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Contact Information:
Mike Walbridge, 78 rpm Records, P.O. Box 376 Warrenville, IL 60555
E-mail address: ailene78rpm-list@yahoo.com
Phone No.: 630-668-4651

MIKE WALBRIDGE'S RECORD SALE

Mike Walbridge has decided to sell his duplicates! He began collecting 78 rpm records in the early 1950s first for his listening pleasure and eventually as an avid collector of jazz and big band records. He has accumulated approximately 20,000 78 rpm records over the past 56 years. Of course, during that time he has duplicated a number of records. This is your chance to fill in any gaps you might have in your own collection. Mike will eventually be adding more records so be sure to check this website occasionally. If you would like to be notified when additional records are added, you can just e-mail us to make this request.

All 78s are played and visually graded by Mike and he makes every effort to grade fairly and accurately. Mike wants you to be satisfied with your purchase(s); so if you feel a record has been inaccurately graded, you may return the record for a full refund, less shipping costs.

78 RPM RECORDS

Rules, Policies and Procedures

1. Phone Inquiries: If you have questions regarding the condition or grading of a record, feel free to contact Mike at 630-668-4651. No orders will be taken over the phone.
2. Purchasing Records: You may order records by e-mail or through the U.S. mail. When ordering records please include the Item Number, Artist/Orchestra, and price. U.S. mail orders should be addressed to: 78 RPM Records, P.O. Box 376, Warrenville, IL 60555. To order by e-mail, just click on the above e-mail link. You can copy the items from the lists and then paste them directly into the e-mail. Be sure to include your name and address on your order.
3. Invoices: Invoices will be submitted within five days of receiving the order. The invoice will include a shipping/handling charge as follows: $10.00 for 1 to 5 records and $1.00 for each additional record. Shipping charges for any oversea shipment or any special shipping requests will be determined prior to the invoice being submitted. If requested, packages will be insured.
4. Payments: Payment must be received prior to the records being shipped. Payments may be made by PayPal, money order, or personal check. If paying with a personal check, shipment will not be made until the check has cleared. Checks and money orders should be made out to Mike Walbridge and should be sent to 78 RPM Records, P.O. Box 376, Warrenville, IL 60555. Payment is due 30 days from date of the invoice.
5. Shipments: All shipments will be U.S. Postal Service unless special requests are made by the buyer. If special shipping is requested, the shipping cost will be determined by the type of shipping requested. All records are carefully packed. Insurance will be applied if requested by the buyer. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.

GRADING

Grading has been done both visually and audibly. Mike visualizes and plays each record and makes every effort to keep the grading as honest and as simple as possible. If for some reason you feel a record has been graded inaccurately, feel free to return the record and you money will be happily refund, less shipping charges.

• NM = near new condition
• VG++ = barely played, extremely close to near new condition
• VG+ = played, but not abused condition, should play very well, may have light scratches, scuffs
• VG = well played, but should play pretty well, will have deeper scratches, scuff; may have some background noise, scratches, scuffs, wear
• G = well used, pretty bad condition, lots of background noise

TERMINOLOGY

Bb=bb hole, Bk=back, CH=center hole, Chp=chip, CO=cutout, Crk=crack, Cvf=cover, Dmg=damage, Edg=edge, E.C.=edge crack, Ext=extremely, Flk=flake, Grv=groove, Lam=laminate, Lbl=label, Lt=light, NAP=not affect play, rpd=repaired, Rps=rips, Rw=ring wear, Scfs=scuffs, Scrs=scratches, Sit=slight, Sm=seam, Sml=small, Soc=sticker on cover, Sol=sticker on label, Spl=split, Spn=spine, Stn=stain, Swrls=swirls, Toc=tear on cover, Tol=tear on label, Woc=writing on cover, Wol=writing on label, Wr=wear, Wrp=warp

LABEL ABBREVIATIONS

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