They weren't hard to come by about half a year ago when I bought one. It came without a battery or AC adapter. I paid $256.

Edit - I just checked eBay and searched for "T61p". I found:

* A 4:3 T61p with an incorrect description for $500. That seems high.

* A 4:3 T61p missing its palmrest and other parts, auction only.

* A T61p in a T60 chassis with a QXGA panel, SSD and other upgrades for $1300. That sounds high unless you've tried to find a QXGA panel; they're over $400.

Did you guys miss this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T61-8892-02U-14-1-14...

1400x1050 14.1" !

If you want the ultimate 4:3 Thinkpad, I think this is it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-IBM-Lenovo-ThinkPad-T60p-T61p...

I won't say most, but 1400x1050 14" was a fairly common config. Standard issue at work at the time.

It was rare on the T61. There was a waiting list.

I'm in the UK.

The ones here tend to be broken.