Is condition everything? Or more specifically, jacket condition?
While the vinyl itself is in absolutely stellar condition, the jacket for this copy did not survive well in it’s 67 years since production. I’m trying to sell this and have just seen a comparable copy go for $1800 (in near mint condition).
I’ve been very transparent in my listings and have posted photos of the jacket from every angle possible.
How much does jacket condition sway your buying decision for rare LPs?
Welcome!
Welcome, Nate. To answer your question, it all depends on how much I want a given album, how clean that copy really sounds, and of course the price relative to similar sales at least as going by a site like discogs. If I really wanted something, the jacket condition would not matter quite so much.
Welcome, and it is significant for me. Vinyl condition first closely followed by jacket, especially at those prices.
Appreciate the feedback! I mean I’m well aware I couldn’t sell a copy with a well worn cover for the same price as a near mint copy and there’d be a significant price disparity. Would you consider buying a great condition LP with a well worn cover for less $$ or do you only consider / wait for copies that tick both boxes?
Appreciate the reply! I feel what I’m running into is potential buyers passing on or overlooking the quality of the record itself based solely on the condition of the cover.
Simple answer: Supply and demand. If there’s a widely coveted album that’s hard to find the price goes up. And as with anything of a particular interest, the better the condition, the wider your field of potential buyers.
True True. Maybe I’ll post it on here in the Marketplace and see if it gets some traction. 
Just a question of finding that one buyer.