Make me feel better

I certainly agree with the stylus guard comment. I always have my stylus guard on my cartridge at all times when not playing. I remove it before play, and replace it when done playing. I always have it in place when installing the cartridge. It may be a little bit inconvenient, but you soon get used to it, and it becomes habit. It can save that cartridge in the event of a mishap. I think it is a good idea to get into that habit.

Exactly why I was so hesitant to purchase this cart - I don't regret it, but probably will one day...

This is my list

Audio Technica atc oc9 First one, Bent the cantilever installing it.

Audio Technica atc oc9 broken Cantilever, #1 son

Audio Technica atc oc9 broken Cantilever, #2 son

Micro Benz Glider Bent cantilever, Cleaning lady

These are opportunities to get a new and better Cartridge,
May I suggest the Shelter 501

Ron, this event sounds like it's basically a rite of passage in your family...If your household were more numerous, you'd have an Insider Gold by now... :-)

Zaikes, well the last two kids, I have 4,

you know I forgot #3 son also launched an ATC 0C9 as well. I got one to tide me over between my Glider and the Van den hull Frog I got after the Glider.
My little girl is the only one not to have broken one.

Now I have my listening room, No more toddlers,
and my Shelter 501, Life is GOOD!