Furutech / Air Tight LP Flattener - do they work?

My friend is getting one in September.I'll let you know.

Forgot to mention,one other friend has the Air Tight unit.He claims it works great.....Yet,for thirteen bucks I made a superb(looks great too)DIY flattener,that seems to be quite effective.

I took two nice pieces of marble/sandstone slabs(12x12 inch),which can color match to almost any room decor.Found at any good Home Depot type outlet.

I then attached a sheet of self adhesive cork liner to one side of each.This gives a slightly pliant aspect to the two pieces and when put together will not hurt grooves.

Just use gravity,and maybe a nice warm windowsill for a few days(not alot of heat,which scares me)and my three LP tries have been quite effective.Mostly on dished LP's so far.

I am sure the expensive Furutech and Air Tight units are better,but my DIY'er looks really cool,takes little space and is effective.

Best

It is puzzling at times to buy a $2k disc flattener and you are flattening 99cent LPs or even $30 new releases LPs. Question is how often will one use the flattener? My take is I'd look for another 99cent LP and I'd return the new $30 LPs and ask for a replacement (I assume you are buying them new from reputable vinyl sources such as elusive disc, music direct etc). Sir Speedy's method is as effective I am sure. Just my thought!