I would like to know what your thoughts are for returns on the Lost Dogs Forum

1ThoughtKnown

Seller pays return shipping fee

mrussel1 said:

mace1229 said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

It really is caveat emptor with second hand records. This is a potential learning opportunity for all. I will request an accurate grade on the media and sleeve for any vinyl I purchase from Lost Dogs going forward and some photos. 

Someday I may sell some as well. I will be sure to be very accurate. Technically, any record played (even once) is VG+.  Even a sealed record cannot technically be graded mint… how do you know? 

If you want more context…. Here is a valuable link:
https://support.discogs.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001566193

Interesting. I don’t understand why being played once devalues it so much. If I was intending to listen to a record I’d probably prefer it has been played a few times over a sealed one given the number of pressing issues, especially with the vault.
On my vault 10, the side with Moline, sounded pretty muffled for about half of it right out of the box. Wouldn’t know if it had never been played.

I agree.  The devaluation guide seems old, like from before the real vinyl boom.  OOP records V+ don't knock down the value at that level.  In fact, some people like buying open NM records.

I like buying open records.. but not graded at NM/M-
its how you as the consumer want to approach it, you certainly don’t have to. I always err on the conservative side when grading as a seller. Why? Any business will tell you, the best approach is to underpromise and overdeliver.  Exceeding expectations is the best way to ensure a happy customer. 

landolinks

Thanks for the feedback everyone! There were some very good suggestions that hopefully will help out this situation or assist someone else in the future. I am going to have the mods close this out. Please close out this thread. @Sea

jpdannabelle

Seller pays return shipping fee

Seller pays return shipping. A clear description including any flaws should be disclosed. They knew what it looked like when they packed it up.