I was wrong, the hard drive shortage has already begun

Awhile ago I spoke about the pending hard drive shortage that will drive up prices in 2012.  I was wrong, it has already begun.  Tonight I went looking for a hard drive for a customer in need of one for a laptop.  Prices have pretty much doubled,....everywhere.  I typically go to Newegg to make myself feel better that the prices really are not that high, but even there.....geez.  Oh well, what can you do?