I think most of the relic-altered guitars these days look like crap. I saw the Brad Paisley relic'd Telecaster, and there was something about it in my head that just looked wrong. They all look exactly the same. It's a "clean" relic. Same for that Flea bass. I just can't wrap my head around why.
The only relic job I've ever seen that was not offensive to me was on a Jaco Pastorius relic bass. Even then, I think the wear and tear of a guitar should tell the player's story. And yet I want my PRS to stay perfect forever.
Willie Nelson's guitar "Trigger" comes to mind. It's worn as hell, probably the most worn active guitar of our day, and I do not envy the luthier who has to keep that thing on life support. It's worn out, yet plays in a way that Willie likes. It tells his story, since 1969. If Trigger out-lives Willie, then it will probably have a value higher than I can imagine. But would I go out and buy a guitar that is made in a way where it is worn out like that on purpose?
No.