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Selling great LPs "like they're goin' outta style" since 1996
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Welcome to Hip Wax TM -- the best source of top original records. In the words of an old Mace catalog: "Extravagant Music for the Parsimonious."
New arrivals ad infinitum -- the best records we can offer from the epicenter of the world's vinyl production and consumption (plus other top records from all over the world). One of the best-kept secrets in record collecting is yours to explore. Look, write, own, enjoy.
We are committed to: liberal appreciation of world culture, the aloha spirit, and traditional shopping (mail order or cash-and-carry). We take a dim view of online auctions, price guides, electronic payments, cell phones, etc. Dedicated record collectors will find better records here without much in the way of nonsense or hassle -- the way buying records should be. We accept trade from reasonable people; no eBay sellers, please.
Items for sale are original 12" 33rpm LP records except as listed otherwise. Use your browser's search function to search key words (idiom, artist, label, song, etc.) per page. To return here (the home page), just click on the Hip Wax logo at the top of each page.
Condition grades are assigned for both play and appearance--according to the standards of top collectors, DJs, and traditional resellers. If you have any doubts, inquire. Further jacket specifics (rub wear, splits, writing, etc.) available upon request.
Used LPs have been handled and cleaned with utmost care and always include both inner sleeves (usually original) & protective plastic outer sleeves. Generally, everything graded "E" or higher is clean, what many call "mint." Items that are "E-" or below show wear but usually play very well. Specific flaws may be mentioned in the description.
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We answer every relevant inquiry/order; if we don't reply the same day, we're away temporarily.
How to order: Please e-mail (order@hipwax.com) to order or inquire; just copy and paste (or retype) Hip Wax titles into your message. Yes, we know all about the items we sell! Please wait for our emailed reply to confirm before sending payment.
Safety: This is standard mail-order (protected by consumer law). Online ordering, our expertise, and foolproof mailing make it as affordable and reliable as buying in person. True, you don't get to see and hear everything first, but neither do you have to sift through junk. We can help with choosing and comparing specific titles and often cost.
Please don't: Please do not make payment payable to Hip Wax; use only the name & address provided in response to your emailed order. (We cannot list it here because of spam.) Also, please send no other correspondence by standard mail. To save you and us needless expense, please use email only for all discussion. Thanks for your cooperation.
Other items: Reasonable offers and inquiries about related vinyl are always welcome. The Hyp Records guide indicates the scope of our interests.
Payment is your responsibility, record shipment ours. Delivery to our postal box is impeccably reliable. For extra safety or large amounts from overseas, some choose to send by registered airmail; this means we must sign for it at the post office, which eliminates even the slightest chance of misdelivery.
Checks: Personal checks are safe, effective, and convenient. Some overseas banks can arrange to have a US bank (usually Citibank in New York) issue & send a check in US dollars. Travellers checks also work.
Money orders: Available for a nominal fee (from banks, post office, independent sources), they are a good choice for overseas customers and US customers who do not use checks.
Cash: U.S. currency is fast, convenient, & available worldwide. Sending it by mail works (the same as mailing records).
Wire transfer: For larger amounts ($100+), Western Union provides total safety. Toll-free numbers give locations & fees. Please let us know in advance if using Western Union.
Credit/debit: We have no way of accepting card payments.
PayPal: We are not eBay/PayPal members, sorry. Good idea but very poorly administered.
Packaging: Sturdy custom LP mailers are used instead of the common, cheesy, perforated ones. Our packaging prohibits internal movement (the only way to fly).
Shipping & handling includes labor, postage, special record box, padding, tape, labelling, & customs forms as neccessary. We do subsidize s/h costs in order to encourage orders of more than one item (hint!).
USPS (United States Postal Service) Domestic Mail anywhere:
USPS Airmail anywhere:
Above, treat any CDs/DVDs as 45s (free s/h). Treat all 78s/10" LPs as LPs.
Frequently we offer free mailing or reduced s/h charges for certain reasons (such as larger orders/amounts). Mailing typically happens day after receipt of payment.
That's it -- from here it's just seeing what's available and asking about any for sale. Please see also our record guide, which provides helpful information and unique context about desirable records, many of which are unknown to all but a lucky few!
Hyp Records Guide -- Don't miss it!
Some items may be listed for sale here.
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