My curiosity is piqued.

There are only a couple places in the US you can use an 8. As I recall, it was only turkeys in AZ or something.

So, in the US, I would think the value for a well worn 8 is primarily as a decorative piece. And that (other than limited data in DA's matrix as an alternative) lends support to DA's evaluation.

So, why buy a well worn 8 and then endure VAT, importation costs, etc? It would not seem to be for "use".

Out there doing it best I can.