Audiovox CDM-8940

Anybody else notice that the price for the 8940 has gone up $20? The LG 8000 and Samsung 890 prices stayed the same. I wonder if the demand for the 8940 has gone down b/c of bad reviews, so Verizon is trying to make more money b/c of lack of sales. Or could it be on the supply side, that UTStarcom hasn't produced enough phones to keep up with demand?
Either way, I'm glad I got mine on Feb. 1 when it was cheaper!!