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 🎉 Worldbeat Records Welcomes You

Welcome to our final year-end auction!

Please **carefully read** the:
NEW TARIFF REGULATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

We remind you that tax charges are entirely independent of us.

For any questions, please contact us via private message.
We will gladly clear up your doubts and help you achieve a successful shipment with low tax charges.

We wish you happy holidays!

🇩🇴🇻🇪 PORFI JIMÉNEZ: Dominican-Venezuelan Maestro of Tropical Music (1928–2010)

**Porfirio Jiménez Núñez**, known as **Porfi Jiménez**, was a legendary Dominican musician, trumpeter, composer, and arranger who became one of the most important bandleaders in Venezuelan tropical music history. Born in 1928 in Hato Mayor del Rey, **Dominican Republic**, he began his musical career at age nine.

🇻🇪 Career in Venezuela and Founding the Orchestra

• **Early Years:** Due to the Trujillo dictatorship, he left the Dominican Republic in 1954 for **Venezuela**.
• **Arranger:** In Venezuela, he gained fame as a trumpeter and arranger, opening doors to top record companies. He rebuilt the Cuban label **Velvet** in Venezuela, working for its national and international singers.
• **Founding:** In **1963**, Jiménez founded his own orchestra, which rapidly became known as one of the most important musical groups in Venezuela and across Latin America.

🔥 PHIRPO Y SUS CARIBES: The Experimental Funk/Latin Album

In the 1970s, as a contemporary artist and passionate jazzman, Porfi Jiménez experimented with new rhythms and styles, distancing himself from his traditional commercial dance orchestra. This resulted in the album **"Parrilla Caliente"** (Hot Grill), released under the unique band name **Phirpo y sus Caribes**.

This production, often considered obscure, allowed Jiménez to express his artistic creativity, incorporating **Funk and American-style Latin rhythms**. The album is highly sought after by collectors, particularly for the vibrant cover of **Fela Kuti’s “Comencemos (Let's Start)”**.

Track List - "Parrilla Caliente"

🎺 Later Career and Enduring Legacy

Although Salsa lost prominence in the 1980s, Porfi Jiménez successfully adapted to the international **Merengue** boom, releasing an album that earned him commercial success, including two Gold and one Platinum disc.

• **Lifelong Dream:** Shortly before his death in 2010, Jiménez realized his dream of forming his own **Jazz Big Band**, performing at numerous Caracas festivals and leaving behind important original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards.
• **Recognition:** In 2007, Porfi Jiménez was honored by the **United Nations** as one of the most outstanding musicians of the continent.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to International Shipping

Dear Customers,

Due to the recent and **significant changes in US customs regulations**, specifically the elimination of the historic tariff exemption known as **"De Minimis"**, we are required to implement crucial adjustments to our international logistics.

This new regulation, which subjects almost all shipments to tariffs, has caused a **temporary disruption** in standard postal and parcel services from Mexico to several destinations.

NEW SHIPPING POLICY: Exclusive Use of Private Courier

To ensure your orders arrive safely, with full traceability, and in legal compliance, we are migrating our shipping exclusively to **private courier services (e.g., UPS)** for all orders destined for the:

• **United States of America (USA)**
• **Canada**
• **Puerto Rico**
• **Australia**

Effective immediately, our preferred choice will be **UPS**, a company with the capacity and expertise to handle the complexity of the new customs requirements. We are actively seeking the best rates and service quality.

It is essential that you carefully review the service rates **before placing your bid/order**, as this is the **only shipping method available** for the destinations mentioned above.

Rest of the World

For **all other countries not mentioned**, shipping through **Correos de México (Mexican Postal Service)** continues to operate normally.

We appreciate your understanding regarding these changes, which are beyond our control.

Questions? Contact us via Private Message!

EXCLUSIVE UPS SHIPPING RATES

Due to the recent elimination of the **"De Minimis"** exemption and the resulting disruption of traditional postal services, **Private Courier (UPS)** is now the **only available shipping method** for the **USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia**.

Rates have been established based on the quantity and format of the records. Please review them carefully before placing your order:

1. Singles Records (7" / 45 RPM)

2. Long Play Records (LP / 12")

If your order includes a combination or exceeds the limits shown, please **contact us via private message** for a personalized quote.

Auction Rules for a Successful Purchase

• No shipments will be made to any address other than the one provided by **eBay**.
• We do not accept payments outside of **eBay**.
• We do not accept payments on delivery. If you are not familiar with how the platform works, please inform yourself before making a purchase.
• We do not end auctions early. The starting price is the minimum we accept.
• We will not answer questions that are not directly related to the auction.

Payment Policy

• Any sale will be canceled if payment is not received within a maximum of **3 days**.
• If you need more time to make your payment, please send us a message to reach an agreement.

Packaging and Inspection

• The record has been cleaned with the **Spin-Clean washing system**.
• The inner sleeve has been replaced with a new white generic sleeve. The record has been placed in a new outer sleeve.
• The vinyl has been inspected with an **Ott-Lite lamp** to determine its condition. The package will be professionally and securely packaged for shipment.

Shipping Costs (Conflicting Rates Warning!)

**ATTENTION! The rates below (typically for postal service) are SUSPENDED for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia.** For those destinations, you MUST apply the fixed UPS rates shown above.

• Please wait for the invoice with the **actual shipping cost before paying**.
• LP / Singles:
  • USA / Canada: **$20** (Postal service is suspended until further notice - Apply UPS rates!)
  • Europe / America (other countries): **$25**
  • Asia and the Rest of the World: **$30**
• You can combine several records in a single shipment.

Grading and Sound

Our grading follows the international standard:

• Almost flawless (**NM**)
• Excellent (**EX**)
• Very good (**VG+**)
• Very good (**VG**)

Please note that the sound of a record can vary depending on the type of turntable and cartridge used. Our grading is based on playback with a **Reloop 700 turntable and an Ortofon 2M cartridge**.

**Important:** We will solve any problems to avoid negative feedback.

Cordial greetings to our buyers!