I don't know what you're unto with that, but
a) There are things other than pricing to cover oneself. Otherwise, how would you explain the prosperity of smaller electronic stores in Europe?
It's not rockets science. If he's going to sell 15 year old hardware that's been sitting in a warehouse and has to warranty it for 2 years and offer a return policy, he has to increase his price to cover himself. If not pricing, how exactly does he do that?
As far as I can see he was very honest about everything, and though I doubt he is making NO money on it I doubt he is making much. And good for him if he is making some.
Was it a risky purchase? Yes, but he was very upfront about the risk. That's why I certainly didn't order one. But you can't take a gamble like that and then cry if things don't come out perfect.
b) It wasn't that cheap. In fact, three mint bundles were sold on Ebay.co.uk the very same day I paid for mine, all going for just as much (if not less) than the ones he sold.
Perhaps that stuff is simply more expensive in the US, but here in Europe (especially in the UK) we can have Amiga 1200s for quite a bit less than the 200 euros he asked for.
It wasn't "cheap", and I can't speak for UK prices, but in the US 1200s sell for decent money - $150+ for non-working ones, and $400+ for working ones with a couple accessories. Sounds like a fair price. And if it's NOT a fair price, why in the world would you order one to begin with?
I understand ordering one, and I understand not ordering one - but what I don't understand is ordering one then complaining about things that were very much expected. Sour grapes I guess.
