Hope your response helps this poor fool.  I was too dumbstruck by his perception of quality and willingness to pay an absurd price for essentially a non-picture to think any reply would have a basis for hope.

Well, happy to help.  I could be completely incorrect but when you weigh the facts identified, it seems to be a much larger risk.  If it was my money, a rich guy or not, I'd pass.  Let a bit of history and reviews catch up before you spend that kind of coin.  If you have 400 roses in your budget, wait for Rachel to return.  She is top shelf.