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Buying A Cartridge Direct From Japan

Seems like there can be some decent savings when buying certain cartridges directly from Japan, vs buying from here in the US. Since I'm just learning about cartridges, would there be any kind of difference between a Japan model and a US model, maybe electrically or something, that would prevent using a Japan model here in the US? I would think they would be exactly the same, but I want to be sure before I maybe do anything. Thanks.
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Better to buy second hand thru Audiogon? How much did they pay you to type that?

Especially considering the delicacy of a cart, I think a new new cart, shipped insured and packed correctly from any country would be less of a risk than going through Audiogon second hand.

While I have certainly bought second-hand carts here, I understood the risks I was taking and for the price asked was willing to accept that risk.

But would I sleep better buying new from Japan than 2nd hand from Audiogon? You betcha.
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