Sony PS-X9

The response I received, tells they are limited by size and weight (Japan Post),  However,  the "aledo" website says they can ship anywhere in the world with little restrictions, they contradict themselves... I emailed back, asking if they will or not, ship using other means.  Waiting for response. 

Jose

I have not bought anything heavy from Aleado (Japan Yahoo)....but I have bought many cartridges and other items through them and their packing and safety of the goods is simply the best I have ever seen.
They send out literally thousands of items a week and I would trust them to use the best carriers.
For small items I have bought....it is always EMS which gets to Sydney from Japan in two days and is fully insured.
Good luck.....

I did not participate in the bidding (yahoo Japan).  Aledo states, Japan Post has size and weight restrictions, the TT exceeds all the restrictions.

Currently, I am looking at a Plantine Verdier.  Opinions??

Jose

You likely would have been fine 
The tt I purchased from Japan and is in transit now went by Japan EMS, whatever that is in reality .
However I understand your trepidation.

The Basis 2500 and the Platine Verdier, while they are both worthy modern-ish belt drive turntables, are not in the spirit of what we have been talking about, at all.  I don't exactly know what just transpired regarding a turntable for sale on Yahoo Japan, but I would advise that if it's from a dealer in Japan, you need not worry about packing, shipping, or excessive shipping costs.  In any case, the opportunity seems to have gone by the boards.  If I were interested in a PS-X9, my interest would not be sated by a Platine Verdier.  DP100, maybe. And as a collector's item, the Verdier is probably just an OK stable value, if you are thinking of buying or have bought used.