JVC TT101 QL 10 PLINTH ISSUES

My thought was incomplete.  When I pack a delicate object for UPS or Fedex, or any shipper, I consider how a frustrated gorilla, given free rein to do everything except open the box, might damage the object. I allow for dropping the box about 6 feet and for crushing the box under a few hundred pounds of freight.  I allow for throwing the box a few feet, as well.  After that, if the object arrives with damage, it's really been badly abused in transit. However, a first principle for shipping a turntable is to separate and isolate dust cover, platter, and chassis from each other, in separate boxes if necessary. If that wasn't done, I would bet that UPS won't accept blame.  Getting them to accept blame for damage is in and of itself nothing short of a miracle.  So, cleeds, in this case there is evidence that the packer is at least partially culpable.

@lohanimal 


it would not have been difficult to unscrew 3 screws after removing the platter and only send the motor so as to avoid damaging the plinth or the cover, which is also simple for a woman.
The repairer just had to adjust the engine.

 However, a first principle for shipping a turntable is to separate and isolate dust cover, platter, and chassis from each other, in separate boxes if necessary.

Correct!

I got my JVC TT101 fully sorted out by Wllkinsons in the UK.

Your drive is working now ? Do you know what was done?
And what is his service price ?

@chakster 
I will fish out the reciept - the main issues I had looked at were the electrolytics
I had the bearing checked, and got a silicone nitride ball and teflon thrust plate for it
Including my bits it was only about £300 UKP - but they have a serious backlog - I waited 2 years - that said I never chased them up whilst my house was being extended!

@best-groove and @lewm 

You guys have stated what the reasonable man would call the obvious - regrettably the seller was not aware of that - may explain the tonearm being mounted over 10mm too close - along with the great price

As I know from another thread - it can be risky buying vintage - hey ho - it's better than being too vintage oneself :)