Originally Posted by
CommuteCommando
I saw postings in many other forums (Motorbike, skiing, surfing etc) where people were talking about scrambling to get the remaining stock. Why? It's electronics. If the parent goes out of business, they do not become collectible, they become disposable.
I think most people try and snatch up accessories and possibly additional units for spare parts like the battery. A $200-$300 camera is certainly not a disposable item to most people, myself included especially if you already have more than one.