Who are the buyers? People exactly like you. The reason "you had your eye on it for some time" is the same reason others do also. The price is not inflated, it is the market value.
Is OPPO worth the inflated price?
I've had my eye on the now discontinued OPPO UDP-205 for some time (more for playing my CD's than for video) but am discouraged that units which last sold retail for $1299 are now asking $3500. Is this worth it and if so who are the buyers? Would appreciate the group's input. .