5FDeathPunch

The Mx518 was discontinued, meaning you can only get it from anybody who still has it. Since the supply is lower and the demand probably isn't, the price skyrockets. Your best option is to buy a model considered a "successor" to the Mx518. Unfortunately, it just seems a way to keep customers paying the same high prices for mice rather than having older models in stock that would be more affordable.

Why do the older models get discontinued? There are some fan-favorites that can only be obtained by paying exorbitant prices from someone who still has one. Newer models don't really deprecate the older ones, and it just makes it difficult to find a quality mouse on a budget.

My assumption is that it's more inefficient to produce a larger range of products. However, a couple of older models could easily satisfy gamers on a budget. Some people might say the older models are inferior, but in truth, they performed very well and still do. I don't want to accuse the company of greed but it seems like they're shoving people towards the newest products.

Thanks for the answer! Those reasons do make sense, I appreciate the clarity.

Yeah, that's basically what I was asking about in my question. I'm hoping for a response because I'm curious.