Phono Cartridge Purchase from Asia?

Don't have any input on this seller, but I recently purchased AT cartridge from Japanese seller at substantial discount, very much worth it. Protect yourself via above post.

Savings/Risk/Equivalency

Take the difference in price, and divide it by 400 to 500 hours stylus life.

If save $1,500., you are saving between $3-$4 per hour of play. 

How many hours/week/month/year do you estimate you play?

Worth the loss of sleep?

For $1500 you have plenty of domestic choices. Audio Technica ART series in one of them. 

Why add shipping worries?

No shortage of positive user reviews.

Audio-Technica AT-ART9 phono cartridge | LP GEAR

“Asia”? Where in Asia? It’s a big place. To buy an AT cartridge from a known seller in Japan (aka Asia) is no or very low risk.

Kron is a solid seller. I've purchased three carts from him in the past, no problems whatsoever. Shipping from HK to the States is quick and very reliable.