On Fri, 21 Aug 1998, Timothy O. Crooks wrote:

> Yes, this is true, but the fact remains that r-12 is being phased out
> and will someday no longer be avail in The States.  Only recycled is now
> and it requires a special licence to be purchased.  It is now very
> expensive.
>
    From what I have seen, It will always be avalable on the
    black market. I have been offer "boot leg" R12 for $20
    a lb. No label, no idea if it was real R12 or what?
                                           Eric