This is always a difficult topic.
Different people have different preferences for the set-up and action on their ukes. Therefore, a
high action is not necessarily a fault in itself, nor is it usually indicative of a problem at all.
High action on a string instrument is a default state awaiting adjustment to suit the player's personal taste.
A high action can be adjusted to suit anyone. A very low action from the factory would mean that nuts and saddles would have to be replaced or shimmed to suit a player who prefers a beefier action. Not ideal at all. Despite its popularity with some members, shimming can have an adverse effect on an instrument's tone.
I see nothing wrong with posts that mention a certain model having a high default action, as it is always nice to know what to expect from any uke out-of-the-box, but we do need to take care not to give the impression that high action is a fault. It is
not a fault.
IMO, the OP's post of impressions upon receiving the new uke was, at heart, a helpful post. However, I would have preferred to have seen the action described as "high", rather than the very subjective description of the set-up as "poor".
We all see things differently.
BTW, I am a little envious of Adam having such a nice uke!