Rare Craftsman Copper Top Ratchet

[Fedwrench]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CRAF...Z130448698161QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

Are you guys jacking the prices of these ratchets up?

Granted this is a primo example of a Craftsman Round Head Fine Tooth Quick release Ratchet that was worn evenly through the black finish to the copper layer below and hasn't worn through the copper to the steel below but, why are these ratchets going for crazy money on Ebay now?
I understand it's a great little ratchet. I also understand that they aren't sold online at Sears anymore. I pick them up often for $3-$5 a shot just because I think good ratchets need a home. Are these ratchets going the way of the older style Snap on screwdrivers? Stop the insanity, no wait, let me clean out my stock and then stop the insanity.

 

[Toolhorder]

Those are sweet ratchets. I got a 1/4 one in my work stash of ratchets. Use it for timing belt covers where access is limited. The little thumb wheel is awesome.
Always on the look out for a 3/8 or 1/2 at the fleas. Found a couple before but they always want 15-20 a piece for them.

 

[64cheb]

Those are really nice for working on Harley Evo and TC engines, I can pull the top end on some without pulling the tank. I do not use it to break them loose, since they are a bit more delicate.
Those are getting hard to find around here, my Sears never has them.

 

[mrholeshot]

I have a few of those and somewhere in one of my boxes I have a brand new 10+year on 3/8 flexhead version thats never been used.

 

[thesilverone]

up to $25 bucks