Interesting thread. I too have had slight warps in some recent purchases. I use the Oracle clamp and spindle washer, and, mostly, am able to get rid of the warps, or diminish them, so I can ignore them. Maybe we shouldn't be ignoring any defective records sent out. The prices retailers are getting should equal pristine products to our door. This is a hobby, in a sense, but why tolerate warped records at $20. a pop, and up?
Let's all start returning any defective products. I know with Music Direct, they'll usually just say, "okay, we'll take 10% off your next order," but that's just letting the problem of poor quality vinyl perpetuate. Only if enough product gets returned, will someone pay attention to quality control. IMHO
You shouldn't have to spend $800 dollars for a record flattener for records you've just purchased new!
Rolloff
Let's all start returning any defective products. I know with Music Direct, they'll usually just say, "okay, we'll take 10% off your next order," but that's just letting the problem of poor quality vinyl perpetuate. Only if enough product gets returned, will someone pay attention to quality control. IMHO
You shouldn't have to spend $800 dollars for a record flattener for records you've just purchased new!
Rolloff