I’m not an expert on Brinkmann and you didn’t name the maker of the 12-inch arm. I checked the Bluebook on this site and it says the Bardo MSRP was $8K. I can’t see the table, but you seem to like it and trust the dealer selling it. There are lots of choices out there for analog rigs, many that I would be happy to own. However, without warranty, at this price, I’d look elsewhere. If you’re set on making an offer, I think that 40-50% of retail is a good starting point for a 10-year old table.
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?