what i dont understand is why the owner hasnt met the market with an ebay auction. no one said start the bid at 99 cents, perhaps $500 or $600 with offers etc.? ? ? 

if u go to the local shop and for some crazy reason, decide to pay $10 for a bottle of milk, it doesnt mean if u advertise it someone else is going to give you $10 for it. unless they are rich or want that model real bad.
its worth what its worth. and the only true way to get an idea is a auction.

but as some of the interested parties have said, the seller seems not to return emails or send better pics.maybe he has passed away n left the ebay listing on for eternity. it would be funny, if its still there, day in and out for the next ten years. maybe we shld start a petition to get it auctioned off. lol.