audiofool1982,
"I don’t know what else to say. I am sure he is refusing to do this because it will prove that he is a fraud. For what its worth, if he feels all this negative publicity is worth the 350 dollars he cheated off of me, so be it.
The purpose of this writeup is to have the future wayne’s audio customers think twice before buying Wayne’s audio products."
Bad situation, with no winners. Good of Wayne to give his side of the story.
On the other hand even if it was stolen, improbable but who knows, what would the thief do with it?
Sell it on via Audiogon/eBay??
Looking at it, as Wayne mentions, the original ring does seem to be a tad overpriced for what it is. Is VPI now reading the Linn book of consumer strategy?
https://www.musicdirect.com/analog-accessories/vpi-periphery-outer-ring-clamp
I could probably buy a set of alloy wheels and tyres for less. Or even a whole car. Not to mention an entirely respectable turntable.
Anyway, good luck with your efforts.
Many of us have been bitten similarly but failed to pursue it.
Which is exactly what some unscrupulous traders might be counting on.
The best of all worlds would be a satisfactory resolution for both sides and for Wayne to produce a turntable ring in future which sonically equals its far more costly counterpart.
"I don’t know what else to say. I am sure he is refusing to do this because it will prove that he is a fraud. For what its worth, if he feels all this negative publicity is worth the 350 dollars he cheated off of me, so be it.
The purpose of this writeup is to have the future wayne’s audio customers think twice before buying Wayne’s audio products."
Bad situation, with no winners. Good of Wayne to give his side of the story.
On the other hand even if it was stolen, improbable but who knows, what would the thief do with it?
Sell it on via Audiogon/eBay??
Looking at it, as Wayne mentions, the original ring does seem to be a tad overpriced for what it is. Is VPI now reading the Linn book of consumer strategy?
https://www.musicdirect.com/analog-accessories/vpi-periphery-outer-ring-clamp
I could probably buy a set of alloy wheels and tyres for less. Or even a whole car. Not to mention an entirely respectable turntable.
Anyway, good luck with your efforts.
Many of us have been bitten similarly but failed to pursue it.
Which is exactly what some unscrupulous traders might be counting on.
The best of all worlds would be a satisfactory resolution for both sides and for Wayne to produce a turntable ring in future which sonically equals its far more costly counterpart.