Crate Expectations
Vinyl record grading
Not sure whether your copy is VG+ or VG? Send us clear photos and we'll grade it to the Goldmine standard, the same way we grade every record we sell.
£5
Grading
Result within 3 working days of receiving your photo set. No postage and no address needed.
Digital product — no postage, nothing is posted.
What you get
- A Goldmine-standard grade for the vinyl
- A separate grade for the sleeve
- Short notes on any marks or wear that affected the grade
Photos we need from you
- Sleeve front and sleeve back, straight on
- Both record labels
- Every mark and seam clearly visible, with no glare
- Your own photos only — no stock images
- At least 1,200 pixels on the longest side
See Photo Guidance before you pay. Photos are only requested after payment.
How it works
- Pay through the secure checkout link — separate from the record basket.
- After payment, use the photo submission link tied to your order reference.
- We review your photo set and send the result within the stated working-day turnaround.
More detail on how it works, the FAQ and our refunds policy.