As one who has 'Ebayed' during the early years, this is not an uncommon event. Notice that the prudent bidders dropped out early - why? because early in the game, they had a set price in-mind and adhered to it. Once the bidding exceeded the item's perceived (or typical street) value, emotions...
With all due respect, no one is qualified to assess my 'needs',.. but me. But since ALL guns, in my opinion, are nothing but tools, then perhaps you are right... a hacksaw & Dremel will likely do just fine.