> "Previously '52 special was my dream guitar (never played or seen one), as I love 2SB..."

Of course, a white pg was not std until 1954, and I don't believe 2TSB or gold hardware were even offered as a custom option in 1952.

> "On Cali Teles, there's one going right now, with a $550 reserve:"

It's a Buy Now of US$550, and IMO you'd have to be mad to pay that for one of these (in the US).