The platter must be removed, and the oil drained, and the bearing hole plugged. New oil must be provided. The counterweight must be removed from the arm, and maybe the arm itself should be removed and packed separately, if possible. Everything must be well separated in the packaging material, because all parts have significant weight, and they will bang together in shipping. I know some people who ship the platter separately from the base, and the arm separately also, in 3 different boxes.
If the motor is attached to the plinth assembly, the motor may have some transport screws to hold it solid during shipping, and released before playing.
A turntable is a real pain in the ass to ship, but taking the time and effort is easier in the long run, than having a dissatisfied customer and a 6 month runaround with a UPS damage claim.
If the motor is attached to the plinth assembly, the motor may have some transport screws to hold it solid during shipping, and released before playing.
A turntable is a real pain in the ass to ship, but taking the time and effort is easier in the long run, than having a dissatisfied customer and a 6 month runaround with a UPS damage claim.