Quoted from silver_spinner:unrestored or just machines of the "norm" are going for 5k plus now rock, look even on epay.
in fact, the last 16 actually sold on epay averaged over $5500 and none of them had done to them what this one does.
no offense meant here, but bloated ebay prices are never a defense for a higher price unless you are trying to contradict yourself. ebay prices are inflated, people...always have been and always will be.