Originally Posted by
gearbasher
Actually, I'm not looking to repack it. I figure it needs replacement. As far as cost; from shops they run about $100-120. But, I've been picking them up, off ebay, for about $75-80, new. I have three spares waiting in the wings. So, there is no problem there. I'm just wondering if they should last longer, or what I got out of it is the normal lifespan?
If they run about $100-$120 each, you must be using at least a Chorus and likely a Record BB. Those have three standard-sized cartridge bearings each that can be replaced for a very modest cost. (~$15 total at most) Then they'll be as good as new.