Used turntable market

My worst luck for used components have been turntables, by far.

Once a guy shipped me a technics sp10 wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in a huge box filled with newspaper. That was his conception of 'careful' packing. Make sure you are on the same page as the seller.

Having said that, maybe the guy was on to something since the table arrived unharmed.

Thanks all. I purchased a VPI Classic 1 from a dealer here on Audiogon and the packaging was simply outstanding.

I purchased a used VPI Classic 3. The seller was a dealer. He set-up the cart. It arrived in perfect condition.

I also sold a Thorens. I used the original packing material, removed the platter and used a tie to secure the tone arm for shipping. The purchaser said it arrived in excellent condition.

I have shipped and received many tables. 95% of the ones sent to me made it fine. they usually do unless very poorly packed, or there is some physical damage to the box itself. Had one where the fork lift blade punched 4" into the box. Needless to say, there was some damage.