This dealer may have been known for a long time, but the respect shown to you as relating to the asking price, pretty much points to the notion, in the dealer objective lens, your just another Twat in the crosshairs to be stung.
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?
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Offer something near $10.5K BUT with a new Lyra or whatever. Did you read the 2011 review? Brinkmann Audio Bardo turntable | Stereophile.com With the upgraded glass mat/power supply and since it has an upgraded arm, maybe then, it would be reason to start negotiating. $10.5K buys something NEW with warranty. |
So I did this very thing, purchased a demo model bardo from a reputable dealer. Mine was with the 10.5 arm, which is actually my preference, but I also got an HRS platform as well as the Ortofon Cadenza black that was on it which had been mounted by Mike Trei. Since it was a demo, the place was willing to honor the warranty. I've been nothing but happy with the table. For all that, I traded in my clearaudio performance DC and paid another 5k. I'm totally happy with the exchange. |
In 10 years a lot of technology advancements have taken place. The question is what is 10$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. |
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