When you go into a Coffee shop, normally you get your drink and find a seat right? The Japanese tend to find a seat then go order at the counter
Its something of such small value that may have sentimental value to the original owner..
Prices from £329 up to £1400 on Apple UK site that's a matter of opinion.
And if it is "such a small value" then it would be even more scummy to keep it rather than return it to it's rightful owner.