Quoted from pinmister:'Maybe so they can try and rip the thing out and sell the guts?'
*Insert eye roll gif here*
How about so people can rip it out and throw it in the trash-never thought about resale. That is a good point though, let people re-coop some monies for the increased cost for something they do not need or want.
I wouldn't mind having a QR reader to play around with. If someone wants to pull theirs out, I've got a Benjamin for you.