I just paid $2.73 for gas... less than 20 miles from a network of refineries, so I think they hand-carry it locally. By the thimble. And it will go up. :( As for the discount price? It is a narrow window, only for downloaded version, so physical stocks aren't affected at all, and only for people who are signed up for Content Paradise, who may then look around and decide that the layout offers a chance for growth and exploration. Considering that most of the people preordering here were taking advantage of various discounts and coupons, there might not be a groundswell of complainers. Remember also that there will be other people who meet other criteria who may also get it cheaper... educational discounts, etc.. Of course, by the time you've paid the class fees, you're not saving any money overall. ;^) Are you going to hold them hostage to jealousy? I paid $89 (hopefully my box will get here tomorrow)... and don't begrudge the people who paid $69 or the people who are paying $99 or any other price. When buying anything I determine what its value is to me at that time and make the decision. Life is too short to fret over the purchasing decisions of several hundred thousand other people, who may possibly be saving a few dollars on one item when I probably saved a few dollars on another. Carolly