Make me feel better

David, sorry for your disaster. Try visiting EIFL's website at:

http://www.eifl.co.jp/index/export/export2.htm

They advertise several Denon models for export:
DL-103 $227
DL-103R $277
DL-103PRO $377

These prices include international shipping. You'll have to ask others here about the differences between models.

Thank you Doug!

First the Good News (for you anyway!)

At least you can blame yourself. My friends kids were playing with my new TT (without my knowledge of course) and they severely bent the cantilever of my new Benz Micro Glider II ($800).

Now, the bad news (for you, for me it was great news!)

The dealer did give me $300 for the cartridge body as a trade in, and the boys father, a long time and very good friend, gave me another $300 towards a new cartridge.

Let this be a warning. Buy a cartridge with a stylus guard and use it always! (I bought a Koetsu Black, and yes, it has a stylus guard! Lesson learned.)

I certainly agree with the stylus guard comment. I always have my stylus guard on my cartridge at all times when not playing. I remove it before play, and replace it when done playing. I always have it in place when installing the cartridge. It may be a little bit inconvenient, but you soon get used to it, and it becomes habit. It can save that cartridge in the event of a mishap. I think it is a good idea to get into that habit.

Exactly why I was so hesitant to purchase this cart - I don't regret it, but probably will one day...