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I suspect you want a decent one and not the "breakfast cereal" kid version I have.

Going up to the caring center now, will look and see what they have.

Yes. I found a Yamaha for 5 bucks. Needs a stylus but seems to work. But because it is from the late 80's it weighs as much as the same year Buick, so shipping would not be cheap. And without being able to test it, I passed.

Special trip, well it is kinda far. Next time I won't take the lawnmower :)

I'll grab it, it's not going anywhere :)

Long time no speak, Ive been in hibernation. Jeremy Ive been buying vinyl for over 20 years now since I got my first job during school, I never got into cds. Do your self a favour & buy a turntable that you can change the cartridge on or one with a removable headshell. Usually these turntables are of better quality & are gentler on your precious vinyl. There are plenty of bargains to be had on decent turntables. Most of the time people stopped using there turntable as they needed a new needle, so alls that needed is a new needle & off you go. The only direct drives worth buying are Technics, otherwise stick to belt driven. I prefer belt driven but thats just me. The best turntables are belt driven :) Buy a decent table & when funds permit change the cartridge over to something nice. For $100 these days you can get a sweet sounding cartridge & needle. You will be surprised how good vinyl can sound.

Im so surprised that vinyl is in fashion again. As i said Ive been buying vinyl for a over 20 years so I have a sizeable collection now. I wonder how long this fad will last. Good luck with your hunt & keep us posted. If you need any advice on particular turntables let me know & will be happy to help.

Agreed the cartridge is everything. I have about 900 33 rpms and my wife has about 400 45's.