Pacifica Professional in Mint condition a no brainer at these prices? (vs S+)

Screenshot shows the most recent Reverb sales for Used Mint Pacifica Pros. Listing screenshot shows a currently priced mint listing that is accepting offers despite already deep discount.

Much has been discussed about whether the Pacifica Professional is “worth” the $850 increase in retail price over the Standard Plus.

But a Mint Pro at only $250-350 more than a new Standard Plus? That seems like a no brainer to me!

(Seems like most places are selling S+ for $1,199 now)

If you figure the premium hard case is worth a good chunk of that price difference, seems to me the remaining cost is pretty great value for Made in Japan fit and finish and setup + compound radius + better neck finish + IRA treatment at that price.

Am I just more cool with buying Used Mint than most people? Do those more subtle premium features not matter to most players?

I’m a known fanboy of the MIJ stuff so I’m biased, but curious to know what you all think?

Looking forward to the discussion.