Recommendations for an MC cart on Audiogon

Of course the dealers will recommend you an MC cartridges, because they know nothing about rare MM cartridges and what they do is just sell what is available for the dealers from the manufacturers today. What's the point to ask a dealer ??? You're missing a world of amazing cartridges if you stick to the dealer of the modern high-end. 

If you would like to choose between an Ortofon and Dynavector go for the Dynavector, but read this thread about some special models from the past (they are often available NOS for decent price under $500)    

20x2 and that Orto are inferior to both ART9/ART7 and 17DX/17D3. Period.

17DX costs app. 1200 GBP, ART9 much less and is truly a superb modern technology MC in all aspects, not to mention in sound quality. In addition, the 17Ds are NOT EASY to setup and thus get the best out of them !!

Why believe in an unknown dealer, why not trust an audiophile with decades of knowledge and experience ??

FWIW, I have been using the Ortophone M2 Black for the past 9 months and find it quite pleasing. A fine cartridge that can and does compete with many more costly Mc's. 

Let's have a reset on this:

From the OP: input on MC carts here for sale at $850 (MAX) or below.

Suggestion:  Dynavector Karat 17D3 on Audiogon listed by Aris Audio 

Thanks everyone. From a comment here, Aris & a pm it’s seems the 17D3 can be very a finicky install because of the short Cantilever. The pm said even though the next upgrade is my ta (6-10 mos) my Rega RB 250 may not work well (bc short cantilever) & I may have it in the box till I upgrade my ta.
Thoughts on that?

Thoughts on US Audio Mart? Obviously, I’m reading feedback.  Seems like a lot of people have 2 or 3 sales or somehow use their eBay rating.

Ok, would I be making a more solid long term investment in my system if I could swing ~$1200? What would I look at?

Finally, I never would have thought it but, I’ve seen a lot of comments on different threads really endorsing eBay purchases.  Thoughts?

You’re all very kind to share your knowledge & help in my education.