I think it's more a matter of simplicity, which you might perceive to be old. No, it was made in this century; probably within the last year. I got the last one. Or it may have been the only one of it's kind. Either, I got it. :)
When I get on the tablet I tend to end up looking for (guitar) effects pedals to use in my friend and mine's noise project. I try to get 'em used but sometimes I have to go the new route and that can get over $100.