Has anyone noticed a slow down in sales?

Since I started in this hobby 20 years ago, I can’t think of many times when there WASN’T people belly-aching about the economy (with the other consistency being how peoples’ predictions are usually wrong!) or how the seller’s market is supposedly dwindling. The reality is that audiogon is losing business to alternative sites, one in particular. And they did this to themselves with the large increase in fees. You need to look around if your gear is sitting stagnant, and also ask yourself honestly if your price is reasonable. Some of you guys are asking for used gear what many people get for near or less NEW with discounts.

Yes, I have 3 pieces on eBay, 2 vintage macs. Lots of lookers but nothing yet, but they are 7 day auctions….so we have a few days left. 

It's not just the audio business, I work in the firearms industry and it has slowed down considerably. It's this economy that has gone in the crapper. People are hesitant to make major purchases, knowing next week eggs may be $10 a dozen. 

I just bought a pair of 3 meter XLR cables, but I must admit, not from an AGon listing.

It's not just the audio business, I work in the firearms industry and it has slowed down considerably.

Not including the military or law enforcement, there are 1.21 guns for every man, woman and child in the USA. If it were any other product, one might assume a saturated market.

It's this economy that has gone in the crapper. People are hesitant to make major purchases, knowing next week eggs may be $10 a dozen. 

Did anyone NOT see inflation and supply chain woes triggering a supply/demand imbalance in 2020? It takes a while to work through the system, however, these things seem to correct in due course. I’m still waiting for some gear I ordered in the fall of 2021. Smart manufacturers and sellers price strategically…and there are many zombie listings on the ‘gon. In fact, there is an Audio Research ref5se preamp I made an offer on in 2019. I dont believe the seller still has the pre but it keeps auto-renewing.

Competition settles these moments…if we price something and it doesnt sell, we can always lower the price or choose not to sell it.