Sales Forum - Grading and Wants Guidelines

Two posts reference the sales forums on soul source that have been moved from the old blog to the new articles as part of the latest site reorg

Record Grading

Posted by modernsoulsucks, in sales 04 December 2011 ·

Here is a start to arrive at something we can agree on.

This will not be compulsory but sellers may want to include in their ads something along the lines of "graded as per recommended SS guidelines" .

M- As good as it gets, practically an untouched record that plays as if it were brand new store stock

VG++The odd barely discernable surface mark or minor blemish, nothing that will affect play in any way.

VG+ A few more marks than a VG++ record but still sounds fine for listening and/or DJing. No scratches. A used but far from abused copy.

VG Light scuffs and light scratches throughout, most can't be felt. Expect surface wear throughout the record with light surface noise and possibly a few pops. Should still serve as a suitable player copy for listening & DJing despite the moderate noise.

VG- The record may have some scratches that will be deep enough to feel. Audible clicks and pops are likely consistent throughout the grooves. Should still play well enough for DJing if you're not a stickler. Expect noticeable noise throughout, NO SKIPS though.

G+ A record that has been played and not taken care of. Constant background noise will be present. NO SKIPS but such records are the lowest grade likely to still serve as a cheap filler copy for those in need.

Things like WOL, label tears and sticker marks will have to be listed seperately. A coupler of "X"s on a M- record makes no difference IMO whilst someone's name scrawled across the label does.

Thoughts?

ROD

Wants Guidelines

Posted by modernsoulsucks, in sales 04 January 2012

Anyone got anything to add to the following?

Just a few words to hopefully enable members to get the best out of this feature.

Ads, as within Sales, are limited to 2 per day per member with no re-posting within 3 days. If you are posting a couple or more wants please do not split into seperate ads.

New members are asked to post an introduction before placing any ads.

It is suggested that members are precise in their wording. Asking generally for a want can lead to both set sale and "make me an offer" replies. If members do not wish to make an offer then state clearly in the ad that you are only interested in the item at a set sale price.

Rather than a general "Wanted" or "Looking for..." in the Topic Title it is recommended that members give some indication as to artists,labels etc

Where replies are received to a want it is only polite to contact all members who have taken the time to respond. An interim reply where you are awaiting further offers to compare prices or to decline the offer.

Members can also state what they wish to pay for an item which would cut out having to respond to offers above that price.

If members do not want comments to appear within the ad then lock the topic and ask for all responses to be via PM. If the topic is not locked then members are asked to restrict their comments to those which may help to locate the item. Any wider discussion can be accommodated by opening a new topic in LAYB.