You guys have converted me.

[faderswagger]

Oh shit! fuckin xonetacular.... knowing stuff about stuff... That answered all my questions. That really ought to be stickied. Thank you.

I'm sure I'll find something silly to do with 2 old gemini's... haha

[teambama]

Ah. but is it binary...? Either they work or they don't? Is it true that if they spin and make sound, that i should by them, or is there more to it than that?

and you mean the Gemini's are worth nothing, right? shucks...

Things I would check
pitch adjustment
They play audio. Left & right channel
On & Off twist button works right & is not loose or broke.
Tone arm adjustment moves
Weight on tonearm adjusts correctly
When you hit stop the platter stops quickly & starts quickly as well
All the lights work

The 1200's are tanks. A commen problem with them are the rca cables & thats a easy fix. One of my 1200's are from the
80's & still going strong.

[faderswagger]

Alright, talked to the guy about selling me the techs for $360.

Got a festival gig this weekend, then I'm going to check them out/maybe pick them up on monday. Now I know what to look at when I check them out. I'll report back. Thanks a ton guys.

[hipnopath]

A pair of 1200s for $360? Buy them. Buy them without thinking and run.

[djlotus]

A pair of 1200s for $360? Buy them. Buy them without thinking and run.

If you don't I will.

[guiltyblade]

for real thats cheap. I got mine for 400 the pair. That was a steal. So this is even better.

[bumtsch]

A pair of 1200s for $360? Buy them. Buy them without thinking and run.

While carrying two 1200s?!

[Fraktionz]

Yes buy them...I've been searching for months to just get a deal at $800 for two good shape 1200s

[backtothefront]

Alright, talked to the guy about selling me the techs for $360.

Got a festival gig this weekend, then I'm going to check them out/maybe pick them up on monday. Now I know what to look at when I check them out. I'll report back. Thanks a ton guys.

For a pair, hell, I'll fly over from Blighty

[fatmandy]

Learning to mix solidly on a pair on crap decks is actually very good. I had some awful numark belt drives and when i eventually got some technics it was a breeze to beat match and totally effortless. Technics will come eventually but start with something affordable and dial in your skills, they will go a long way later