Is this Den amabile still worth a purchase at this state?

[Roberta]

Price is a bit stiff for a rescue. But don't worry too much about leaflessness... these tend to be semi-deciduous. But now that it's spring, if the roots system is decent it should be starting to grow. I can't tell what the medium is... looks a but like sphagnum in which case, it needs to be moved to bark to improve drainage and aeration of the roots. I'd suspect that the root system needs some tender loving care.

It should grow outside quite nicely where you live. Filtered sun or bright shade.