I have had lots of problems with having turntables shipped to me. Rega P3 double boxed, looked like UPS ran a fork lift through it, total loss. Bought another P3, single boxed, dust cover completely broken. Micro Seiki DDX1000 with Grace arm, cartridge broken, probably in packing, it also ran way off speed, seller took it back. SOTA Comet, arm bent, not packed properly. That said, most of the expensive tables that I have had shipped to me have made it unscathed. I would suggest double boxing with the original packing materials as the inside box. If peanuts are used between inner and outer boxes, then they need to be stabilized with newspaper or the like. Platters and dust covers must always be removed as well as counterweights and often, but not always, cartridges. If the seller has never packed a table for shipment you will be the beta tester. All audio gear should be double boxed for shipment, not just tables.
Freaked out about having a TT shipped
I am considering delving back into my vinyl collection. My old TT packed it in years ago and i've seen a few decent entry-level TTs here and on ebay. I'd like to buy one, but I'm freaked out at having it shipped over great distance. Does anyone have any advice on how best to package a TT so it doesn't arrive in 10 000 pieces?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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