Cheap turntables - Are they really THAT bad?

The Audio-Technica AT-LP60, Pioneer PL-990, and other similar inexpensive turntables are very popular and generally get good reviews, but they've come under criticism for various reasons which I discuss and test in this in-depth video, to find out if that criticism is valid or not.

3:11 Tracking force

8:13 Anti-skating

12:12 Skipping on modern vinyl?

15:30 Speed stability

18:00 Audio quality & upgrades

19:23 A cheap turntable makes cheap records sound better

21:24 My conclusion

22:37 Other people's opinions about these turntables

Do you own one of these turntables? Post your review of it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/6v4u1i/equipment_discussion_audio_technica_lp60_owners/