Here you go, a chance to START bidding on a Mellotron for $3000.00. Note the description - if that doesn't make you comfortable spending that much on one, I don't know what will... well, perhaps this will - he doesn't even publish a photograph of it, rather he cadged one from the net.
"Mellotron not as shown As Is: It needs a paint job, all the parts are there, it will fire up and make some noise, But needs work. It comes with an extra tape cartridge, and tapes. This is for serious collectors only,(no tire kickers) if you know what it is and you want it, and you can afford it, than buy it!! There's only so many of these in the world, I don't really want to sell mine, but I have too. So if you want it, take it!! Price In U.S. Funds"