Anyone else noticing inflation in used gear $?

This is all speculation on my part.

I think the listing prices rising on vintage gear or gear in general is due to sellers getting outrageous low-ball offers. They are starting their pricing a bit higher to accommodate that.

E.g. I had a McCormack DNA-1 long ago that I listed at a price based on the avg of DNA-1s I saw here and on other sites in the same condition. I really believed I was at fair market value. I was getting offers of 30% to 40% below my listing price. If I was selling now I'd start a bit higher than that avg to get less insane low-ball offers. I'd get better offers from those who will base their offer as a percentage of listing price.

I also think starting prices on vintage gear may be higher due to people accounting for all the costs that go along with selling on A'gon. Maybe people just didn't notice it before in the better economy. Between the listing fee, ending fee, increasing costs of shipping, cost of using paypal etc etc selling here can be bit more than other sites. I'm not complaining about what A'gon charges. I pay the charges and still sell here when I can. I'd pay these prices to deal with the more professional people here any day. I just won't be listing small dollar items.

Inflation is not just in used gear. The price of parts is going up as a result of the value of the dollar. The best used gear has appreciated about 30% since a year or two ago, but it is absolutely a good buy.

There is no better indicator of what gear is actually worth, than to have it appreciate on the "Gon". No one knows audio gear better than shoppers here.

This appears to be even more pronounced over the last few months. The prices sellers here are asking and getting is really surprising?

Sales seem to be slower. Prices are about the same.

Used prices will inflate due to people not being able to afford to pay retail. Mortgage forclosures lead to rent skyrocketing.