Why are People Dumping their Audio Research Gear and What Does it Say about them?

Have all ARC gear and not letting it go anywhere.  Not fancy ARC gear but older and still supported by ARC.  When I heard the news, I was looking for deals to maybe upgrade.

A favor, please point me to the dump ads.  I want some

I have an ARC SP11 MkII and a VS110. Neither of them are going anywhere. 

ARC's reputation for quality and durability rather speaks for itself. There aren't many brands that are so sought after on the aftermarket... And should the worst happen, and ARC sinks, their gear is serviceable by competent techs. Schematics are easily available on-line. 

"Don't panic." - Douglas Adams

Happy listening.

If anyone wants to dump their ARC gear for say, $20, I'm all ears.

You would have to slash the prices by 50% 5 times before it becomes affordable to an average middle class audio enthusiast. So pretty much never