good deal for used turntables or not?

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Posted by estes on Jun-29-2002 22:47:

good deal for used turntables or not?

hello i have a chance to get used Technics SL1200MK2 turntables for 600$ with stanton needles ...is this a decent deal?

Posted by JohnSmith on Jun-30-2002 00:25:

no, not really.

maybe if they are REALLY good stanton needles, and they come with an extra set of stylus or something..

but you can get a brand new tech 12 for $399, so $600 is not a good deal.

unless of course, it's $600 for 2 decks, then that is a wicked deal.

Posted by CarlosM on Jun-30-2002 02:34:

Well, I bought a pair of MK2 1200, in very very good condition, they even has the Dustcovers, and they came just with 2 Technics Headshell, a pickering Cartrige, and they costed me 300 USD bouth,.. so i think that price for that is a little pricey.

Posted by iMaGe on Jun-30-2002 04:52:

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
no, not really.

maybe if they are REALLY good stanton needles, and they come with an extra set of stylus or something..

but you can get a brand new tech 12 for $399, so $600 is not a good deal.

unless of course, it's $600 for 2 decks, then that is a wicked deal.

yup, he mentioned "turntables" ... so 2 for 600 is really good. might i also suggest a test run to see if theres any problems.... i would try running two duplicate vinyls at low, normal, and hi pitch at the same time. if theres any fluctuation, then there might be something wrong w/ the quartz or magnet.

Posted by DJ Natural on Jun-30-2002 05:39:

$400 for a new technics turntable?????

I would love yo know where you are purchasing a brand new TECHNICS turntable for $400 canadian? i have not seen a store that is selling em for less that $790 brand new, and that is each. Might you let us all in on this super cheap store that you are talking about? Maybe i just don't see these deals cause I am from the maritimes but i would deffinetly like to know where your buying from.

PLUR
DJ Natural

Posted by Choobak on Jun-30-2002 07:22:

Check 123dj.com... Has 'em for $399US... Cheapest I've seen...

Posted by HyPeRSoNiC on Jun-30-2002 10:41:

quote:
Originally posted by Choobak
Check 123dj.com... Has 'em for $399US... Cheapest I've seen...

dang!!! that is a cheap store!!! does it ship the products worldwide????

Posted by JohnSmith on Jun-30-2002 18:30:

Re: $400 for a new technics turntable?????

quote:
Originally posted by DJ Natural
I would love yo know where you are purchasing a brand new TECHNICS turntable for $400 canadian? i have not seen a store that is selling em for less that $790 brand new, and that is each. Might you let us all in on this super cheap store that you are talking about? Maybe i just don't see these deals cause I am from the maritimes but i would deffinetly like to know where your buying from.

PLUR
DJ Natural

sorry m8, it's $399 US dollars, i saw the guy asking for help was from the US, so i quoted a US price.

cheapest i have found them in canada is $650, i just bough 4 m3ds, of from the an electronics shop down the street. it took a bit of haggling, but they did it for me. 2 for me, 2 for my friend.

Posted by estes on Jun-30-2002 23:31:

thanks for the replies....it is for 2 turntables...they are used, but not from a store online. its a person. if i can get some pictures or more info i'll post it..thanks again