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Following up on several questions. I recommend purchasing records from either Recordfinders.com or Recordsmith.com. In addition to set purchase prices, both offer regular actions where you can find great records at great prices. They specialize in hard to find vinyls such as heart shaped or picture discs. As far as locating quality turntables. I DO NOT recommend such sites as Ebay because of the delicacy required in packaging, unless you like putting together zig saw puzzles of electronic componants. Instead, I would suggest you consult the yellow pages from your nearest large city. Look under stereo or electronic or turntable repair. They usually can obtain quality turntables for you at reasonable prices. I would recommend the stackable turntables which enable you to pile up to 8 45's or 6 lp's for continuous play. Make sure that you obtain a 45 spindle so that you do not have to purchase an infinite number of 45 inserts. One suggestion is that the older the turntable, the more dependable it will be in the long run. In 1980 I purchased a Gerrard which lasted me until this year. When I attempted to get it repaired, the serviceman said it would be impossible due to all of the electronic mechanisms within. He sold me something that looked archaic, appearing to come from the early 50's, but was stereo and had full quality sound. The advantage in the older unit is that everything is mechanical. Metal gears are a lot more durable than finite transistors! Good luck and enjoy!