Victor tt-101

Like @lewm said. for old TT's, I usually pull up with my fingers in the holes and put my thumbs on spindle to create enough resistance to free the platter. I would encourage the seller to try a little harder with care.

I’ve had my TT101 platter off no more than 2 years ago and yet it’s pretty frozen to the spindle. Perhaps pressing down on spindle while lifting the platter would actually work. Without the need for a mallet, that is.

Thanks all! I contacted with those instructions. I even sent him a picture of me taking off the platter on my TT-71. I thought for some reason the 101 might have a fancy lock switch of the sort. I hope the seller is gentle. I instructed him on how to package the turntable properly, which includes taking the platter off, as he was a little nervous. I think he was use to belt drives.