T-max in 8x10 has always been outrageously expensive compared to HP5. I see absolutely no reason to choose TMY in that format over something like Delta 100.
I feel bad for anyone who’s committed themselves to TMY and cannot find a way to switch to something less expensive. I wouldn’t want to be in that position. Two years ago I would not have guessed I’d be moving over to FP4, but that’s my first choice now, and I’m delighted by it.

I see no point in complaining about Kodak giving advance notice about price increases VS Ilford not doing so. (I recall that Ilford has given notice before a price hike, but I can’t verify that) You’d rather find out about a price rise only when you go to make a new purchase? Seems to me that this discussion started within the framework of “planning ahead”, in which case I would expect advance notice would be an asset.