The description falls somewhere between misleading and outright misrepresenting. I'd call VPI *now*. Also take a screen shot of the site, just to CYA. clark On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 1:52 PM, Daniel Roth <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Greetings ARSCLIST, > > I'm caught in a product mis-information/vague representation issue > involving the purchase of the VPI turntable stand (product link here: > https://id18536.securedata.net/audiomax-ltd.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?products_id=219 > ). > > Apparently the stand is comprised of three separate pieces. However, no > vendor website makes that explicitly clear. The result: I ordered two > stands and have no top plates on which to set my Rondine 3 turntables, and > no tungsten balls with which to isolate said top plate. I'm now looking at > spending an additional $800 above the original $600 spent on the stand > bottom. Challenge: See if you can locate any wording in the above link that > states there are two (2) additional pieces to purchase if you want this > item functional. > > Any recommendations on a functional turntable stand and a retailer who can > be clear about advertising what is needed to make a complete unit would be > greatly appreciated. > > Additionally, what amount should be invested in a turntable stand? It is > understood that the sky can be the limit, however, I'm seeking real-world > input. > > Thank you in advance for your consideration. > > Dan > > ------ > Dan Roth > Audio Technician > Walter J Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection > Richard B. Russell Special Collections Building > University of Georgia >