Welcome to these Hallowed Halls Onan. Best bit is not to buy a monitor anyway, as the Microsoft error screens will get on your wick after the shortest of times. Also, you can save wads of money in not buying applications or Anti Virus software.
Yup, I think that sellers who put in tiny print, that the monitor is not included are being a bit sharp. If it looks suspiciously cheap, there is almost always a reason.
Conan
PS Still trying - and failing- to think of a worthwhile caption for this round of the Cap Comp on the Mil Forum. Good picture! :-)