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How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect sites like Audiogon?

One would think that with social distancing and shelter in place policies, there has never been a better time for upgrading and enjoying your audio system.   But is now the time to buy and sell?  The mass unemployment and economic distress accompanying the pandemic seems certain to undermine what is essentially a luxury market encompassing both gearheads and music lovers?  What effects on buying and selling audio gear — both short and long term — can we foresee?
merlin
ebm
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I have been up all night worrying about this.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
If it is 6 months , will still be be , a year or two , which is possible, it will not .
My scary is that it seems to come right back to some who where 'cured"
merlin OP
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Oh my goodness, EBM5, I didn't mean this discussion to disturb anyone's sleep! :)  Thanks to all who stayed (mostly) on topic, and I hope that everyone enjoys listening to whatever gear they have or can afford.  Further reflections are welcome.  
There is surely enough pain to worry about; it's the pleasure of owning and listening to our systems (among other, more important pleasures such as solvency, good health, and loved ones)  that we can be thankful for.
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mapman
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Frankly, I am more interested in how it affects the people here I mean overall health and well being. 
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uberwaltz
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With that being said Mapman I guess I will ask.

Have any of our members been unfortunate enough to have contracted the virus?( That they know of I may add)
Sincerely hope not but it’s spreading by the minute.
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