Just ordered a vpi avenger

Right. It can take hours, sometimes more than two, to set up a turntable for the first time. Doing this can void your ability to be helplessly dependent on sales and service. Don't fall prey to charlatans trying to sell you on the simplicity of turning a screw. Only with highly specialized training and years of experience can one operate a level. Besides, even if you do it yourself well then you will know its done right, but without the priceless joy of trusting in a professional paid money to do something you don't understand even in the slightest. Its simply not worth it.

Usually a table like that they should box it up and help load it in your car. It probably comes in a couple different boxes and in case more than one guy helps load I would be prepared with a couple bills to avoid the embarrassment of them having to split the tip.