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Empire 2000E/III - 2000E/II - 2000E/I - 2000E - 2000 Cartridges – ALL w/ NOS Empire Styli This listing is for all FIVE used Empire 2000 series cartridges. I have been slowly putting this collection together for many years. I posted them about a year ago, with the 2000E/II cartridge having a used original Empire S2000E/II stylus. The used one has been replaced with a NOS stylus. I have been an eBay member since July of 2001 & have a 100% feedback rating. At last count, I have sold 1158 moving magnet cartridges here on eBay. 188 have been Empire cartridges, & 48 were 2000 series – see last posted photo. All the cartridges were “checked” with an Ohmmeter & the results are stated below. All have the correct NOS genuine Empire stylus with the flip-down type stylus guard. (If you would like to see the photos of the resistance readings or of the cartridge cases, send me a message.) The prices shown below in green are what I am figuring as their individual selling prices. (Prices shown below with the red * are recently SOLD prices for genuine Empire styli.) 2000E/III: ($275.00) - Photos 2 ~ 5(*SOLD on eBay 7/31/23 – NOS S2000E/III in OEM packaging: $167.99, including shipping) · 1.016/1.016 - The readings are equal/matched.· The stylus is a NOS genuine Empire S2000E/III with a “nude” mounted .2 x .7 mil elliptical tip & the tracking force is ½ ~ 1½ grams.· This cartridge/stylus combination will be sent in the shown Empire “display” container. It contains an isolator/spacer, an Empire screwdriver & the original mounting hardware container, & shown mounting hardware. (The stylus will be sent in its container under the plastic cartridge tray.) 2000E/II: ($225.00) - Photos 6 ~ 9 · .544/.537 - The readings are very close & have a difference of less than 1.3%.· The stylus is a NOS genuine Empire S2000E/II with a “nude” mounted .2 x .7 mil elliptical tip & the tracking force is ½ ~ 1½ grams.· This cartridge/stylus combination will be sent in the shown Empire “display” container. It contains an isolator/spacer, an Empire branded screwdriver & the original mounting hardware container, & shown mounting hardware. (The stylus will be sent in its container under the plastic cartridge tray.) 2000E/I: ($200.00) - Photos 10 ~ 13(*SOLD on eBay 11/28/23 – NOS S2000E/I in Pfanstiehl packaging: $119.99, plus $8.00 shipping) · .536/.533 - The readings are very close & have a difference of less than 0.6%. · The stylus is a NOS genuine Empire S2000E/I with a “nude” mounted .2 x .7 mil elliptical tip & the tracking force is ¾ ~ 1½ grams. · This cartridge/stylus combination will be sent in the shown Empire “display” container. It contains an isolator/spacer, an Empire branded screwdriver & the original mounting hardware container (there is some cracking at the top of the tube), & shown mounting hardware. (The stylus will be sent in its container under the plastic cartridge tray.) 2000E: ($175.00) - Photos 14 ~ 17 · 1.085/1.065 - The readings are close & have a difference of less than 1.9%.· The stylus is a NOS genuine Empire S2000E with a .3 x .7 mil elliptical tip & the tracking force is 1 ~ 3 grams.· This cartridge/stylus combination will be sent in the shown Empire “display” case. It contains an Empire branded screwdriver, an isolator/spacer, & the shown mounting hardware. (It is missing the mounting hardware container.) (The stylus will be sent in its container under the plastic cartridge tray, along with the bag of mounting hardware.) 2000: ($125.00) - Photos 18 ~ 21 · 1.042/1.032 - The readings are very close & have a difference of less than 1.0%. · The stylus is a NOS genuine Empire S2000 with a .7 mil conical tip & the tracking force is 1 ~ 3 grams.· Also included are the original paper box (definitely has wear), Styrofoam cartridge tray, the original “data/spec” sheet, an isolator/spacer, & the shown mounting hardware. Since all of the cartridges were “checked” with an Ohmmeter, all styli are NOS, & these combinations have been visually checked, there are NO returns or refunds. This item will require an adults’ signature for delivery.The shown mailing cost includes full insurance & a delivery signature. All of the cartridge/stylus combinations I sell are sold AS IS - in working condition. I do not offer ANY type of refund, exchange, or return on these cartridge/stylus combinations. If you have an issue with sibilance, it probably means that the cartridge/stylus is not a good match for your tonearm. Not that there is anything defective with this cartridge or stylus. Note: The cantilever (the thin silver tube which the stylus tip is mounted to) is the fragile part of the stylus assembly. The stylus needs to be handled carefully. If the buyer breaks or bends the cantilever when un-packaging, inserting the stylus assembly into the cartridge, or handling the cartridge once the stylus is mounted, I will not be held responsible. This includes while mounting the cartridge to your headshell. It is best to mount your cartridge somewhat loosely first. Then install the stylus. Once the stylus is mounted into the cartridge, adjust the cartridge for the correct overhang for your particular turntable. If you are unfamiliar or inexperienced with installing, mounting, & adjusting cartridges/styli, please have an experienced professional do the installation for you. The cartridges will not be mailed until your payment has processed & cleared into my eBay account. I do not ship outside of the United Statesor accept payments from non-U.S. registered accounts,even if your eBay “confirmed” shipping address is inside the U.S. SOLD “AS SHOWN” & “AS IS” I am not the original owner of most of the items I sell & I cannot guaranteeTHIS item is from a PET, CHILD, or SMOKE FREE environment. If you receive an item & there is an issue,PLEASE contact me BEFORE you leave feedback. Please check my other current listings. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ MY AUCTION TERMS. By BIDDING ON or using the BIN “Buy It Now” feature (If available)You ARE agreeing to My Auction Terms which are posted below. MY AUCTION TERMS:This ITEM WILL BE SENT BY USPS Priority MailTO YOUR “confirmed” eBay ACCOUNT ADDRESS. Bidding: U.S. registered eBay accounts ONLY. If you bought the wrong item, decided you do not want the item, or you hoped it was more than I stated in the listing, the item is yours to do whatever you like with it, with the exception of returning it to me &/or asking for a refund. Any unpaid item cases or cancelled winning bids/BINs will result in the buyer being permanently blocked from bidding on or buying any of my items. Warranty: Every item that I list is sold “AS SHOWN” & “AS IS” with NO WARRANTY, expressed or implied, unless I state a specific warranty within the description of the listed item in the auction. I spend a lot of time trying to describe all of the items that I list as accurately as I can. I am definitely not perfect & I do make mistakes. If you have ANY questions, need more information, or would like to see additional photos of the item that I have listed, ask me BEFORE you bid. I do not list any item that I know does not work as working. If the item is listed as USED or Refurbished, I cannot guarantee the item will work when you receive it as things can happen during the shipping process & vintage electronics can fail at any time. I do not accept returns; provide refunds (full or partial) or exchanges, with the exception of SNAD claims. If you win a SNAD claim, you will need to return the item to me packaged in the same way as your received it & in the same physical & functional condition as you claim you received the item. I will make a video of the unpacking & testing of ALL returned items to verify the condition of the item. ANY discrepancies will be reported to eBay. Payment: My PayPal account is set up to BLOCK payments from all non-U.S. registered PayPal accounts. I will only accept payment by an eBay account that is REGISTERED within the U.S. States & has a “confirmed” address. Shipping: I will only ship your item to your eBay “confirmed” address & the item will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail. Any item OR combination of items that sells for more than $74.99 will require an adults’ signature. I will not ship outside the United States. I do not charge for packaging, nor do I charge a handling fee. Everything I have posted on eBay is in my possession. I will usually ship your item within 3 “business days” (NOT including Saturday, Sunday, or Holidays) after I have received your payment.
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