thanks for that link Vi_ it is a sensible policy by the retailer.

I'm happy with palm's own website statement (I posted it above) which guaratees that orders on their website will be refunded the difference in price once the firesale price is announced. The UK distance selling reg's will allow me to return the goods unopened anyway, if the discounted price is not near the rumoured £49 ($75) being bandied around in the press today. For me, it is worth getting an order placed now, with a supplier with current stock and a firm commitment to honour the firesale cost.