Chiaretta 0 Posted December 7, 2009 i'd like to buy a vynil on an english website, but i can't understand if it's new or used. this is what is stated in the description: "All vinyl items ex minimum or as stated. Covers graded first. All CDs mint" could anyone help me with this? i can't understand what they mean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiddly Winks 0 Posted December 7, 2009 They basically mean that the vinyl records are as listed, or exceed requirements for selling on that site. If the vinyl records are being sold by private individuals, I'd ask them the condition of the product. The CDs are listed in mint condition, according to what you posted, but there's a difference between vinyl and CDs. I am sort of at a loss about the covers graded first part. Looks like a standard disclaimer to me, but I would post some inquiries to the seller, particularly with vinyl albums, since those are easily damaged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiaretta 0 Posted December 7, 2009 i didn't think that they could be damaged.... but you're right! i hope they will answer me as soon as possible! anyway, it's not a private person but it's an online store... so i hope they sell "proper" items! thank you very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiddly Winks 0 Posted December 7, 2009 No problem. They should have a guarantee on the items, and they should ship them insured. It may cost more, but I would insist on it. Record albums are so fragile. When I moved from the US to Germany some 14 years ago, I remember how some of mine had been damanged because of high tempratures. One even got warped...it was very disquieting. With this time of year, you will hopefully not encounter that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiaretta 0 Posted December 7, 2009 that's another thing i didn't think about!! i know this would be a great present for my boyfriend but i'm afraid to do something wrong!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiddly Winks 0 Posted December 7, 2009 If they are a business then they should be adequate at packaging the items and sending them insured. Just check and make sure the stuff is mailed insured and if you feel uncertain, send them an email. Companies, for the most part, have to keep with customer service simply because there are so many of them that do that. Check their feedback and see what other customers are saying. (I always do this when I buy from Amazon Marketplace, or Ebay.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
