Recalling the recent thread on condition grading, I'm most familiar with the firearm condition scale. Using that scale, from 40' away the difference between 85 and 97 would be hard to see. It doesn't appear to have an ash pan. The lid handle looks like it is missing the wood and I can't tell if the bowl handles are wood or metal. But all of those things are replaceable and relatively easily sourced, and the porcelain looks fantastic from what I can see.
I'm definitely going to pursue it. I would've done so already, but the home looks empty tonight. I have a nib blue otg. I wouldn't want to trade it, but probably would if it came down to it. I'd rather go buy a brand new ots.