Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists

If a person has the time to research, thoroughly, you can avoid much of the snake oil. I haven't been involved in this hobby for too long, but it has been my experience that this seems to be the case. I spent 100's of hours on line, many of them on this site, and I'm quite happy with the sound I'm getting in my starter system. There is always room for improvement, but to me, that's what the hobby is about.

I don't know that audiophiles are any more gullible than fans of jewelry, cars, homes, pets. etc.

In a world where there exists $1.8 diamond studded dog collars, it seems silly to question the cost of $10K cables etc.

http://www.incrediblethings.com/lists/14-ridiculously-expensive-pet-products/

I think you can learn how to avoid most of it, especially after you’ve been burned a couple times. But, I don’t think there is any way a legit seller can market, hype, promote or sell a product that a snake oil salesman can’t appear to imitate.

Speak for yourself.

I suppose I just might deserve that...I do get pretty wound up sometimes, I'll say that. Sorry if I come across that way, I’ll try to refrain