For me, there is big difference between the one I'm selling here and for example You had on sale couple of months before (and the one without USB port on auction service site back in Your country). The one here was even more then half price, with pealing off screen, and which is kind of logic, hours of battering time behind.

When I was looking for my first N900 I would gladly spend that amount for device in that condition, with 3hrs of tt and few more of running. And as simple as it can be, You have cash to buy one which is brand new / mint condition or You have to take Your chances with over 3-5 years of usage (or heavy dev usage) battered device where You have to keep Your fingers crossed for it to work for You.