FAQs – Tim's Tunes

Returns & Refund Policy

Returns and refunds are at the discretion of the owner. Proof of posting can be provided on request to aid claims against shipping companies for damaged items during transit.

Who is Tim?

I'm a retired UK university library director who took early retirement in 2026 and was looking for a new challenge. I've always been collecting records since a kid as my...

Do you have a physical shop?

No - but I am considering running a market stall in St Albans very occasionally once I have enough stock to sell! If the business takes off then I may...

What records do you buy?

I am currently market-testing to see what is in demand and have been buying job lots of mixed vinyl to increase my stock. This means I have been acquiring items...

Shipping information

General I will endeavour to pack and ship items on the same day as they are ordered (if I receive orders before 14:00 GMT) with the exception of items ordered...

What are your Terms of Service?

TERMS OF SERVICE OVERVIEWThis website is operated by Tim Wales trading as Tim's Tunes. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Tim's Tunes. Tim's Tunes offers...

How do you grade vinyl condition?

I use these Discogs record grading guidelines to determine Mint, Near Mint, Very Good and Good quality assessments. I don't sell Poor or Fair quality items that I happen to...