While I think many of the observations are correct, I also think part of the problem is that there are more uninformed folks frequenting Audiogon.
These folks are familiar with Craiglist etc., don't subscribe to the Bluebook, don't educate themselves, and figure "what the hey." As an aside I've made some offers that were turned down rudely even though they were quite reasonable offers given the recent prices of that equipment (not anything like what you describe).
Maybe it's our times, "But as we arrive at the house of the water sign. We're living in strange times."
These folks are familiar with Craiglist etc., don't subscribe to the Bluebook, don't educate themselves, and figure "what the hey." As an aside I've made some offers that were turned down rudely even though they were quite reasonable offers given the recent prices of that equipment (not anything like what you describe).
Maybe it's our times, "But as we arrive at the house of the water sign. We're living in strange times."