I just spent over $1000 for an Iphone 12 on this site and it did NOT even come with a power chord or headphones. WHY???

Because Apple announced before the iPhone 12 was released that new devices would not come with adapter or headphones. It DOES come with the syncing cable though. If you purchased one that did not and you purchased from Apple or an authorized retailer you need to contact them.

Even though I can see why this is upsetting to someone who is not aware of this, I also have to say that you should check what you are buying and what is included beforehand.

If you have a Lighting to USB-A cable (from a previous iPhone) you can just continue to use that. Charging times will be a little bit longer if you use the 5W Charger but it isn't as bad as people sometimes say. Same with headphones, maybe you already have a pair. A small Lighting to 3.5mm jack adapter dongle is 10$ and will let you connect any non Lighting headphone.

Apple did this, so they can shrink the size of the box, allowing them to ship double the amount of boxes as before.

Another argument is that most people have chargers and cables already (I still have the cable of my iPhone 12 in the box because I continue to use the 5W charger and cable I already had from a previous iPhone) and many people only use bluetooth headphones these days.

However, a charging cable should have been included in your iPhone's box! If not, like KaeBFly said, you should contact the seller you bought it from.

Return your iPhone if you purchased it in the last 14 days and get your money back. Then buy a Samsung Galaxy S21. It doesn’t have a power adapter or headphones.

A free cable comes with the iPhones.

If you purchase an S21 it will NOT have a power adapter and headphones but does have a cable. Just like the iPhone.

As I just posted, Samsung has gone the same route as will LGs next phone. By the end of the year no one will be including a power adapter and headphones.

Some folks like Fords, some folks like Chevys - buy what works for you and enjoy your life.