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VPI TNT MkIII - pluses and minuses?

I'm considering a used VPI TNT MkIII. The seller says it was produced between '95-'98. I know nothing about VPI tables. What should be the reasonable value of such a VPI table that's reported to be in excellent condition?

And could the potential performance of the VPI MkIII be exceeded or equaled by current model TT's selling at the market value of the used VPI TNT MkIII?

Thanks in advanced for the assist!
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This is a big/heavy turntable. As good as it is, it is very difficult to ship so that you would get it in excellent shape. Shipper should have original packing for best shipping.
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Frogman...to MY ears the Classic platter is very much better than the Super Platter. If the op intends to use the rim drive only consider the Classic platter, since Superplatters are rarely round, and if they start out that way, they are not stable in their roundness. This will cause the arm to rock in time with the out of roundness of the platter. Aside from that, the Classic just sounds better..cleaner, clearer, more open, etc.
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CT0517.....Marketing
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..regarding the SuperPlatter..... if you go to the faq section of the VPI website, it says that the Superplatter is not good.
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