Play grade if the sellers offers that option accompanied with the visual grading is in my opinion the best way to purchase. As stated already the condition of the record can be very misleading and in the end how well it plays and sounds is the part that can make a purchase unpleasennt or pleasing. I have noticed quite a few sellers on here that offer it. Best advice is find a few different sellers and realize you have to spend the money to get the LPs and the quality of the purchases will help you build a good relationship on trust and what to expect for future purchases in regards to the subjective terms used for grading. Purchasing from someone who knows about proper set up and play not just someone who knows the value they can obtain for the used LP's is important, to me anyway. Cheers.
Used Classical LP seller who grades by listening
Can any of you tell me if you have found any sellers who grade by actually listening to the albums and have had a good experience. I'm aware this may cost more but I believe there is absolutely no way of grading an LP correctly by observing under light. Thanks in advance!