MoJo JoJoe wrote:
Not all guitars are built the same ... even when they are identical in all aspects. Sometimes those specific pieces of wood just work better together. You don't mention if you were able to play it and how you feel about it. I've overpaid in the past to have THAT specific guitar because I knew it was special and the instrument spoke to me on a subliminal level. Perhaps in this case that will be the same for you. If not, then keep looking because as others have said, it's a touch high (though I feel anything under 9.5k is a good deal for a 2001 USA std strat).
Over-paying for the instrument that 'talks' to you... Respect, Mojo...