GT5 has really peaked the demand for racing wheels since release, Logitech is regularly out of stock, and did you notice Fanatec getting dominated by orders and Thrustmaster selling out of a $600 wheel? It's madness out there!!
I was considering a G27 last summer and I noticed that the price creeped up from ~$200USD to ~$300USD today. folks trying to cash in on GT5 popularity!