Yea... someone took the time to change the earsocks to red so for sure worn. Its a nice J though but $400 USD would be tops in USA. You make a good point about availability in Italy and the cost to get something there so in your case if you are comfortable with a little more than and it makes you happy do it. Just be sure the bridge is tuned already or you have a good person who really knows how to tune lined up. Not just some guy with a punch tool who thinks he can tune Metals.