Condition & Grading

•All items are graded according to our grading guidelines.
•As per guidelines, outer plastic cases and protective bags are not graded. They may have cracks, scratches, or other wear.
•Please note that we do not test play all items. Grading is based solely on visual inspection unless otherwise stated.
•Please note that used items may not always include all original accessories. Any included accessories, such as OBI strips, will be explicitly stated in the product description.
•Although we make every effort to adhere to the grading system, it is important to note that individuals may have different interpretations of terms such as “Mint,” “Near Mint,” or “Very Good Plus” condition. We grade used items based on a visual inspection under normal bright lighting, without using specialized equipment (such as magnifying lenses or microscopes). We appreciate your understanding in this regard. If you are particularly meticulous or highly concerned about the condition, we recommend refraining from purchasing used items, even those graded as Mint or Near Mint, unless they are still factory-sealed. Thank you for your understanding.

／Grading Standard／

M（Mint）	Factory sealed or like new, no visible marks, fingerprints, or defects.
NM（Near Mint）	The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or container can have very minor defects, but it should have no folds, seam splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever truly perfect.
VG+（Very Good Plus）	The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.
VG（Very Good）	The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.
G（Good）	An item in Good (G) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, or other defects will also be present.
P/F（Poor/Fair）	The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked, water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record, the album cover and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon. Poor (P) or Fair (F) records are generally worth very little.