The guy pulled the machine. It did not sell. He reckons lots of people were calling him telling him the machine was worth $1500 based on historical sales. 

Considering there has not been a machine sold in Aust on eBay (based on pinpedia data) for more than $1600 thats about right. He also said "someone" in Bayswater will offer him $5000 and will put it up for sale in their business.  Told me it would cost heaps to convert to 240v.  Some people are just fu@@ing idiots!!!