What to look out for when buying a TT?

[martinusny]

I have been browsing sites to get hold of a second hand turntable as an upgrade to my previous turntable. I've come over multiple alternatives, but they have mostly been a bit too expensive or not in great condition. I would say my budget is 200-ish, not more.
The turntables which i have found are the following:
Luxman PD 272 (2000kr ~200$) - maybe not worth it.
Technics SL-3210 (300kr) Looks to be in exellent condition, but the seller does not seem to want to send the thing, and probably just wants to get rid of it without to much hassle. Is there any way to get her to send it?
Pioneer PL100 (1600kr incl. extra NAD preamp) Good condition. Seller said it was his old dads previous turntable, probably well kept.
So my question is then what to look out for and if i should go for one of these options.
http://m.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=75333324
http://m.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=75389499
http://m.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=75350545

 

[thomo57]

The only way you will get her to send it is if she capitulates and is willing to just drop it off at a pack and send facility.
And you organise it from here
I understand her apprehension because they are a pita to pack.
I've packed and sent quite a few audio items recently and did all the leg work organising couriers etc.
Now l just pack them, charge a fee to do it and then they organise the courier

 

[for_p1]

I have been browsing sites to get hold of a second hand turntable as an upgrade to my previous turntable. I've come over multiple alternatives, but they have mostly been a bit too expensive or not in great condition. I would say my budget is 200-ish, not more.
The turntables which i have found are the following:
Luxman PD 272 (2000kr ~200$) - maybe not worth it.
Technics SL-3210 (300kr) Looks to be in exellent condition, but the seller does not seem to want to send the thing, and probably just wants to get rid of it without to much hassle. Is there any way to get her to send it?
Pioneer PL100 (1600kr incl. extra NAD preamp) Good condition. Seller said it was his old dads previous turntable, probably well kept.
So my question is then what to look out for and if i should go for one of these options.
http://m.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=75333324
http://m.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=75389499
http://m.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=75350545

Luxman for $200 - is thins i joke? Nothing at that price level is worth buying. If you seriois about playing vinyl - prepare serious money. The cheapest option is buy table directly from Japa. places like HiFiDo or auctions there via Aleado.