I'm sorry, but I cannot discount this item any further. We will be raising the price again starting next year. Thank you for your understanding. AUDIOTECHNICA ATMONO3SP (MC) The shell has a +4g weight from Technics. It has a MADE IN JAPAN stamp, and the needle tip is quite sharp, so it seems to have plenty of life left. Having this needle is helpful for checking the condition of SP records. Of course, it's also good as the main player for SP playback. Overall, the body is quite clean.