Getting into vinyl ?? Deal of the Century - Almost

neobop · « **on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:09 pm »

This looks too good to be true. Bran new Technics SL-1210 MK5 for $42. I shit you not.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00012F6DS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A1Y1YZUMAJWR8W

I'm getting ready to sell a couple of my tables (I have 5), so I'm a bit reluctant to buy another, BUT..... can't lose with this puppy.
Shipping is $21. from Utah. It's guaranteed by Amazon. I guess return shipping would be at buyers expense. Total 2-way shipping would be $42 hmmm. I guess you could lose if it's bogus. I put one in my shopping cart but left it for later.
neo

Folsom · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:14 pm »

I want to click buy but is it real?

machine · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:15 pm »

Looks like it's not the turntable but an accessory...

(BRAND NEW)OFFICIAL TECHNICS SLIP-MAT + POLY SLIP SHEET

Mitsuman · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:15 pm »

pssssst, that price is for a Slip Mat.

Folsom · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:20 pm »

Oh... Sneaky fucks. I was about to buy a couple. Sleazy fucks.

Hugh · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:21 pm »

Copy directly from Description:

What's in the Box
Turntable with dust cover, slip mat, user's manual, and warranty information.

Hugh · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:22 pm »

Not really sure though.

vortrex · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:26 pm »

Obviously not a table.

sunnydaze · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:35 pm »

Quote from: Hugh on 12 Dec 2012, 08:21 pm

Copy directly from Description:

What's in the Box
Turntable with dust cover, slip mat, user's manual, and warranty information.

Not what it says on my computer.

When you click on "6 new from $42" this comes up:

Seller: Osaka Technics Expert
Seller Rating: Just Launched (Seller Profile)
Ships in 1-2 business days. Ships from UT, United States.
Domestic shipping rates and return policy.
(BRAND NEW)OFFICIAL TECHNICS SLIP-MAT + POLY SLIP SHEET

Calm down fellas, it's an accessory!

neobop · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 10:11 pm »

That is bizarre. They have it listed under the table description with $21 shipping. In my shop cart it said I will save over $700. Oh well, you know what they say, if it seems too good to be true it probably isn't. I wonder if it's a rip-off for a slip mat for $63 incl shipping. Shipping should be more for a 1210. Maybe it's just a mistake.

neo

orthobiz · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 10:51 pm »

I doubt this is real. Tell us how it turns out.

Paul

sunnydaze · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 02:14 am »

The part on top of the Amazon page referring to the table, "6 new from $42", is obviously a mistake. When you click and open it up and look at the details, the 42 dollar vendor clearly says it's a

"(BRAND NEW)OFFICIAL TECHNICS SLIP-MAT + POLY SLIP SHEET."

I fail to see the confusion.

thunderbrick · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 02:49 am »

it's clearly a scam form of marketing. How in the hell could it NOT be, when used ones are $700+ and up?

I don't care if the slip mat is half price. I won't buy from a sleazeball like that.

Edit: He also has the new TT for $985

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 03:37 am »

I think more of a mistake than ripoff. Since he sells the table for a realistic price in another listing, and is a new seller, I think he mixed up the ads. I sent a correction to Amazon.

Quote from: sunnydaze on 13 Dec 2012, 02:14 am

The part on top of the Amazon page referring to the table, "6 new from $42", is obviously a mistake. When you click and open it up and look at the details, the 42 dollar vendor clearly says it's a

"(BRAND NEW)OFFICIAL TECHNICS SLIP-MAT + POLY SLIP SHEET."

I fail to see the confusion.

Agreed, I saw that right away. However when you click on the actual description it goes back to the SL1210 ad with no mention of slipmat.

neobop · « **Reply #14 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 01:12 pm »

That slip mat description isn't in bold letters like that, and if you missed it Amazon tells you that you just put the table in your shopping cart, not the slip mat. The listing is still there. It might be a mistake, but it could be a rip off for the shipping. Whatever. I deleted it.
Such is life.
neo

bacobits1 · « **Reply #15 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 01:39 pm »

AND...This one.
They never answered my E Mail. I'll take 3!
They forgot a zero?

https://audiovideozones.com/products/SME-Series-V-Tonearm.html

stevenkelby · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 02:10 pm »

Quote from: bacobits1 on 13 Dec 2012, 01:39 pm

AND...This one.
They never answered my E Mail. I'll take 3!
They forgot a zero?

https://audiovideozones.com/products/SME-Series-V-Tonearm.html

How did you find that site?

I don't know for sure but I strongly suspect that's a scam site. No details on their web page, no email, phone or address. Don't even know what country they are in and there is no mention of them on any web forum out there.

The FAQ page says "usually take between 3 – 6 business days to ship in the lower 48 states." I added something to cart and checked shipping which said they would ship via Australia Post. You can only do that inside Australia...

Suspicious "about us" page too. "Since 1995, Audio Video Zones has been designing and manufacturing high performance professional audio products." I can't find anything on the site made by them?

"Audio Video Zones global sales force and distribution partners are strategically located with offices in almost every country. Wherever you are, Audio Video Zones is sure to be there. Go to our "Where to Buy?" page for an up to date distributor listing." There is no "Where to Buy?" page on that site.

Seems suspicious to me!

bacobits1 · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 02:17 pm »

Of course it is BS. Someone on Audio Asylum asked the same question.
Also said to be out of Malaysia IP address.
Marantz says they are not authorized Marantz dealers.

stevenkelby · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 02:19 pm »

Scammers! Should be shut down. Gotta feel sorry for the suckers that have lost money there. I saw that AA post but no replies.

sunnydaze · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 02:23 pm »

Quote from: neobop on 13 Dec 2012, 01:12 pm

That slip mat description isn't in bold letters like that, and if you missed it Amazon tells you that you just put the table in your shopping cart, not the slip mat. The listing is still there. It might be a mistake, but it could be a rip off for the shipping. Whatever. I deleted it.
Such is life.
neo

Bold or not, who cares? It's right in front of your eyes to see. I put it in bold in my post to keep it separate from my verbage.

And why would you put something in your cart without reading the description first?

I don't know how these linkages work on Amazon, but I just assumed it got linked into the TT by mistake. Maybe something intentional or nefarious is going on, but can anyone say that for sure?