Ambrose Slade - Beginnings - 1st Press - 1969 Mega rare
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Ambrose Slade - Beginnings - Fontana STL5492 - 1st press in laminated sleeve with Black & Silver labels - matrices - 886 766 1Y//2 420 114 & 2Y//2 420 112
Subjective gradings used which were I to use Rare Record Price Guide definitions to their word I might actually be downgrading this but I would rather buyer pleased and not disappointed.
Cover - Good + some wear & creasing generally with small tears at bottom left and top right near opening but by no means badly split . Slight lifting of laminate near opening mainly. No writing on sleeve and no real detrimental markings. Former owner probably left cover lying around and didn't store correctly?
Vinyl - Near Very Good - I played a couple of times and was surprised how good this sounded. I have bought records advertised as 'excellent' which didn't play as well as this but as there are a few light scratches and I don't have a pro cleaner I will happily show a grading as I have stated. On 1st play I heard a slight pop on 'If This World Were Mine' but I wiped vinyl and it didn't happen on second play.
As for my opening bid - I know what this is worth and I'm not going to let it go lightly - I don't believe in showing low opening bids for valuable items and after reference to a well known music auction result site I have decided on that opening bid. Also please note this is an auction so no buy it now option and thank you in advance but no offers will be considered. It runs till the hammer comes down and then highest bidder will have a piece of music history.
The post & packaging cost shown is for standard mail however I will be sending by registered and insured post and I will pay the extra cost for that. And finally as if most fans didn't know the tracklisting;
Genesis / Everybody's Next One / Knocking Nails Into My House / Roach Daddy / Ain't Got No Heart / Pity The Mother / Mad Dog Cole / Fly Me High / If This World Were Mine / Martha My Dear / Born To Be Wild / Journey To The Centre Of Your Mind
POSTAGE COSTS - Good news - some reductions where additional items purchased
I only show the costs in my listings for postage to Ireland / UK / Europe - bidders outside of those areas should contact me BEFORE bidding. Postage from Ireland is expensive. I am happy to post worldwide however heavier packages to these areas can be expensive so it is best you do contact me and I can find out the cost for you.
Combined post always offered where you buy more than one item at a time. The minimum cost for sending a 7" record is €2.50 within Ireland ( including Northern Ireland ) / €3.50 UK & Europe.
Each additional 7" record posted will work out at 75 cents extra. For larger bulk buys the cost per record may be less than this and just to give you an idea - 20 records posted to UK / Europe by standard airmail will cost around €13. So the more you buy the more you will save on postage costs!
I don't mind waiting for payment where you have bids on other items - just let me know what's happening please.
PLEASE READ BELOW ON MY TERMS OF SALE:
PAYMENT
Paypal is my preferred method of payment however there are other ways to pay for goods. For Irish & UK winners I can accept postal orders ( UK winners will need to contact me to obtain winning cost in Sterling ). Sorry but I can not accept personal cheques / drafts / money orders from anywhere due to bank fees and security aspects.
IBAN BIC transfers are acceptable and this is a very fast and safe way for buyer & sellers.
DELIVERY
It is my intention to post goods out within 3 working days of receiving payment. If there is any delay I will let winners know. Do please bear in mind that if payment made by paypal echeque it can take longer for these to clear to me so goods will not be posted out until paypal authorise me to do so.
Also please note there is no incoming or outgoing post in Ireland at weekends.
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS AND YOUR RECEIVING THEM
I will not flower up goods to enhance final sale prices. My main point of reference is Rare Record Price Guide for music and buyers should familiarise themselves with the gradings system they operate and that I show in my listings. There is no point in buying a record quoted as being in 'Good' condition if you are expecting something that is Excellent or Mint condition. If you have a query about conditions ask me before you bid and if you have a problem after purchase please contact me. I will usually play most records I sell and if I don't I will give a visual grading which will be fair.
I will always leave positive feedback for you on your payment for goods and please do check feedback I leave for you as I usually confirm that goods have been posted to you.
If items bought are not paid for I will always raise an unpaid item dispute through ebay after 7 days unless contact has been made by you.
Sadly I can not accept responsibility for loss or damage caused by the world's post offices. Unless insurance has been paid for by buyers ( at their request and cost ) I can only provide proof of posting and confirmation that goods issued were not damaged when they left my possession.
SO FAR MY FEEDBACK HAS BEEN GOOD AND I WANT TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. IF ANY QUERIES OR CONCERNS PLEASE DO CONTACT ME. THANKS - ENJOY.
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