Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists

"Give me a little bit a money
And a few fine clothes
A whole lotta lovin'
And let is be yours

That's all I want, baby
That is to be with you
I wanna love you, baby
If it breaks my heart in two"

Quite the opposite. Sure there are those who make buying decisions based upon smoke and mirrors but there are - at least it seems to me - more than the hobby's fair share of skeptics. Most are fair. Some are merciless, others are assassins. From what I read in this and other forums it is one of the best aspects of the hobby. Thank goodness for them. 

Lots of hobbies have snake oil and those that buy into it

Book collectors are the worst, Jerry, the worst!  

OP: With that initial post, looks you are strictly speaking about yourself .