couldn't they say picture for  show only , please email for pictures when the pin arrives ?

Absolutely, car maufacturers do it all the time for their tv ads "european car shown" "colour shown not available in australia"

BUT

this seller has no disclaimer at all

Also if we assume that the seller is selling as an agent for the US seller then how is "Inspections Welcome" appropriate? Are they going to fly you to the US to check it out?