This was his reply....
"I'm getting a lot of e-mails about this paint job, I didn't make this up, this is what I was told when I bought it, I personally know J.C. who passed away recently, thats how I got the paint job, His shop sold out and I bought the job, this is what I was told, He was friends with Paul Booth, so why wouldn't I believe what I was told??? I want to take this off ebay at this point, I will try to call Ed's shop today..."
It sounds like he's not purposely trying to scam anyone (anymore at least) and will likely add more notes explaining how it was Paul Booth "inspired" with Ed's talent and although JC may not have paid $10K for it, it's certainly worth a good amount considering what Ed can charge for his great work.