Narada,
The dealer I got the RE from is predominantly a sales outlet for lawn mowers, generators, snow blowers etc. w/ RE and Vespa as pet projects of the owner. The business is being sold and the new owner does not want to sell 2 wheeled vehicles so everything including the Vespa's and any remaining parts are 50% off. At least that's the story I got.
The fender brackets just need a bit of pushing and pulling as the bracket bosses where they attach to the frame did not appear to be welded on exactly true. So with a few physical adjustment they are now lined up pretty good.
The bike is a chrome/black and was discounted 50% off MSRP and had no prep or freight.
The oil screen, magnets or oil pan showed nothing out of the ordinary. Just a few fleck, slivers and black fines. I am happy with the lack of material that was present.