If you are discovering Dark Sides' catalogue for the first time, please read carefully these terms and conditions of sale. They have been issued in such a way that you can make your choice, and place your order, easily and safely. Do not hesitate to inform us of any modification that could be useful to you.

RECORD CONDITION - GRADING: the records are listened to before being graded.

All our records are complete with their inner sleeves and inserts and are in MINT or EXCELLENT condition, unless otherwise specified (the cover is graded first, and then the record).

  • M means that it is a perfect copy (in mint condition). M- means almost perfect.
  • EX means that the condition is excellent: there is minor surface noise between the tracks and possibly at times on the music, sometimes because the pressing is not perfect, or the cover is slightly worn or damaged (for instance a small tear or some writing on back cover). A really nice record!
  • VG means very good, more (+) or less (-): there is more serious surface noise on part of the record (scratch) or a constant minor surface noise, or the cover is more worn or damaged (for instance a tear or some writing on front cover).
  • G means good: the record plays but is nearly worn out or the cover has serious damages.

We are very strict with our grading system. In our opinion, most of the used records must be graded EX, even if they look M or M- and, especially for the old records, if they have only been played a few times. We think our records in VG+ minimum condition will give you complete satisfaction. Of course, a VG copy and even more a G copy is impaired by some noises which prevent from a comfortable listening but they do not skip.

PRICES: in Euros.

THIS IS AN AUCTION CATALOGUE
So the prices are Minimum Offer Prices in Euros
Please find the last closing date in the Catalogue page.

The unsold records on the closing date can be ordered for the minimum prices at any time until the publication of the next catalogue.

PAYMENT: in Euros to Olivier Fromentin.

By Credit Card (Eurocard/Mastercard/Visa), Paypal, International Cheque drawn on a French bank or International Postal Money Order (if you send a photocopy of the postal receipt, we will send your package immediately).

Please do not send the payment with your order. We will email you an invoice listing the records which are reserved for you. This invoice will mention the postage and the exact conditions of the records. It may be possible to confirm only part of your order. In that case, please email the modifications and we will correct the invoice. We will send your records on receipt of the payment. If you pay by Credit Card, the records will be sent to you as soon as possible.

POSTAGE: at cost price.

All our packages are strong and registered. We use a new special box of the best quality for each order with added stiffener(s) for protection. Records and jackets are separated to prevent damages. Delivery by priority airmail service is free for all invoices over 300 Euros.

POSTAGE RATES (for registered parcels)

Priority airmail

Weight up to

Western Europe

Other Europe & Africa

America, Asia and Oceania

400 g

10.00

10.40

12.20

500 g

10.30

10.80

12.60

750 g

12.00

12.50

14.50

1000 g

13.00

14.00

16.80

1250 g

14.00

15.00

19.80

1500 g

15.00

16.00

22.10

1750 g

16.00

17.00

23.50

2000 g

16.50

18.00

24.50
1 SP = 50 g 1 LP = 220 g 1 CD = 100 g 1 strong special packing box = 300 g

GUARANTEE: in full.

If you are not satisfied with any of the records because of an incorrect grading or description, please send them back by return post and we will reimburse you or give you a credit, as you wish.


DARK SIDES c/o Olivier Fromentin, 61 Route du Petit Médoc
86800 Sèvres Anxaumont, FRANCE.
Tel: +33 549 452 930 - Fax (any time): +33 549 452 919 - E-mail: info@frenchrecords.com