[Milsurplus] A new high?

[jeff]

> is related to those who wish they could get it but couldn't afford to. 
> Japanese and German gear bring some pretty stiff prices here due to the 
> lack of availability. Shouldn't be surprising to see foreigners bidding 
> high on something over here - particularly considering the exchange 
> rates on the dollar right now.

The Japanese are sucking up vintage guitars at an incredible rate.
When I go to a guitar show, the vendors have their wares in plain site,
as they should.  Then there are a few tables of Japanese gentlemen
stockpiling cases and displaying/selling nothing.