If you could buy this at the 'Started at' price, it would be a excellent buy. I have seen this type of Merkel range from $4000 to $5500, the makers case and apparent condition certainly adds to the deal. But when all is said and done I think the $2995 starting price will be greatly exceeded.

The case colors wear much more quickly at the balance carry point, not enough clear photos of this area to be definitive, but the case colors are in very good condition.

IMHO

Gene