Yeah, I agree.
I don't think they command much money on E-bay
To me it's quite valuable, though.
I bought that puppy when I was 16 - my first flyrod.
Electric blue 2 piece - full wells grip - downlocking blue anodized reel seat.
After I changed careers, I did not flyfish for 25 years - two years of fulltime work PLUS fulltime school, then I lived in Manhattan for about 8 years. I started back up FFing in 2000 after living in NJ for 14+ years.
All that I can say about it is that I didn't really know what a gem it was (is).
I still fish it but it's about time to have the guides replaced.
That's why I bought the Orvis Far and Fine - it's close to, but not nearly as slow as the Garcia.