Has anyone personally used one of these and, if so, what were your impressions and would it be worth $450 if someone hypothetically had a connection who found him one?

Along that same line, what should someone expect to pay for a TD-Z Type R Plus in near-mint condition these days? I never see the plus models on ebay anymore or even on the usual JDM sites. The d**n monkey has got me again.

Here you go: http://www.ichibantackle.com/showproductdetail.asp?productid=3264&name=TEAM DAIWA-Z 103ML TYPE R+ [DISCONTINUED] [uSED]&manufacturename=DAIWA (TEAM DAIWA)

$450 is a good price considering that the A.O.I. is almost impossible to find these days (there were only 300 made). As long as it isn't heavily used I would go for it.