Woosh,
Yes I did, but in the light of 6 years experience of FreeGo I would definitely recommend one. I would also buy another at the drop of a hat, but I am looking for a full-suspension machine to cope with the parlous state of UK roads.
I fully appreciate the reluctance of a newcomer to put their toe in the water with a bike whose maker has just gone bust, but if the purchaser has a good LBS like Brighton Ebikes then there will be plenty of knowledgeable backup and generic spares available.
Alternatively, for a no risk solution, then buy a brand new Woosh!