Charlie,
From what I'm seeing in the computer stores, floppy drives are now considered optional extras, which they charge you five times as much for as they're worth. Just another way to make a few extra bucks from an unsuspecting public. New floppy drives are available from most reputable computer stores and sell for about $15 to $25.
Cheers,
Gary
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