I've been wondering about this and it is quite curious to me.
Why do both sellers and buyers make SUCH a big deal about power cords? It's probably the most standarized and abundunt type of cord in electronics. Sellers make sure they state "Power cord not included" as if it is one of the most important qualifications.
Sure enough, I once sold something and I said cables are not included. Someone bought my item and complained the power CORD was not included. He further stated that CORD is not the same as CABLE per IEEE which HE is a proud member....
It's just SO odd. I can understand if whatever the item has unique and hard to obtain kind, but not so. The standard 3 pin cord, which I don't know what the official name is elebated to such a high status that it get mentioned on every for sale post....