So you want to get rid of perfection? What did you do to yourself to deserve that?
If you regret selling then your one in one out policy is no good. And you're liable to regret it because you implied that the tube thing is temporary, while you're younger than 50.
This sounds too important...
Manufacturers don't usually match wood grain unless it's a figured top. So, getting a good looking wood pattern is usually luck of the draw.
If you shop at sweetwater, you can see your bass before you buy it.