On Wed, 19 Dec 2001, Peter Seebach wrote:

> In message <200112191536.fBJFaNf25468@eevee.engine.ca>, Alicia da Conceicao wri
> tes:
> >I went to the Compaq website to buy one, and found out they are
> >out of stock.  Does anyone know of anyplace else that sells these
> >refurbished units for $99 (USD) and can ship to Canada?
> 
> I think they come and go, the lowest I can find them now is $259.  I got mine
> at "Tiger Direct".  They may be reconsidering the pricing, now that everyone
> wants one.  :)
> 
> -s

Just like every other item which reaches end of life.  I remember when
Toshiba was closing out Libretto's, you could get them for a steal, until
the word got out.  Then they started selling for more than what Toshiba
was selling them for at the end.

Supply side economics, what a wonder.