Suggestion for an entry-level turntable

shelf stand whatever, I said it might be an issue if it is not very stable. Why does every single thread seem like a competition, somebody makes a suggestion then somebody cant wait to poke holes in it.
Posting here is like talking to a room full of drunks, everyone knows more then the next guy and nothing gets accomplished. It always turns into an arguement and the original post gets lost in the shuffle.

Although a Nottingham might be out of the price range, how does it compare to the above mentioned turntables?
I ask because I’m also considering a turntable but would consider spending more dollars on it.

Thanks so much everyone!

So I got the following recommendations:

Denon 500m
VPI Scout
SOTA
Systemdek IIX
Rega P5 or P3/24
Nottingham (may be)

Can't wait to audition these. The biggest challenge however is to find a dealer nearby where I can audition these TT's. But that's another story.

thanks again, really appreciate it!