That is an interesting looking guitar, and MIJ is in most cases equal if not better (QAQC for example) than MIA, unless we are talking about hand crafted guitars. I fear though that at least in Singapore your pricing will not be met for an Epiphone. Looking at the detail, it even looks a little "Kossof"esq..
I would be interested but not near your price I'm afraid, but good luck, it is a nice guitar.