Hi, Ann
I'm not Julie-- but I've had my Reebok Step less than a year, so I would suppose they're still available. As far as cost, I don't think it's significantly cheaper than the Step Company's. I paid about $95 for mine. I think that's about comparable to a "full price" Step Company one, though I've heard of people getting better deals on Step Company steps. (I'm not the best person to ask about price, so someone else might be able to give you better info on that issue. I live in the city without a car, and Reebok steps seemed to be the only kind available within "hauling" distance of my home, so I didn't really comparison shop.) FYI: if you ever use a 4" step, a Reebok one may not work for you--it starts at 6" and then adjusts to 8" and 10" (good for weight work but not much else).
Audrey