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.