GRADING POLICY
All records are strictly and visually graded.
Our grading system is based on our original standard.
Minor noise may occur even in good condition items.
Please refer to the grading guide below.
CONDITION
  • Minor scratches or noise may be present.
  • Vintage item, may have signs of age.
  • Please check photos carefully.
PACKAGING
Shipped using a professional record mailer.
Each item is carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
GRADING GUIDE
SS
Still Sealed		 Record: Factory sealed, never opened. Practically brand new.
Jacket: Sealed condition.
OBI: Sealed condition.
M
Mint-		 Record: Unsealed but unused, with no signs of play.
Jacket: Near perfect, with no visible defects.
OBI: Near perfect, with no visible defects.
EX+
Excellent Plus		 Record: A flawless used item with no visible defects.
Jacket: A flawless used item with no visible defects.
OBI: A flawless used item with no visible defects.
EX
Excellent		 Record: Slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs or very light scratches.
Jacket: Slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs / scratches and/or creases.
OBI: Slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs / scratches and/or creases.
EX-
Excellent Minus		 Record: Visible scuffs and/or scratches.
Jacket: Some wear, such as light visible scuffs, light wear and/or mold, creases, or stains.
OBI: Some wear, such as light visible scuffs, light wear and/or mold, creases, or stains.
VG+
Very Good Plus		 Record: Signs of wear with scuffs or deep scratches. May have a slight warp or some PVC sleeve / misting damage.
Jacket: A wide range of defects such as scuffs, creases, seam wear, discoloration, stains, ringwear, or mold. Occasionally minor splits on the side of the cover.
OBI: A wide range of defects such as scuffs, creases, wear, discoloration, stains, or mold. Occasionally minor splits.
VG
Very Good / Poor		 Record: Significant groove wear, badly warped with deep scratches, or PVC sleeve / misting damage causing surface noise. The label may be peeling, discolored, or have mold or stains.
Jacket: Significantly damaged, including seam or spine splits, heavy stains and mold. Barely usable.
OBI: Significantly damaged, including splits, heavy stains and mold. Barely usable.
NOTICE
All gradings are visual. We only perform light cleaning.
Warps, heat damage, chemical changes, and manufacturing defects are described separately if applicable.
Please feel free to contact us if you need more details.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
We do not mark items as gifts or undervalue them.
PAYMENT
Orders can be reserved for up to 14 days.
Please complete payment within 3 days after invoice is issued.
Combined shipping is available upon request.
SHIPPING
All items are shipped from Japan by DHL, FedEx, or EMS with tracking.
Handling time: within 3-7 business days.
Delivery time: approximately 7-15 days.
We are unable to ship to APO/FPO and PO boxes.