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New Funk Firm Achromat Warped

I just got this mat for my SL-1200G and one side is warped. The mat comes with double sided adhesive discs to secure the mat to the platter. However, the adhesive is not able to hold the warped side down. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I purchased it from Music Direct, I will contact them tomorrow.

ericsch

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ericsch OP
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I want to return it for a replacement.
ericsch OP
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@gshepardbuster
Yes, I received the SL1200 mat. Wow, I never thought of placing the FF mat over the rubber mat. That’s a lot of height, but of course the VTA is easily adjustable on the SL1200G. Either way it is still warped.
ericsch OP
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It was shipped in a rather weak bendable cardboard mailer. For $155 It should have been shipped in regular LP packaging. 

ericsch OP
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Music Direct is sending me a replacement mat. They were very accommodating.

ericsch OP
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The replacement mat was also warped. Music Direct accepted the second return and we gave up. I now use a Herbies Mat as a did before on my Rega P3-24.
ericsch OP
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@mofimadness  Yes, I think it is definitely a manufacturing or quality control problem. Also, both times the mat was delivered in a flimsy cardboard package. I told MD that they should ship the mats in regular LP boxes.   
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