You have been robbed you can get it from here in the uk

http://www.paltronix.com/acatalog/Cat_EasyPIC5.html

For the full package including Touch screen and GLCD and LCD for 99 total including VAT and post is £123.36

No import duty to pay,

I think then you might be best just to put it on E-bay then, Means you want has much has you can get, Strange really you brought it for your partner and he has no interest in electronics :-))

By the way the link don't work