Smitty, I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles. These WILL pass.
Fellas, this is a no-brainer. That's a HELL of a deal for an Elan (ask me, I've got one), and this one has the J-pickup a space away from the bridge (WAY better than having it backed up right to the bridge). Butcher block maple with that great Zebra top, and you WILL NOT find a better deal. Just a few 'character' marks, patina if you will. Used and PERFECT costs a LOT more.
So let's help Smitty out and keep it in our community where it belongs. Even better, somebody buy it with the proviso you'll sell it back to Smitty (for the same money!) when things look up for him down the road ! !
J o e y