[78-L] Q.R.S. discs

[Cary Ginell]

I have R-9037 (Hoke Rice & His Guitar: The Dirty Hangout Where I Stayed - part 1 & 2) and it's in about V condition. There is a limited demand for a record like this but because of the scarcity of the label, I'd list it with a minimum bid of either $24.99 or $49.99. But with record collectors, saying it is "used" just isn't enough. You need to adhere to the accepted grades in order to adequately describe the condition. Anything else is an insult to a collector. Here's what I use on my eBay listings and it has served me well: 
N (78)
As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78)
Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78)
Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78
Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78)
Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
V+ (78)
Is
 an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the 
finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from 
distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.
V (78)
Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78)
Quite
 playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. 
Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well 
below music level.
G+ (78)
Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G (78)
Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G- (78)
Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
F (78)
Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78)
Unplayable.
Cary Ginell



> From: L78rpm at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:40:23 -0400
> To: 78-l at 78online.com
> Subject: [78-L] Q.R.S. discs
> 
> I have copies of Q.R.S. R- 9036 and R-9037.  They are in  Tyrone's online 
> discography.
>  
> They are irrelevant to the focus of my collection and I want to list  them 
> on ebay.  Why don't we just say that they aren't damaged and their  
> condition is "used."  
>  
> If you were listing these on ebay, what would you give as a minimum  bid?  
> (No, this isn't a veiled attempt to sell them on this list.   Please don't 
> read the above as spam.)
>  
> Private replies may be appropriate.
>  
> Paul Charosh
>  
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