13th Floor Elevators First Album Original IA 1966 G/VG

$

65

You may have noticed I rarely, if ever, list vinyl. There's a reason!  First, because ratings are so subjective, you are almost certain to get it wrong for a buyer, who then wants to shake you down over the slightest imperfection that you did not highlight in the description. If this is you, PLEASE I beg you - let's not ruin it for everyone else since I am vowing right now to NEVER list another LP on Ebay if this crap starts happening again to me.  Look, here's my solution:  Just look at the photos!  I have taken pretty clear pictures, and will post anything else you need in order to make a decision. So, contact me and let me know what you need to see. Otherwise, do not ask me a million questions about the quality of the spine, or label, or what is that stain?  It's all in the pictures. I will note anything I find noteworthy about the record - good or bad.  The starting price of the listing is approx. 15 to 20% below market value of the record. Please understand - after Ebay takes their 14%, that leaves me with extremely small margins to work with for records I am not desperate to sell.  For this reason, it makes little to no sense for me to endure endless hassles.  Agree?  Now that I got all that out of the way, please have fun and happy hunting!

INFO:  Yes, this is an original and yes, it's messed up. Water damage as you can see, but the vinyl was spared. Label looks terrific. Seeing as how Ex copies now sell for $900 plus, I think this is a great deal.

All LPs are removed from their jackets and placed outside of the jacket for shipping. If an album comes sealed (and will be noted as such in the above description), it will be shipped whole unless you request that I open it up to place the disc outside of the jacket for shipping. Both jacket and disc are placed inside of an outer plastic sleeve before packing for shipping. I use professional corrugated record mailers.

Grading:

I won’t abbreviate. I will describe with photos, any flaws or defects worth mentioning. Grading is subjective, but photos and a detailed description is more objective.

TERMS OF AUCTION/SALE: 

Buyer pays for POSTAGE & HANDLING:

Shipping rates are as of January 28, 2017; any subsequent rate increase will take precedence over the listed rates.

U.S. Shipping: 

$4.00 via USPS media mail for the first single LP or double disc LP set (excluding box sets). All US packages are shipped via eBay's USPS processing and include tracking. The first CD will be mailed using first class mail, up to three CD’s will qualify for first class, after that I use media mail.

Shipping of additional items of a multi-item purchase must add $$ according to the weight for each additional LP or CD. Please wait for my eBay invoice before making payment.

See U.S. Customers below for additional shipping services and payment method.

INTERNATIONAL Shipping - I ship to most countries, but do exclude certain countries where it is known for fraud (Africa, Russia, ask first if you have doubts) all packages shipped via first-class package international service and do not include tracking.

Prices will vary slightly due to the weight of the disc(s) and jacket. The amount listed in the shipping details is for this item only. Multiple item purchasers will need to wait for my invoice before making payment. On multiple item purchases the base rate for shipping will be the price of the highest/heaviest item to ship. Additional items will ship by weight.

See International Customers below for additional shipping services, requirements, and payment method.

U.S. CUSTOMERS:

Payment for U.S. customers using credit cards can be made via Paypal or pay direct from your Paypal account to mine. If this is a problem please e-mail me for acceptable alternatives. Priority mail is available upon request, please wait for my invoice with the appropriate shipping total via Ebay before making payment. Payment must be received within 3 days from the close of bidding or date of purchase. If you can’t meet my payment schedule please e-mail me with your needs. I only ask that you keep me informed. Items are shipped in professional corrugated mailers. If there are any other needs of your purchase please e-mail me and I will do my best to accommodate them.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: 

I have been shipping records and CDs around the world for over 20 years, so purchase with confidence. All packages are shipped via first class mail international (air); this is the least expensive method of shipping internationally, but does not necessarily meet all the conditions of Paypal’s buyer/seller protection plan. First Class Mail International does not offer tracking. If security is a major concern then please request Registered Mail, available upon request and at your expense, this is the least expensive method of meeting the conditions of Paypal’s buyer/seller protection plan; actual postal charge for registration is $12.95 in addition to the shipping total (required on all bids/purchases totaling $500 or more; this will be included with the invoiced shipping total). Priority Mail International and Express Mail International are available upon your request and at your expense. If you have any special needs of your purchase or you have any questions please e-mail me. 

*ALL CUSTOMERS*  

HANDLING TIME: 

Packages are usually shipped in less than 72 hours. NOTE:  This is not the same thing as delivery time, which begins once a package is turned over to the post office; averaging 3-7 business days for US delivery and 5 days to 3 weeks for international delivery (Italian customers it is not unusual for your package to take 4 weeks for delivery). International delivery is largely determined on how long it takes your local customs to process its mail. I will confirm receipt of payment and shipping date via my personal e-mail, adjust your filters accordingly. If you do not hear from me within the first three days after your payment, most likely my attempts to e-mail you have failed. Please keep me posted on your payment plans or any special requirements/needs of your purchase. 

RETURN POLICY:

Please e-mail me with specific details and I will get back to you with your options. I ask that if there is a problem with the item that you contact me as soon as possible after receiving it. Any item that must be returned is done so at the buyer’s expense. Any refund, exchange, or substitution/credit will be at the buyers choice, but not made until the original item is received back by me; in the condition as stated in the item description.  No refunds given on SEALED items if that item has been opened or otherwise damaged.

NON-ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES: 

US Customers:  Please wait at least two weeks from my confirmed shipping date before contacting me about the non-arrival of your package. Packages are not shipped with confirmation; this service is optional and available upon request at your expense, e-mail me before making payment so I can invoice you accordingly. It has been several years since I’ve had a package not make its US destination, so risk is minimal.

INTERNATIONAL Customers:  Please wait at least 3 weeks from my confirmed shipping date before contacting me about the non-arrival of your package. If security is your concern please have your package registered (see above for fee). I do my best to quickly post packages, but once the package is in the hands of the world’s postal systems it is beyond my control. With first class mail international my only option for investigating the loss of your package is to verify that it left this country to its destination country. Most all delayed/lost packages have disappeared/been delayed after they have reached their destination country. NOTE:  Based on recent buyer feedback, International packages have been moving much slower these days; it is not unusual for a package to take over three weeks for delivery (especially to Italy), though normally packages should arrive in 7 to 15 business days.  

MULTI-ITEM PURCHASERS:

Multi-bid winners/purchasers:  If you combine various formats such as LPs, 7" singles, and CDs, please wait for my eBay invoice for the shipping total before making payment. For example, US customers purchasing an LP with a 7” single and/or CD, as LPs ship via media mail, your package will ship as media mail. All international purchases are shipped via first-class package international service so discounting will be determined by weight. Shipping discounts apply only to multi-item purchases that are paid for in one single payment and shipped in a single package.