How do I upgrade from 10.5.8 to Lion (as of Sept 2012)?

I've found similar questions but it seems the options have changed since they were answered. I've tried following links for example and get "page not found" errors in the apple store... I presume Snow Leopard is no longer being sold online?
I admit it. I'm a lifelong PC user (this is my first-ever Mac) and my approach to upgrades thus tends to be "if it ain't broke, don't mess with it, you might have to downgrade later and you'll wish you never did this!" Anyway.... I am now running into all kinds of things that absolutely require at least 10.6 to run and I believe Apple is not even supporting Leopard anymore.
How can I upgrade now, in September 2012, as one of the remaining holdouts? Yes, coulda shoulda, I know...... but here I am!

You need to first purchase Snow Leopard 10.6. Call Apple and see if they still have it. Then update to 10.6.8. Then you'll need to purchase Lion 10.7.

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