If you are looking to buy one now for nostalgia or as a cheap backup:

You can often find them for around $140–$150 on secondary markets.

When the Pixel 2 XL launched, it became an instant design icon known as the or "Penguin" phone due to its striking black-and-white color scheme and signature orange power button . It was the phone everyone wanted to buy for its aesthetics and Google’s "pure" Android experience. The "Screen-Gate" Disaster

The story of the is a classic "tale of two phones"—one celebrated for having the best camera in the world at the time, and the other plagued by significant hardware drama that almost overshadowed its launch. The "Panda" and the Power Button

Deep inside the phone was a secret, Google-designed "Visual Core" chip that wasn't even active at launch. When Google "switched it on" months later via an update, it significantly boosted HDR processing speeds, making the phone feel brand new again. Buying One Today

Note that official security and Android version updates ended in late 2020, so it is best used as a dedicated camera or a hobbyist device rather than a primary secure phone. Google Pixel 2 XL in 2021 - Amazing for $149!!!