AEROSMITH - "The First Decade" - 8 LP PROMO Box Set - One of a KIND????

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I purchased this box set almost 30 years ago, being the Aerosmith fan that I am and wouldn't you know it that becasue of the rest of the music collection, I haven't even taken these records out of their sleeves yet. The box itself is Very Good ++ with only one spot on the entire box being defective, that being the very bottom of the spine where some of the black covering has come up. All eight record albums are Near Mint. Each of these eight records has a WHITE LABEL PROMO along with each of the eight albums having the following printed on the back of the jacket in gold, "FOR PROMOTION USE ONLY, Ownership Reserved By CBS, Sale is Unlawful". During the last 30 years, this copy is the ONLY one that I have ever seen and I don't expect to see another one again. So, if you are looking for something that not everyone else has also and you would like it all to be in Near Mint condition, then this is the auction for you, the collector.

                    DESCRIPTION/CONDITION

Artist:   “Aerosmith”

Title:     “The First Decade" (8 LP Box Set)

Individual Albums:   1. Aerosmith - Columbia FC 32005

                                    2. Get Your Wings - Columbia FC 32847

                                    3. Toys in the Attic - Columbia JC 33479

                                    4. Rocks - Columbia JC 34165

                                    5. Draw the Line - Columbia PC 34856 

                                    6. Bootleg - Columbia PC2 35564

                                    7. Night in the Ruts - Columbia FC 36050

                                    8. Greatest Hits - Columbia FC 36865

Format:  LP 33 1/3`

Label:    Columbia - White Label PROMO's

Import:  No (U.S.)

Release Date: 1984

Condition Vinyl:  NEAR MINT

Condition Jackets:  NEAR  MINT

Box:    VERY GOOD ++ (on the bottom of the spine there is a 2" x 2" section where the black cloth material has started to tear)

Special Attributes:   EIGHT (8) LP BOX SET

                                   DEMONSTRATION - NOT FOR SALE COPIES

Synopsis: Aerosmith was one of the most popular hard rock bands of the '70s, setting the style and sound of hard rock and heavy metal for the next two decades with their raunchy, bluesy swagger. The Boston-based quintet found the middle ground between the menace of the Rolling Stones and the campy, sleazy flamboyance of the New York Dolls, developing a lean, dirty riff-oriented boogie that was loose and swinging and as hard as a diamond.

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               CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

My goal is to attain high customer satisfaction which will be achieved by selling products that are in at least NEAR MINT/VERY GOOD+ condition, along with using reasonable shipping costs. I won’t charge handling fees like some seller, but I will combine multiple wins to ensure that you get the optimal shipping cost. IF after you received your item and you have a problem PLEASE let me solve so that we can avoid possible unwarranted negative feedback.                     

                                                  RETURNS

Items may be returned only if there is an error in the description. Any damage caused en-route must be resolved between the buyer and the Postal Service

                                               SHIPPING

Note: The rates below are those that should be used in trying to estimate shipping costs total payment

• Media Mail:   $ 5.05
• Parcel Post:  $13.29
• Priority Mail: $15.95
• Canada: $35.00 (Global Express due to the weight of the box set)
• Europe, Asia, Etc: Please inquire as to postage rates.

International Buyers, Please take note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. There is of course a $2.75 fee for the processing of International transactions as there is an extra trip to the post office for postage quotes, increased communications and additional paperwork for shipping International. This fee must be paid with the product purchase.

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                 PAYMENT

Winning bid, please pay by the FIFTH day following the auction close. The payment due date can be extenPAYPAL is the preferred payment vehicle which allows a buyer to complete payment the day of the auction. which allows for expedited shipping., I will send you (the buyer) an invoice the day of the auction. That being the case, the invoice will default with “Media Mail”, if you want otherwise then please let me know immediately so that we don’t have to have invoices voided.

         GRADING GUIDLINES

I do not use any “modified” versions of grading. I use the true tried and tested Goldmine grading system. There is no need to confuse buyers therefore I use the grading scale that has been successful for thirty years. Unless otherwise stated, our products are VISUALLY graded with the aid of a bright 150W light bulb. I grade VERY conservatively, in order to ensure that buyers are happy. All flaws worth noting to potential buyers (scratches, MINOR warps, cut out holes, saw marks, split cover seams, writing, etc.) will be listed in the item descriptions in an attempt to avoid any, and all, surprises. Keep in mind, or be aware, that many import picture sleeve 45’s had jackets that were different than the U.S. releases as they look like a jacket but do not have three sides glued together.

· M (Mint): unopened record or compact disc.

· NM (Near Mint); Vinyl that appears to have never been played. There are simply NO visible blemishes on the vinyl/disc or jacket/case

· VG++: Occasionally I will use this one if the item is NM, but I don’t feel comfortable grading it that way as there might be a small blemish on it.

· VG+ (or EX); Except for a few minor things, this would be Near Mint. This will show slight light signs of wear including light signs of scuff or scratches that DO NOT affects the listening experience. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than ONE inch long)

· VG: More marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops. This type of material will not be sold by this seller. Groove wear and light scratches are evident. Surface noise is heard but it is not overwhelming. Minor writing, tape or stickers are visible

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