Encyclopedia Brittanica, 244 Years Later

Even though I am from a generation that has never appreciated printed encyclopedias, dictionaries, or card catalogs, it saddens me when I hear of companies pulling all sources of printed works and making the digital transition. In the last year, several newspapers (here is a great source if you are interested in this topic) have stopped producing physical papers and now rely solely on web subscriptions. I realize that transition from technology to technology is essential, but to quit producing printed Encyclopedia Britannica sets after 244 years is depressing. With websites such Google and Wikipedia, there is just no need for an encyclopedia set. The sentimental part of me decided that I wanted to purchase one of the last remaining sets before they all sold out.