I've just baught an unplayed 45 which by appearance is totally mint.
But due to low quality pressing, probably a low budget set up, there is some background noise.
So how should this 45 be graded ?
It would be great if the goldmine standard grading system become the worldwide stanard but I doubt that will ever happen.
I noticed a reference to Craig Moerer earlier in this thread i'd say he's probably the strictest of the major dealers. His vg+ is best i've come across.