Are scratch LPs part of the game ?


Hi guys,

I noticed that some of my new LPs after a few weeks of playing gets some fine and medium scratches.
I'm very careful when removing them in and out of their plastic/paper sleeves.
despite of them i can see some scratches on the LP surface.
Is there a technique in handling these so that there will be no scratches at all ?
Although the scratches are not deep enough for the needle to jump or skip. It just irritating.
Is this part of the game or is there proper method of handling them ?
I also feel sometimes on brand new sealed LPs that when you remove an LP back from the sleeve that there is some sort of friction between the LP and sleeve-possibly some scratches happening. Again, is this something that can be done to minimize the scratches or this is part of law of physics (Friction) ?
Hoping some enlightenment.

Cheers-Noli
nolitan
I have albums that are 40 years old and no significant scratches.If you live in a dusty area such as unpaved roads,dry ground,the wind my be blowing that sandy dust in your home through air leaks causing a problem.
The best way to inspect a LP is in sunlight. The flaws, dirt, scratches and various marks become visible.
It can be scary to look upon some of them in the naked truth of sunlight.
Elizabeth is absolutely correct. That's why there's more florescent lighting in record stores than, even, incandescent. Often, when I get home and get a good look at what I bought...well, it's only money.
How clean do you keep your house? Your car? Are they always spotless? Do you make certain to remove lint from your suit before leaving the house? Shoes polished and immaculate?

If you answered yes to these questions, then LP scratches will not be part of the game provided you purchased the LP new.
If they are not part of the game then why worry about them or take any preventive measures?

They can be avoided but accidents happen and they are definitely part of the game ie they can happen if not careful and sometimes even if you are and often are the case with used lps.