Sony PS-X9

The biggest contradiction wanting to make an example is that the same turntable sold on ebay has shipping costs of $ 250 or is offered free shipping while on Yahoo could easily cost over $ 1300 for shipping.

I wonder how much sakè the Yahoo staff drinks every day, for me they are completely drunk unaware of how business works in the rest of the world.

Within exchanged emails (5) with "aledo", I was constantly reminded of size/weight restrictions...thus my apprehension.  I  didn't want to pay for something and no way of getting it home.  The other stated issue, were the shipping charges.

I bought the Basis locally.  It is an upgraded 2500 with a micro Benz cart.   When said and done,  I will place it in my 2nd system.   The Verdier seams like a cool table.  Thinking of purchasing as to hear/play with it.  I  was rushing a purchase(ps x9), and came very close to paying $13K.  I will wait for a classic to come available at a good price. 

Jose

Congrats.
P.S. EMT 927

Jose', I certainly did not mean to cast aspersions on either the Basis turntables or the Verdier.  They are both worthy.  Mr Verdier passed away a few years ago, so the Platine may in fact start to accumulate some collector value or at least it may be a stable value.  Same, sadly, goes for the designer of the Basis turntables (Mr Conte, I think).  I'm just a direct- and idler-drive guy.

@lewm 
No worries.  No offense taken. On that note (direct drive) there are nice examples readily available,  I've considered.   My experience is limited and thus defer to the experience of you fine members. 

Jose