I bought a supposedly "refurbished" 312 table from the person listed as a parts supplier, and in my opinion he is nothing but an arrogant ass. So much for his big intro about being such a super tech, musician, etc. I sold these tables in the early 70's and remember them being pretty nice for the price. I paid about $220 for the table, complete with new belt, stylus, new lamps, and a new power switch. Nice except the cartridge was of such poor quality I threw it away immediately. The new power switch was not installed correctly and did not work properly. When I commented about the non-working switch, loose screws, more scratches that mentioned, etc. I got a scathing email as if I had no more brains that someone that just fell off a turnip truck. I really wished I could "reach through and touch someone." I was also berated and told the table was basically junk when it was new so what did I expect now. Of course I paid too much for the thing and resale is not even an option. I bought a new Rega immediately. After having the thing since last year, I am finally fixing the problems and having the local stereo shop install a mono cartridge so I can get some use out of it. I wouldn't buy dirt from that guy and wish I could get my hands on him.