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Sell LP's: No visible scuffs. Let buyer remove static if needed?
Lewm, in this particular listing I grade each cover/disc separately, they just happen to both be Near Mint. Item was purchased by me new only a year or two ago. Probably only played once. See other listings for the disparity you describe. AB 
Sell LP's: No visible scuffs. Let buyer remove static if needed?
Sure, no problem; https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-ALLMAN-BROTHERS-BAND-MFSL-IDLEWILD-SOUTH-OOP-NEAR-MINT-MOBILE-FIDELITY/203216904244?hash=item2f50abe034:g:HBoAAOSwjkhf1P5X  
Sell LP's: No visible scuffs. Let buyer remove static if needed?
If you look at enough ebay listings you will see that most are not 'play graded' but 'visually graded' only. There are many sellers that have absolutely no clue on how to grade records. I always knock them down a notch or two from what the seller ... 
Why so many angry audiophiles?
What an outstanding post. Reading thru pg1 and getting warm and fuzzy thoughts up until the bottom of the page where where 'sojourn98' comments on audiophiles ensconced in their nice houses with their 5K systems. Then it happened, 'inna' had to sm... 
Better Integrated Amp?
I'm with elliottbnewcombjr. Vintage (well maintained) will give you the most bang for the buck (or pound). Back when power was rated @RMS, this was a more honest, realistic rating. Older Marantz, Sansui, Sony and Pioneer receivers shouldn't disapp... 
AUDIOPHILE OR JUST CRAZY ?
I'm with you Geurds. As a young man I would venture off to the local HiFi store here in Phnx. Spent hours there. Purchased my first component system there. I found McIntosh and JBL there. Many yrs later duplicated that system for my personal use (... 
Living with unsolvable hum - Any audio detectives out there?
After 40 yrs in the communication business, there are 2 main sources of 'hum'. The first obvious one is an extraneous ground. The 2nd and most difficult one is an unbalance line load. All of the suggestions here are very good ones indeed. I read m... 
Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital"
That was fun (the slices of bread analogy). I should qualify it as being an explanation given to me back in the mid-late 80's. My first digital player was of the single laser type. The sound was horrible. In addition, early CDs were digitized copi... 
What did you make for Christmas?
Whoopie! 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
Only in the sense of it being transportable, sorry... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
David Gilmour's "Live At Pompeii" Love me some pseudo (in a positive vein) Floyd.  
Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital"
This is so far down the food chain it may never be read but..a man much wiser than I explained this phenomenon in this way. Think of a tape recorded piece of music as a loaf of bread. Digital conversion cut that loaf into many slices. Crumbs fall ... 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
Dear seller, you do have a use for paypal. The fact that they protect the buyer gives the buyer another incentive to make the purchase. I feel safe and comfortable using paypal. You are very likely a reputable seller, but unfortunately there are s... 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
Day and night on this one. Seems many of you change your audio systems like I change my socks. I keep and maintain my equipment a long time. I've been on USAudioMart for several years and bought one thing. I was only looking for one specific item ... 
Does a taste for high end audio, also carry over into your other interests?
I'm best described as "Penny wise and Pound foolish".