Ok, this is a nice, big (7x2) stone with an intact label, but $475?! Wow. Is there something special about this one, like the color or grade, that I'm not educated about, or is this just buyers going wild for what is obviously a pretty nice hone to begin with? Just wondering. Thanks!

escher water hone for straight razors, razor hone - eBay (item 230455855129 end time Apr-05-10 16:59:17 PDT)