People will want populated boards. It's convenient. People want convenience. I have some soldering skills but I'd rather not attempt a surface mount. The battery hack and fixing a few dry joints are about as far as I'd want to go on an Amiga. I'd rather pay $100-$150 for a working board than have to risk destroying one trying to build it myself. Judging by the responses, I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.
