Is the market changeing?

Hi, I think it is Luc the economy is rough for a lot of folks and the inflated price of gas is effecting every thing and everybody. I've noticed a decrease in items but those overpriced things like Marantz 10bs etc seem to be asking more than ever. I don't know how many sell though. It may be a good time to buy or things could even get better for purchases. I still feel audio equipment is a bargain for the enjoyment it provides, I can live without my tv but can't live without my music.A turntable is a good investment I own two and love them both, not knowing what you have in your system it's hard to say what to do, you probably know that better than anyone.

Which products are now cheaper from a year ago? A pair of Thiel 3.7's went from just under ten grand a pair to over 12 grand in a matter of months. That doesn't happen because of a lack of interest or a down market. Unless you're talking about economies of scale, such as plasma tv's, the market the way it stands now is doing quite well based on what I can tell from the latest CES.

Companies have been, and will continue, riding the highs and lows of economic cycles without having to discount inventories. People who can afford big ticket items live in a different world than the paycheck crowd. It's an election season - take all economic "news" with a grain of salt.

I am not seeing the softness in prices here that I have been expecting.

Traditionally prices in the summer drop due to people spending more time outside. It will be interesting to see what they do this year

I really havent seen used prices drop but what I have seen is retail prices skyrocketing. The used equipt I see almost always reflects the new higher retail not the retail when the equipt was purchased. I think most of it is due to gas prices (transportation costs) and the american dollar falling. It will be interesting.