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New Funk Firm Achromat Warped

I just got this mat for my SL-1200G and one side is warped. The mat comes with double sided adhesive discs to secure the mat to the platter. However, the adhesive is not able to hold the warped side down. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I purchased it from Music Direct, I will contact them tomorrow.

ericsch
ericsch OP
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The replacement mat was also warped. Music Direct accepted the second return and we gave up. I now use a Herbies Mat as a did before on my Rega P3-24.
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bdp24
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Maybe the Vinyl Flat LP product would cure the mat's warp?
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mofimadness
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The warps must have something to do with the newer mats?  I have (2) of the 3mm and (2) of the 5mm, all of which are perfectly flat.  I bought these years ago and have never had a problem.
ericsch OP
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@mofimadness  Yes, I think it is definitely a manufacturing or quality control problem. Also, both times the mat was delivered in a flimsy cardboard package. I told MD that they should ship the mats in regular LP boxes.   
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uberwaltz
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I have a 3 and  a 5mm and both are perfectly flat, no adhesive needed.

The 5mm is only about 18 months old so qc on them was good at that time.

sounds like something has gone sadly wrong.

i actually bought mine from England as even with shipping it was a fair bit cheaper than music direct
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