eBay auction turned out fine. Late-ish bidder with only 1 feedback won the bid but he paid up immediately. I hate PayPal's fees BUT on something like this, it's so worth it. $523 total. $16 in PayPal fees and probably another $15 in postal fees. I'm still over my $450 goal and that goal was based on ... well, nothing. I paid way too much for the new one. I mean it was a whole lot to spend on a frivolous toy but this helps.