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For auction is a vintage, original Shure M8D stereo turntable cartridge with a period original Garrard type A, four pin headshell. Item being sold as found and has not been cleaned, cleaning will be left to the winning bidder if they choose to do so. Item is from a smoke free home. Please see all pictures as they are part of this description. Please utilize ZOOM for any extra assistance viewing pictures. BUYERS WITH 10 FEEDBACK OR LESS, AND BUYERS WITH NO RECENT FEEDBACK MUST MESSAGE FIRST PRIOR BIDDING OR BID WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED. DUE TO THE RISING NUMBER OF NON PAYING BIDDERS, PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTIONS END. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. EVERY NON PAYING BIDDER WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY AND REMOVED IMMEDIATELY... IF THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU, WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. Item is in excellent, overall condition considering its age, and item does show some light wear/age if anything. This auction includes one vintage Garrard type A, four pin headshell with a vintage Shure M8D stereo turntable cartridge included. Please see all fourteen clear pictures for more details as each are an integral part of this description. Item is free from any loose particles inside/outside its headshell and/or housing. Item is also free from any non original drilled holes, modifications, etc. All parts that are present including the four pin headshell, wiring, cartridge, etc. do appear to be original and intact as shown. Item was found with its original Garrard label/emblem on top as shown in multiple pictures above. Please also note the vintage Garrard headshell is free from any cracking, loose parts, etc. The original factory black colored handle is present and functioning. All four factory metal pins are also present and functioning. Pictures one, five, six and eleven portray both the original headshell handle and four metal pins in detail. Pictures five and six, as well as pictures eleven through thirteen also portray each and every side, top and bottom of the Garrard headshell... which as previously mentioned is in excellent original condition. The vintage Shure M8D stereo cartridge is also in excellent condition just the same. Please see multiple pictures above for more details regarding the cartridge. Pictures two through four portray the cartridge and its visible Shure factory marking(s) up close, and all original hardware that is included. Pictures seven through nine portray the cartridge and all of the rest of the Shure factory original marking(s) (both stamped and engraved) that are present. The cartridge includes four pins that were found wired and connected to the four pins protruding from the Garrard headshell itself. Picture two, and pictures seven through nine give more of a visual detail regarding the period, original and intact wiring present with this item. Please also note the last picture for more details pertaining to measurements of this item. Not only are the vintage Shure M8D stereo cartridges impressive, but including a clean, period original Garrard type A four pin headshell only adds to it. This item definitely has potential to be a great addition to your period, or other turntable tonearm application(s). As with all vintage electronics, a qualified person and/or technician should go through this item before continuous use. Only the vintage and original, Shure M8D stereo turntable cartridge with a period original Garrard type A, four pin headshell portrayed in the pictures is included in this auction. Item(s) is not stated as brand new & sealed in condition. There are no returns/warranty on used and/or vintage electronics. Please see all pictures and utilize ZOOM for more details. Please feel free to ask questions if needed. Item(s being sold as is for parts/repair to continental United States buyers only. PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTIONS END. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAYMENT IN ON TIME. There are no returns, please view all pictures as they are part of the description. Tracking information will be included upon shipment. Please have payment made within 1 DAY of auctions end. ALL NYS RESIDENTS MUST PAY SALES TAX. Thank you for your interest and time. PLEASE NOTE, ITEM(S) WILL BE SHIPPED VIA USPS MAIL IN A SMALL FLAT RATE BOX. ITEM(S) WILL BE PACKAGED CAREFULLY WITH TIME AND EFFORT FOR SECURE TRANSIT. SHIPPING BOX WILL BE MARKED DO NOT BEND & FRAGILE. PLEASE ALSO NOTE, AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 1 DAY OF AUCTIONS END AND THERE ARE NO RETURNS. SELLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INSURANCE CLAIMS THROUGH THE SHIPPING CARRIER. THANK YOU. IF A LARGER SHIPPING BOX IS DESIRED FOR TRANSIT, PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE AUCTIONS END SO THE INVOICE MAY BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED. THANK YOU, AGAIN. Please note, we ask that this auction be paid within 1 day of its end. 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