I guess I should have qualified that better and since I still bet most my kits from PSI that's what I've focused on the most. I've observed it in starting to creep in with many of the medium level and below pens.
Apollo Infinity models have a new Chrome option and the Rhodium version isn't on the website any more.
The Gatsby line has a new Chrome model and Rhodium happens to be on sale.
I Could swear I've seen some others but can't spot them now....
The other thing I see is almost all new models are coming in just Chrome and Gold. Sometimes Gunmetal or TN. This is evident on all the "bullet" type pens, Patrizo, Vertex, Trimline, Desinger, Traditional & Classic lines, Princess and Duchess lines and so on.
Maybe it's just because I'm trying to expand my offering and am getting disappointed because it's just not available in so many of those other models. Maybe I should expect not to see it in the lower end models (although the slimlines have it) but some of the mid range and "blingy" crystal-laden models are lacking without it as an option IMHO.
