The Monkees Changes Colgems LP stereo 1970 VG+

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Artist: The Monkees Title: Changes Label/Number: Colgems COS-119 (S) Jacket condition: VG+ Record condition: VG+ Notes: The cover is in decent condition with some light ring wear and some seam and corner wear that warrant grading it down a little to VG+. The labels are in pretty good shape with just a few spindle marks and a couple of min or scratches. The vinyl is bright and glossy with a few light scuffs and scratches that lead me to grade it down some to VG+. It plays nicely with just a bit of occasional surface noise. The music far and away predominates. As a small, added bonus the record is still contained in its original Colgems inner sleeve. Grading: Grading is usually only visual unless there are obvious problems that need to be checked out. I did play this one as noted above. I use Goldmine standards with a VG++ added for items NOT QUITE up to M-. I try to be conservative and grade as though I were buying the record.  Mono (M) or Stereo (S) is noted after catalog number. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions.   Mailing and costs: Domestic shipping is via USPS, media mail. I do require delivery confirmation as a protection for both myself and the buyer. This is a cheaper alternative to requiring insurance on each package. Of course, insurance will still be optional at a buyer's request and expense. I also add $1.50 to cover the cost of a new custom record mailer and pads. Therefore, the total handling fees are $2.25--$1.50 for the mailers/pads and $.75 for delivery confirmation. Overseas shipping on purchases under $50.00 may be sent by USPS First Class Mail International but I will upgrade at the buyer's request. Orders for more than $50.00 will need to be by Priority Mail International. This provides added protection for both the buyer and for me. The price will be the actual shipping costs plus the $1.50 noted above for the mailer and pads. 

I always mail in a poly sleeve with the record outside the jacket. If there's an original inner sleeve I also remove the record from that and put it in a plain sleeve for mailing. That way, there are no seam splits on either the jacket or the sleeve due to any handling in the mail.

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