New Slingcatchers on the Way? It looks like Slingbox has stopped making Slingcatcher because the big companies, Best Buy and Amazon, have stopped selling the devices, only small unknown companies are selling them now at $300. Are they coming out with a new model? New Slingcatchers on the Way? It looks like Slingbox has stopped making Slingcatcher because the big companies, Best Buy and Amazon, have stopped selling the devices, only small unknown companies... » Read More New Slingcatchers on the Way? It looks like Slingbox has stopped making Slingcatcher because the big companies, Best Buy and Amazon, have stopped selling the devices, only small unknown companies are selling them now at $300. Are they coming out with a new model? « Show Less
570965
They are 600$+ because there is no inventory. It is a discontinued device that works with the Sling Boxes that are still being sold.
570966
Well I purchased my right when it come out for $300 and after used I sold it for the same $300. I sold it because this item used a great amount of bandwidth and when I lived at this moment (Brazil) the internet is control it. What I don't understand why are some people selling this now for $666.66, insane!
570967
No, Sling company was purchased by direct TV. They have no interest in this product anymore.This product cost $300 when it came out, so if you can find one now for $300 you will be lucky. They cost $350 on ebay.If you have a sling player get one while you can!
476510
I believe the issue is that Amazon sold out of them (this seems to be a very popular camera), and the third party sellers are charging a higher price due to the demand. It's not anything Amazon's done, $999 isn't their price.
1140721
No - however they have just started selling the slingbox adapted for the UK (including Freeview) - it seems to be availale via Dixons, Currys and PC World though. Expensive (as usual we in the UK get ripped off when kit arrives here from the US) at almost £200.
1845919
Word is that it is no longer on the site because the new models are supposed to be released soon. I have been watching the price for a while too, and Amazon's is about the best at the moment, though you can watch Slickdeals.net forums for new deals.
347023
Well, it's an issue of supply and demand. The product is no longer manufactured, and New Old Stock - which this is - is in limited supply. Most of us who want or need this device will settle for a used or 'refurbished' one for a fraction of that $489.99 price, but sellers of the NOS item are asking the highest price they think they can get - and if you check around, you'll find that this inflated figure (roughly ten times its original retail price just several years ago) is in fact in the ballpark.
377984
I'm waiting for the Amazon price to go down again (The price went up 60%), I was wondering if they are a new batch of the item, but still doesn't make sense. I don't like dealing with their marketplace sellers, Amazon stands behind the product they sell.
727447
I was surprised by that too. I don't really know why that is the case. If I were to guess they may have stopped production of those models (the 250gb Last of Us and the 500gb slim). Since there are less of those models in the wild now Amazon may be pricing them higher. That was my reasoning but I don't have any definitive information.
2170661
I noticed the same thing. The true answer is...because they can. Amazon probably noticed a trend in purchase and decided to raise the price, although, I can't say that for sure.
2229078
Other sites might sell for cheaper. You just have to look a little then but even on Amazon the used ones can be more expensive than the new ones, as it depends on the seller.
1938609
Amazon is selling the old models separate from the new models (at lower prices), and you posted your question to the forum of one of the 2007 models. The new versions are here:
553991
I just checked into it. Try here. There seems to be a link.http://www.slingbox.com/go/australia
1029953
Yeah, my guess is that they're trying to get rid of the older model. Here's the contact info:http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us/call-me.htmlYou type in your phone number and they call you back right away. Good luck
1671498
Why has Amazon's price rocketed? Wallycom is still selling them for $298. They were in stock there a few days ago, but are now out. I don't understand the panic just yet.
871058
Yep...supply & demand. I almost bought it for $199 last week...guess I should have. It's not just Amazon, all the other venders are either out of stock, or have jacked the price way up. That's OK...I'll just wait for the Christmas shopping craze to pass...then I should be able to pick one up at a fair price.
1120897
I bought mine with Amazon Prime a few weeks ago so it might be a temporary thing. Not sure about the price though, the red one is awesome.
1035399
The old model can be jail broken which places this in high demand. Because it's in high demand but short supply (when they're all gone, there won't be anymore), sellers can charge a premium price.
353722
I wish people would stop blaming Amazon. Amazon is no longer selling the device. Its a MARKETPLACE seller that is using AMAZON To sell the Zune & unfortunately they have hacked up the price since the 80GB models are being discontinued.Dont blame Amazon, its the seller.