*Please read this before selling or buying any item*

Posting An Item

Feel free to post links from any other site you trade from just as long as it is music related.

All posts should be laid out similar to the post below item. Obviously you will have to change it to suite your needs when it comes down to DVDs this is only a guide. never post your address or phone number.

PayPal

We recommend all members to pay via PayPal and all sellers to except payments via PayPal. You can open a PayPal account here. 

We also recommend you pay for all transactions with the PayPal Pay for a Purchase form, you must be logged into PayPal to use the form, and you will also need the sellers email address and exact amount to be paid including Shipping Costs (the amount must be agreed on by both seller and buyer via PM) so you can send money. You can find the form here. or you can also add a Private Message Buy Now button click here.

Sending money with PayPal is as safe as any other PayPal transaction, with leading technology to help protect you against fraud. 

After posting your item for sale all bidding or offers must be done by  PM (Private Message). The amount must be agreed on by both seller and buyer via  PM (Private Message), and then the buyer can proceed to PayPal (Pay for a Purchase form) or you can also add a Private Message Buy Now button click here

We also ask all Buyers after a happy transaction to post a little comment about the transaction. 

Only reply to a post to ask questions about the item for sale. 

Allowed Items

MP3s (MP3s must only be offered if you are the copyright owner of the material or acting on behalf of the owner)
DVDs (All DVDs music and films)
CDs
Vinyl including 7" singles, 12", EPs, LPs, Picture discs etc
Cassettes 
VHS
Music Memorabilia
Music Clothing 

Grading your Music for sale 

How to grade a record
Light is important when examining records, the best light to use is a single bright source (not the sun, it is too bright). Use a clear light bulb (one where you can see the element), hold the record so that the reflection of the light is hidden by the label, then tilt it gently so the light catches in the grooves. Finally, move the record slowly back and forth, watching for the light catching on scratches or grime. This will reveal most damage. 
You are looking mainly for scratches, however also look out for warps and needle damage. Dirt on the record should be cleaned before grading as it my

MINT (M) 
The record is as new. The cover and any inserts should be in perfect condition. Many Dealers do not use this classification as a record is unlikely to arrive through the post in truly mint condition. 

EXCELLENT PLUS (EX+) 
The record is near-mint, there is no damage or visible surface marking. Under Bright Light you may see fine lines on the record, caused by rubbing on the paper sleeve. Reserve this grade for records where you have difficulty spotting anything wrong. The Cover and inserts are undamaged. 

EXCELLENT (EX) 
The record may show some signs of having been played, possibly with light surface marks or fingerprints but there is no appreciable lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. 

EXCELLENT MINUS (EX-) 
There may be fairly visible surface markings under bright light but the sound quality if the record is not adversely affected. The Cover and inserts may have noticeable light creasing or "foxing" due to dampness but they are all present and intact. 

VERY GOOD (VG) 
The record has obviously been played a lot, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite surface marks and some light scratches. Also Use this grading where the record has suffered perhaps one more visible scratch, but is otherwise in EX or better condition. The cover may be creased a little and/or frayed at the opening. You should itemize any more serious damage such as tears. 
Buying or selling anything in less than VG condition is not recommended, if you sell records in worse condition, expect some to get returned, even if your descriptions were honest. 

GOOD (G) 
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has been affected noticeably, perhaps with some distortion and clicks due to scratches. The main place to use this classification is for picture discs, where the sound deteriorates more quickly with use. The cover and inserts may be folded, have minor tears and/or splits at the edges, they have not been looked after. 

FAIR ( F )
The record is still just playable, but has not looked after there is a lot surface noise, it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced, possibly with chunks missing. 

POOR (P)
The record will no longer play properly due to the damage. The Cover will be folded torn and probably incomplete 

BAD (B)
You got be desperate to complete your collection to buy this one! It WILL be unplayable, and if you get the cover, treat it as a bonus! 

CDs

CDs are harder to grade, sometimes CDs that appear mint will not play, other CDs that look wrecked may play fine!

To further complicate the issue damaged CDs may play fine on one player and not on another! For this reason it is not advisable to mail CDs that have scratches on them.

Use EX or EX+ for CDs with no visible marks.

The surface of a CD will mark very easily, one wipe will produce fine lines, describe a CD in this condition as EX-

CDs in card sleeves often show more visible surface rubbing, describe these as VG.

Hold the CD up to the light If you can light through the disc this is more serious. Pin pricks of light may indicate decay of the disc. This decay is likely to advance with time and the CD should not be sold. linear marks are caused by scratches, these are less likely to get worse with time, but may render the CD unplayable on some machines. Cover damage to inlays and Digipacks is graded as for records, the Boxes are not graded as they can be replaced.