> But I can buy a new 10TB HD for $300

Can you? I assume you mean spinning platter, but even then.

diskprices.com, I was going to say $500 but looked it up before posting.

Huh. When I click on the links the prices jump a lot.

	▲	ppg_hero an hour ago \| parent [-]
		That site doesn’t update very often. Try https//:pricepergig.com it updates in minutes not days.