I forgot all about this.
Here is an update on the original bike posted here....
It was bought by someone at the salvage for $90. There was one for sale at the GABA Swap meet in November and I asked about it and it turned out it was the one from the salvage. Now maintained and cleaned and pretty snappy looking. asking $250.
I had a spot there at the swap and later that day two girls walked by with the bike. I asked if she bought it from that guy, and she had, for $180. If his sales were like mine, people were not there to buy old tourist bikes. It was mainly a road, mountain and e-bike crowd so Im sure he was taking offers.
The girl that bought it was an ASU student and pleased as punch to have it so it looks like all is well that ends well.