Why Are Used Technics 1200/1210 MK2 Still So Expensive Compared to GR/GR2?

I just scored a 1200 MK2 for €450—wasn’t really planning on it, but couldn’t resist. Really curious to see how it performs! The idea is to give it a spin, then eventually sell it and move up to a 1300G.

@stereo5 + 1 - I've had a 1200G for about 4 or 5 years now, and it's wonderful (though I wish the black one had been available then); currently have a Hana Umami Red cart in it.... 

I have a 1200 MK2 that I purchased new in 2005. I would consider my system as better than big box store but certainly not up to the lofty standards of most systems discussed here.

In my estimation, the old 1200 MK series have a well-deserved reputation for being virtually bullet proof and hitting a great price/performance target, Mine has proven to be totally reliable for twenty years now. Can one do better? Certainly. But it fills my needs as for as performance. Dead quiet, inaudible wow/flutter and rock steady speed control.

The question was whether the G series is any better than the older look alike series. No one said the older TTs were bad or deficient in any way that an average user would complain about. I would bet in fact that Technics sold more of those SL1200s and all its variants than any other company sold any other DD TT. That is definite proof of success. Now comes the G series that are better in most ways.

@larsman ,  I bought mine in 2018 from Adirondack Audio up near Lake George in NY.  I am using a Shure V15 type 4 cartridge with the top Jico stylus and I am thrilled beyond thrilled.  I have 2 other cartridges as well.  Been thinking about one of the Umami's, but presently we are battling my wife's medical problems.  The blood thinner she is on costs $400 a month through our insurance so I am not spending much on audio at the moment.  I also use a HRS record weight, the lighter version.