In order to ensure that you know exactly what you are purchasing
every title for sale here at On The Fringe is graded
according to the following table. If you require more details
on the exact condition of a particular title then please
contact us. The grading can be
found at the start of the titles description and will take
the form of that shown in the abbreviation column, below.
| Name |
Abbreviation |
Description |
| MINT |
MN |
The record itself is in brand new condition with no
surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The
cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet
or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised
as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. |
| EXCELLENT |
EX |
The record shows some signs of having been played,
but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or
creasing. |
| VERY GOOD |
VG |
The record has obviously been played many times, but
displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite
noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without
any major defects, is acceptable. |
| GOOD |
GD |
The record has been played so much that the sound
quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some
distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents
suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits,
discoloration, etc. |
| FAIR |
FR |
The record is still just playable but has not been
cared for properly and displays considerable surface
noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will
be torn, stained and/or defaced. |
| POOR |
PR |
The record will not play properly due to scratches,
bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will
be badly damaged or partly missing. |
| BAD |
BD |
The record is unplayable or might even be broken,
and is only of use as a collection-filler. |
