Count 1 LP for a 0.5 kilo parcel, 3-4 LPs for a 1 kilo parcel, 8-9 LPs for a 2 kilo parcel. This is valid only for single records, sets in boxes are heavier.

EPs (7") are cheaper. Postage for one EP is presently $5 worldwide.

78 rpm records are heavy and fragile and require a lot of protective packing material. The net weight is 0.3 kilo for one 12" and 0.2 kilo for one 10" record. Combined shipment is here strongly recommended in order to make a safer and more economical parcel.

Parcels below 2 kilo are as a standard sent at letter rate. Only airmail is available. This does not include any insurance. You may request the parcel sent as a Registered letter (insured) at an additional cost of $15.

Parcels above 2 kilo are sent at parcel rate which includes insurance up to around $100. Insurance for the full value is only possible to a few select countries.

It is not always easy to estimate the postage correctly. If I charge you too much in postage, I will make a refund via paypal.

I can see from the feed back I receive that some customers find the shipping and handling charges unreasonable. I certainly agree, but please do not blame me. I charge the official postage rates which I have to pay to the post authorities plus approximately $2 for packing material (cost price). I use very strong new packing material.

Discounts

I offer the following discounts on records from my ebay store, provided records are ordered together:

•   5 records: 5%
• 10 records: 10%
• 15 records or more: 15%

Please ask for larger orders.

Payment

I expect payment (or at least a response from you) within 1 week from invoicing. If you need deferred payment, this can be arranged without problem, but I need to hear from you. Please note that the ebay invoicing system only works if payment is made within 1 month from the purchase date.

If you have any problems with payment using paypal, please contact me.