Crackers, that makes sense. STP, Overstock.com and other online discounters make their money selling leftovers. With a "stand alone" item like a jacket or tent, this isn't an issue, but with a product like a stove that needs a renewable supply of fuel to work (or a product that uses a proprietary battery or cameras that use a certain size film) discontinuing the product usually means the renewable item is not far behind.
Leading to planned obsolescence so the customer has to buy the new model.
One reason a stove like the Svea 123 is still around after almost a hundred years in spite of all the newer models and brands is because it is a simple design that uses a commonly available fuel.
Companies make more money selling your disposable stuff that they can sell you another in 5 years, than selling you something that'll last.
Consumers don't punish companies enough for proprietary lockins and planned obsolesence schemes, in all industries. It's a real shame.
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