The Stars & Stripes boats were a limited edition graphic/color scheme stemming from the 1988 America's Cup race which featured the first use of a catamaran in the cup's history (easily won by Dennis Connor and the US team racing against the much larger Kiwi monohull). So a "stars & stripes" Hobie would have been from the 1988/1989 vintage.
I would inspect the boat thoroughly for all damage/defects/wear that would be typical on a 30 year old Hobie (hull delamination, corrosion, worn out sails, missing parts). A boat of that age would typically go for around $1-2k depending on condition, what accessories are included, etc. Maybe a little more if it is in excellent condition as you describe (barn stored for 20 years or something like that).
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