too bad my new bass fund recently got depleted, elsewise this might be worth making a play for:

https://reverb.com/item/34427749-alembic-series-i-walnut-near-mint-unbelievable-condition-1

You already attempted to buy this one when it was listed here, it was a way better deal at the original listed price.

well you are correct, sir.
the original lister sure had better pictures than the new listing, i didn't realize it at first glance and it went right past me.
i didn't realize it got sold to a flipper. not gonna comment any further on that subject.

but - as they say, one door closes and another window opens.  after all was said and done, i wound up with a much nicer instrument that is a better match to what i was really looking for anyway.
so i guess in a way, everybody wins, except for the guy who pays the new, improved price.