When current, the Phantom II was a roughly £2,400–£2,800 tonearm in converted retail terms, so £2,495 is a strong used buy. It sits below the £2,664 median of recent comparable listings and comfortably above the £2,278 lower quartile, making the price genuinely attractive rather than merely fair.
This is a highly regarded damped-unipivot arm, known for deep, authoritative bass, excellent dynamics, extended yet smooth treble, and a spacious, natural presentation. The Magneglide system also gives useful control over stability, azimuth, damping, and anti-skate. At this condition and price, it is a worthwhile opportunity, provided the correct mounting base, arm cable, counterweight, and alignment accessories are included; those details matter more than cosmetic perfection when fitting it to a turntable.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.