Well, this won't make your choice any easier: New VPI Cliffwood table at $900. (and the Scout Jr. is being blown out at $1299 most places as it's discontinued).
http://americanmadeaudio.com/2017/06/30/vpi-launches-entry-level-cliffwood-turntable-actually-made-c...
http://americanmadeaudio.com/2017/06/30/vpi-launches-entry-level-cliffwood-turntable-actually-made-c...