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Charge for TT setup?

I'm upgrading my TT and am looking at a VPI Classic 3 which retails for 6K. The dealer wants another $100 to take the cartridge off the old table and put it on the new one.
I'm thinking at 6K set-up should be included but I'm not very knowledgeable. Is this a standard practice? Or is it free only if I also buy a cartridge from him?
Thanks
rockhead
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mofimadness
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IMHO, the setup should be included in the price of a $6K table. I would have never charged you for this back when I had my stores.

OTOH, what's an extra $100 when you are spending six grand?
chayro
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IMO, when you buy a new tt and cart from a dealer at retail, they should include setup. I can't believe that your dealer is charging you extra to install a cartridge that you purchased from him. One dealer tried to charge me $500 to set up a new turntable, which was never discussed at the time of sale. They eventually backed off, but I washed my hands of them after the transaction.
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stringreen
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..but as for ME.....I know the setup of a turntable is time consuming and requires patience and care. I only trust me to do it right.
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yogiboy
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That's like charging for a tank of gas after buying a new car. Just squeezing you for a mere bag of shells! Just on principle I would walk right out the door.
franks
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If this is being done in the store that's outrageous. Now if they have to come out to your house then that's fair.
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