So far demand seems to be exceeding supply even at these prices as prospective buyers also took to Craigslist to find a TouchPad connection. was accidentally bombarded by offers from other buyers when he wasn't clear enough that he wanted to buy, not sell, a TouchPad.
We had our and WebOS but at $99, marked down by 80%, it's understandable that some people would take the plunge, no matter how many annoying hardware and software quirks it may have. But the eBay bidders willing to pay $300 or more for the TouchPad may be suffering from a case of irrational exuberance. After all, before it discontinued the TouchPad, to something close to that level, but apparently found few takers.
All in all, it seems like HP has done the TouchPad a huge favor by effectively abandoning the device. Just two weeks ago barely anyone wanted to buy the device for a discounted $300 and now consumers on eBay fight for the chance to spend almost that much on the WebOS tablet.
Meanwhile, there are even efforts to get with for anyone who can get Android on the HP tablet. There may not be much life left in WebOS but a new operating system may breathe new life into the hardware in the future. Meanwhile, if you still hope to grab a discount TouchPad, take a look at our guide to .