Ipod video sold without firewire/charger?

have just purchased an ipod video from the new apple center in amman, jordan - am surprised to find it sold without firewire or charger!! bought an ipod mini two years ago with these accessories included
has the policy changed since then?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
New iPods no longer come with chargers.
Also, the 5th generation iPod is not capable of syncing over FireWire, though it can charge through a FireWire cable.
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