Small independent record shop based in Edinburgh, Scotland. These are the same terms as our Discogs store, so you get the same promise wherever you buy.
Grading
- All records are graded to the Discogs/Goldmine standard, conservatively.
- Media and sleeve are graded separately. Grading is visual unless the listing says "play-graded".
- Extra photos are available on request – just message us before buying.
Payment
- At the moment every order is placed and paid for through Discogs checkout: the "Buy on Discogs" button on each record takes you straight to its listing.
- Unpaid Discogs orders are cancelled after 3 days unless you've messaged us.
- Orders from outside the UK are always placed through our Discogs store.
Dispatch & packing
- Orders ship within 2 working days of payment, from Edinburgh.
- Records are packed in rigid LP mailers with stiffeners.
- To prevent seam splits, vinyl is shipped outside the jacket, in its inner sleeve – just ask if you'd prefer it kept inside.
- Combined shipping: buy several items and you only pay a small extra per record.
Shipping costs
First record, then each extra record in the same order.
| Destination | Service | First record | Each extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh collection | By arrangement | Free | Free |
| UK | Royal Mail Tracked 48 | £5.00 | £1.00 |
| Europevia Discogs | Royal Mail International Tracked | £17.00 | £2.00 |
| USAvia Discogs | Royal Mail International Tracked | £31.00 | £3.00 |
| Rest of worldvia Discogs | Royal Mail International Tracked | £30.00 | £3.00 |
Europe, USA and rest-of-world orders are placed through our Discogs store, which handles payment, EU VAT and customs paperwork.
UK shipping
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 as standard. Tracked 24 or Special Delivery available on request.
- Local collection in Edinburgh available by arrangement, free of charge.
International shipping
- Orders from outside the UK are placed through our Discogs store.
- Royal Mail International Tracked on all international orders. Tracked & Signed for higher-value orders.
- EU: Discogs collects VAT at checkout on orders up to €150, so there should be nothing extra to pay on delivery.
- Rest of world: any import duties, taxes or handling fees charged by your country are the buyer's responsibility.
- Customs forms are always completed honestly – we can't mark parcels as gifts or under-declare values.
Lost or damaged parcels
- Every order is tracked. If a parcel is lost, you'll get a full refund or a replacement once Royal Mail confirms the loss.
- If anything arrives damaged, message us within 7 days with photos (keep the packaging) and we'll put it right.
Returns
- If an item isn't as described, return it for a full refund, including return postage.
- You can also cancel for any reason within 14 days of delivery. Return the item in the same condition and we'll refund the item price and the original standard postage within 14 days of getting it back. In this case, return postage is paid by the buyer.
- Full details are in our terms & returns.
Contact
- Email smikirecords@gmail.com or use our contact form – we aim to reply within 24 hours.
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