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@tewms
As with all things, you're buying a bike/car/house that the previous owner has specced up with something of his/her own choice. You're not buying the bike because of the cranks, the car because of the aftermarket turbo, or the house for the kitchen appliances.
If the seller wants to squeeze out as much as possible then splitting is the way to go imo.
But as always the seller can ask whatever he or she wants, and kudos to him if he gets good money for it. This might just be a bit too early in the season.