I don't think you should avoid 200gm records; if something you want only comes in that format buy it. I just don't prefer thick records because of the VTA issue and because many suffer from dish warping because of improper pressing practices (thick vinyl needs a longer pressing cycle). Still, a lot of desirable records happen to be made available in 200-220 gm recordings so you have to accept them. I enjoy them even though I know I can get slightly better sound by raising the arm (too much trouble to do on a regular basis, though I have confirmed this by doing VTA changes).
