Hi David, and welcome. Since it is a 2000, it will not need the electronics upgrade; and personally, I think that is an important consideration. The inlays are fairly unique, and are an expensive option; so, if you really like the inlays, that's another consideration. I played with the picture a little in a photo editor, and I think that the Walnut laminates are going to look a lot better in person than they do in the seller's pics. I didn't see anywhere that there is a case; so you would want to confirm that. A method that several of the members here use is to price a similar model new, with the options you would like to have, and figure a reasonable dealer discount; then compare that number to the price of this listing. (And of course another factor to consider is that this bass you could have now; a new one would take a while. ) So, if you would really love to own a Series II 5 string with Alchemy inlays, and you don't want to pay the additional amount needed to order a new one, and keeping in mind that basses with Alchemy inlays don't trade very often, then $6,500 may indeed be a reasonable price. Now, I wouldn't pay that much; but then I'm not looking for a five string with Alchemy inlays.
