HELP & ORDER INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions customers most often ask before and after placing an order.

How are your records graded?

Every record is visually checked and played where appropriate so grading is as consistent as possible. Where both sleeve and record grades are shown, the sleeve grade is listed first and the record / 45 itself second. A sleeve grade indicates that the item has a picture sleeve.

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Are your records original pressings?

The majority of our stock is made up of original 45s. Reissues and other non-original pressings are identified in the listing where applicable.

Are the audio samples taken from the actual record for sale?

Yes. Audio samples are recorded from the actual 45 being offered for sale and are not enhanced.

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How is postage calculated?

Postage is calculated automatically from your delivery country and the records in your basket. Combined postage is applied where available, and AvidVinyl uses Royal Mail shipping services.

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Do you offer combined postage?

Yes. Multi-buy postage discounts are built into the checkout and are calculated automatically from the items in your basket.

What about VAT, customs charges and import taxes?

International customers are responsible for any VAT, duties, customs fees, handling charges or import taxes required by their country. These costs are not collected in advance by AvidVinyl. Shipping costs are not refundable when a parcel is returned because import charges were refused.

How can I pay?

Checkout is processed securely through PayPal. Depending on PayPal availability, you may also be offered a debit or credit card option through PayPal.

Do I need an account to order?

No. Guest checkout remains available. Creating an account lets you use saved details, view your order history and take part in AvidVinyl Rewards.

How do AvidVinyl Rewards work?

Member Benefits increase automatically as your lifetime product spend grows. Shipping charges do not count towards qualifying spend. Your current progress can be viewed in your account.

Will I receive an order confirmation?

Yes. After a successful PayPal payment, your order is recorded and you are taken to the confirmation page. A customer confirmation email is also sent with the order details.

Will I be told when my order is dispatched?

Yes. We will contact you again when your order has been dispatched. Where a tracking or reference number is available, it can be included in the dispatch email.

Why do you recommend adding a mobile telephone number?

Your mobile number is optional, but it is recommended so delivery partners can send SMS delivery updates and tracking notifications where supported.

What happens if a record has already sold elsewhere?

Every effort is made to keep the website up to date. Because some records may also be offered through other trusted marketplaces, on extremely rare occasions an item may sell elsewhere first. If that happens, we will contact you promptly and issue a full refund if payment has already been made, normally within a few hours.

I still have a question. How do I contact you?

Use the contact page and include the stock code or order reference where possible so we can help quickly.

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