Unrealistic sellers

[Granny Gremlin]

Ah, I thought it was the same seller (I maybe saw one like that, or clicked a relist one time and assumed), but going to look now it appears you're right.  That's some shit then; all using the same original retailers pics too.  Makes more sense at least.

Anyway, another side-effect of ebay removing listing fees; enables fishing for rubes like this.

[Dave W]

Exactly. At least a few rubes have probably taken the bait.

[Happy Face]

There is not a lot of demand for Japanese guitars in Japan. They are more sought after over here.

When you visit the better guitar stores in Tokyo, it's almost all US gear.

A few years back I was semi-seeking another Yamaha SA-17. Not only did I find none (and very few Yammies) the young guys at the shops had never even seen one (I had a photo with me).

[Highlander]

Not seen before I looked it up either... beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but not my cup of Rosie...

[Granny Gremlin]

Huh, this Greco LPB looks pretty nice (didn't look too close; not on the market) and seems reasonably priced despite location = Japan.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GRECO-LGB-90-Les-Paul-Type-Electric-Bass-Guitar/163479815879?hash=item26102806c7:g:LNsAAOSwujJcDzZb:rk:18:pf:0

Gold hardware too if you're into that.