Technology has evolved a lot in the past 15 years. For example part of the problem is that the technology has also evolved to the point that slides are obsolete. 10 years ago, every presentation I made required 15 to 20 slides. Now, I do it all with PowerPoint and related software and lcd projector or a HUGE LCD monitor!!! That cut into stores like Collier's and Thompson's in Fayetteville and Knoxville in a major way. I certainly don't particularly want to go back to 2x2s.
Edit: Marc is up in the Ozarks and can walk in off the street in 4 or 5 locations and buy a K200D kit or K20d body for a competitive price. I can't do that in the State Capital of Florida because the local business either won't adapt or can't.