I've seen this listed twice before and always liked the design. I seem to remember something about the butt cap being changed so it is unmarked? That's what I remember anyways. Same guy also had a couple other cues listed in the 800 - 1400 range if I remember correctly.
The bow is in the butt of the cue. I asked him about it and that is what he told me. I am not a fan of this style cue, but I wouldnt drop almost 2000 on a cue that was bowed in the butt. My .02.