Generally, I have little against high time aircraft or even TBO'd engines, as long as the logs show a history of timely maintenance and is well documented, and everything functions normally. But, high time airframes do require a certain amount of more detailed inspection than might normally be required prior to purchase. Almost every moving part should have been replaced, repaired, rebuilt, rebushed, etc. in 10,000 hours. That's a thick logbook, if done right! It's a lot to check. And a lot can be missed. The asking price should adequately reflect the higher time and perceived financial risk, unless you are personally familiar with the aircraft and it's history, and are willing to pay a premium price for an aircraft that you know. While $22,000 is not premium price for almost any airworthy 152, I see nothing that stands out here and says "I'm worth it!" Run it through one of the online appraisals, such as Trade-A-Plane or V-Ref, and don't pay a dime more for it!
I know you're tired of looking, but there are still better planes available, even at that price!
