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What's the 911 on re-tips?

Pick up  a used super expensive cart for pennies on the dollar and re-tip with a grade A needle and boom!... you have world class cartridge on the cheap.

 

I'm sure there are lots of negative opinions on this concept but is there any deals to be had?

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lewm
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If spending money and time to buy and restore mediocre broken cartridges floats your boat, there is an instructional manual for you.

lewm
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You won't be able to buy a "world class" (read "very expensive") cartridge for pennies on the dollar.  You'll probably pay 60-70% of retail, unless the cartridge is very much a vintage model.  In which case, the condition of the suspension is a concern beyond the condition of the stylus and cantilever.  There is a reduced cost lunch but no free lunch.

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