Blair,
I shouldn't have asked...now I want one even more
I think it was 9 years ago now, but I had my hands on one raw C55 Taylor when I was in Vancouver BC, at the "Big One", a small card show that has mostly hockey. That one looked worn but decent enough, just the price was a complete sticker shock. Seems Fred Taylor is an icon in BC, so the demand is high there. I was tempted to try a lower offer, but even 50% off would have me on Ramen noodles for weeks after leaving.
Every now and then I will look for another online...None have had that "je ne sais quoi" combination of eye appeal and fair pricing.
Congrats on a beauty!