Shipping to USA addresses only.

　　Bidders whose primary address is outside of the USA are automatically blocked. Contact me if

　　you have a secondary address in the USA (this way I can ensure your bid won't be

　　automatically blocked).

　　I do NOT use stock photos or canned descriptions. The vast majority of buyers want to see an item's actual condition, not

　　glossy photos

　　from the manufacturer's site. You can find the manufacturer's description and

　　specifications via online searches.

　　Pictures may include test equipment, cables, connectors, and

　　auxiliary equipment that are NOT a part of the auction. Read the description

　　carefully so you know exactly what you are bidding on.

　　This listing is for a beautiful VPI Scout turntable. Also

　　included, as shown in the photos, is the JMW Memorial tonearm and the VPI

　　Signature stainless steel record weight (it's a weight, not threaded "clamp").

　　Please view all photos carefully. I am not the original owner (I bought it from

　　a high-end audio dealer), nor do I claim to be an expert on turntables. There is

　　one small blemish on the base, but it's hard to see and difficult to photograph

　　because of the dark color (I've circled the blemish in red in two of the

　　photos). As the story goes (from the dealer), the record clamp was accidentally

　　dropped on the base during unpacking, thus causing the blemish. It does not

　　hinder the performance in any way and, again, is hard to see.

　　The tonearm is the JMW Memorial arm with 100g counterweight (I assume original JMW

　　Memorial 9?). The tonearm's wiring and the LEMO-style electrical connector are

　　all in fine condition. A tonearm cable (RCA-to-RCA plugs with ground wire) is

　　included, but nothing to brag about. You may want to replace this interconnect

　　with a higher-end (e.g. litz wiring) RCA-RCA cable. The record weight with its

　　damper rings is easily identified as the VPI Signature Record Weight, which

　　weighs in at an impressive 800 grams (this has to be one of the heavier record

　　weights on the market). Note: This weight's unthreaded design is compatible with

　　almost all smooth spindles, should you wish to use on your other favorite

　　turntable.

　　The platter looks nearly new, with no visible groove wear from

　　the belt. The belt and motor are also in fine condition. Regarding one photo

　　taken in the listening room (not in photo with Tungsten = W coffee cup): This turntable

　　sat, sadly unused, for a period of a year or more. But at least the platter was

　　elevated off the bearing (hence the bubble wrap in photo) so an impression on

　　any bearing surface wouldn't form. This turntable has been very well cared for.

　　A phono cartridge is not included. The counterweight is the VPI 100 gram weight,

　　which may be a tad heavy for lighter weight phono cartridges (I'm referring to a cartridge's body weight, not tracking force). Lighter weights, if needed,

　　are available from VPI dealers (alternately, you can add a small mass to the

　　front of the arm to make up for a weenie cartridge mass).

　　This turntable will be double-boxed, as shown in one of the

　　photos. This is not the original carton. I believe the boxes for the tonearm and

　　motor are original, but the main carton was from a different turntable.

　　Regardless, I will pack this with the utmost care. FedEx seems to be the best

　　choice for larger, heavier parcels, so that's how this turntable will safely ship. The total

　　shipping weight is around 38 lbs., and the shipping carton's outermost

　　dimensions are 22" x 18" x 12".

　　I'm batting 100%

　　positive feedback after nearly two decades of buying and selling on eBay. I

　　kindly leave positive feedback for those who do the same. Some recent feedback

　　(as a seller) includes: "Possibly the best seller on eBay

　　I've dealt with. Highly recommended." / "An extremely helpful seller!

　　Thank you for everything." / "Great seller! An

　　expert in sound measurement. Very responsive to questions." Prior to my current username, I had over 2000 combined selling and buying

　　reviews with 100% positive feedback (I've changed my username once or twice over

　　the many years).

　　I do not entertain best offers, nor do I end auctions early.

　　Item will be sold to the high bidder (heck, a single bidder might get a fantastic deal). My auctions are

　　old-fashioned auctions--the way they ought to be.

　　Payments must be received

　　within 72 hours after end of auction. Items not paid for after 72 hours will be re-listed.

　　No returns (buyer's remorse shouldn't be the seller's

　　responsibility--see * below). Nothing in this listing is misleading.

　　Photos are an integral part of the description: View

　　all photos carefully. If something isn't clear, write before you bid.

　　I pack items with great care--the same way I'd like to receive a

　　delicate or valuable item. Like other sellers, I do not have control over shipping

　　costs or carrier delivery time. Small-

　　and medium-sized items will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Large parcels

　　will be shipped via UPS Ground. Unlike Jeff B,

　　neither eBay nor I operate our own shipping services--this means no

　　"prime" or overnight shipping.

　　*Here's why I no longer accept returns: Too many bidders

　　with buyer's remorse had intentionally damaged

　　perfectly good equipment in order to receive a return. In other instances, buyers

　　were simply incompetent: Equipment was damaged because these buyers

　　did not know how to properly use it; yet, they wanted refunds because of the

　　damage they caused. Bottom line: NO MORE RETURNS! If the wrong item is shipped

　　(I have yet to do this), I will promptly exchange the item and pay for shipping

　　to-and-from the buyer. Please understand what you're buying is USED (unless it's

　　clearly stated as new).

　　RE electronics equipment: I encourage all viewers to

　　compare

　　my listings to other sellers' listings and photos: If a printed circuit

　　board is on anything other than an ESD mat, then the seller doesn't know

　　how to exercise appropriate ESD

　　precautions. Many electronic devices are easily compromised or destroyed

　　due to

　　improper handling. I use

　　appropriate ESD protection measures when handling

　　static-sensitive equipment. Items that are ESD sensitive will be shipped

　　in

　　anti-static wrapping.