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Don (ccvinylman) Larter, Owner

Hi!  I'm Don Larter.   Occasionally, from now on, I'll be providing you with some comparative prices I've researched on eBay, so that you can make an informed decision when there's an "identical" item from a seller besides me!  Keep in mind, however, that my listed item will likely be the only one that is both cleaned and play-graded.  I'm not saying my item will always be priced lower, but whenever possible, my starting bid will either match or be lower than the competition's item. 

As always, thanks for looking me up.  I look forward to serving you, whether you're a first-timer or a returning customer. 

Best wishes in the bidding!

• Sealed = Unopened and unplayed; condition unknown
• NM+ = Near Mint Plus. Extraordinarily clean and quiet; may not have been played
• NM = Near Mint. Clean and quiet, regardless of scuffs or apparent defects
• NM- = Near Mint Minus. Less quiet than NM, with a bit more background noise regardless of its source.
• VG++ = Very good plus plus. Noisier than NM-; may say why.
• VG+ = Very good plus. Noisier than VG++; will say why.

NOTE:  My basic grading for album jackets/boxes includes Good, Very Good, Almost Excellent, and Excellent.  Good signifies it has some challenges, including wrinkles, soiling, ripped seams and possibly writing.  I usually repair ripped seams with hot glue, and surface grime I remove with gentle cleaning products, such as GOO GONE, which dries without staining.  I finish most album jackets with a furniture spray to restore sheen and remove dust and fingerprints.  Very Good signifies slightly better condition of the sleeve, with no rips in the seams and a higher level of cleanness in general.  Almost Excellent is a step above Very Good and is what you'd expect of a jacket that has been well cared for.  There might be a slight corner bump or small evidences of wear, such as almost invisible, hairline scratches, but that's all.  Excellent is what you'd expect of a jacket that has never shed its shrinkwrap sleeve because it's either still sealed, or only the open end has been slit.  Still, if a corner is bumped or wrinkled, or if dirt has managed to penetrate the shrinkwrap, or there is some other defect, I'll likely downgade the jacket to Almost Excellent.  If you're a real jacket fanatic, I'll always be glad to give you in an email additional details of the jacket's condition.  Simply ask! 

2. Professional cleaning (again, please see my ME site for reasons why I perform this time-consuming service for my customers) of virtually every record and sleeve sold, by using proprietary methods that are extremely gentle and effective on records.
3. The offering of a wide variety of repertoire and genres, particularly classical, at many different price points.
4. Fair dealing, prompt and friendly communication, and speedy delivery.
5. My expecting payment within 10 days of purchase, unless negotiated otherwise.
6. A no-questions-asked return policy if our play-grades differ significantly. I will even refund the return shipping charges (though not the initial, to you, shipping charges).
7. Posting of positive feedback for high bidders who pay in a timely fashion (or who email me saying why they do not); posting of negative feedback for those who do not.

NEW LISTING!

Item Description   You might want to check out a similar item (same performances, but different country of origin for the records) being offered for sale by a former customer of mine, solhaga.  It's eBay #350238291744, and it's being offered for a B.I.N. price of $995.00, which includes free shipping.   My set was pressed by Capitol in the USA, and though it bears the marks of having been played a bit, it sounds Near Mint, for the most part.  Marvelous music making, by the way, and I listened to every record from beginning to end.  The only side which has NM- sections on it is s.3, which has a few spots of quiet and brief ticking, and one section which emits a single scratching sound.  The rest of the sides are strongly Near Mint.  You'll hear an occasional tick and maybe a very short section of quiet crackle in the background, but that's it!     Best wishes in the bidding!     
• Label/Data:   Capitol:  PCR 8370, three mono records with their original paper inner-sleeves, a four-page booklet, and a box which required a little restoration work.  Consequently, the spine no longer folds, but the top section of the box fits on top of the bottom section of the box.
• Description:

             ---Orchestra/Group:

             ---Conductor:  

             ---Soloist(s):   Violinist Nathan Milstein

            ---Work(s) Performed:  Bach:  Three Sonatas and Three Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin

• Condition of Record: Visual grade:  VG++   Play grade:  sides 1 & 6, NM; side 3, NM- to NM throughout this side; s.4, NM; sides 5 & 2, NM 

• Condition of Jacket/Sleeve/Box:  Good.  See comments above.