VPI Classic 3

Hi Bifwynne & Roscoeiii,
Nice to meet both of you. And thanks for the kind words.
First time I've ever had a shipping problem. It's going on 10 years since I've been on Audiogon buying, selling & trading gear. I guess my luck ran out.By the way, after I opened the boxes and put the turntable on my rack. Then saw this big corner smashed in, right above the A.C. Plug-in. My girlfriend left the house....And I poured more then one drink of Scotch.

Was the box damaged too?

So far, I've been lucky too. The way I ship and receive is via a local FedEx/Kinkos store near my house. As said, I ask that heavy equipment be delivered to the FedEx store. The thought being that if a box is damaged, I can make a complaint on the spot.

Also, it's a good way to keep my "audio activity" off of wifey's radar screen. Just bring a new acquistion into the house when she's not around. Although, lately she's been counting equipment pieces. Guess she doesn't trust me. I wonder why???? LOL

Great! I just sent my Classic 1 into VPI on Friday via UPS for inspection and either upgrades or possible trade in for a Classic 3 and now all I can think about is getting a damaged TT back from UPS. I have to stop reading these posts!!!

Thanks for getting back to me both of you. That's a great idea having it sent to your local Fedex Store. Also Yes wives & girlfriends and Audio, sometimes can present problems. There have been many break-ups because of Hobbies.

Isn't it better to be hooked on audio than be a rotten, cheatin' husband?? No girl friends, no drinkin', no cigs. And my obsession with Linda Ronstadt ala 1970s and 80s doesn't count, especiially her album pic on "Living In The USA." Linda was born in 1947. The lady is about 66 years old now. My wife already confiscated that album. I think one could do far worse than my audio addiction.