In 10 years a lot of technology advancements have taken place. The question is what is 10$k buying you today? Is it comparable, better, etc.? It seems you have a lot of leverage to negotiate as others have suggested given this is a 10 year old item. Another aspect to help you evaluate a fair price to help you is to ask yourself how much you would get for it on the resale market if you had to sell it the next day.
Brinkmann Bardo - Dealer Demo value
Hello Brinkmann enthusiasts, I am considering the purchase of a demo Bardo owned by a dealer I've known for a long time. This is a 10-year-old unit with a 12-inch arm and a standard power supply. From my initial inspection, it appears to be in excellent condition. I haven't confirmed this yet, but I assume it comes with the original packing, manual, etc. The dealer also sells Clearaudio, Rega, and VPI, so the table has not been in daily use.
However, they are asking $10,500 for it with no warranty. I believe this price is too high for a 10-year-old Bardo, even though it is coming from a dealer as a demo unit.
I may ultimately decide that I don't want a 10-year-old Bardo at all.
Nevertheless, without knowing more, what would be a reasonable offer?