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Nature of the current used speaker market

What do you think of the current market for used speakers above the $6,000 price point?  It seems to me like the market is soft, really soft, since I keep seeing the same speakers posted for sale over and over again by the same seller.  And these are top flight speakers from solid manufacturers such as Focal, B&W, Rockport, Sonus Faber, etc.  Does this mean the number of audiophiles and audio enthusiasts is on the wane, or is there just a glut of used speakers for sale out there? 
mtrot

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gdnrbob
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Your post reminded me of the Vandersteens next to a 'Vintage Porche'.
I wonder what happened to them? After a year or two, I stopped following.

B
gdnrbob
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As someone whose profession (horticulture), has taken a beating over the past few decades(Namely, people who want their homes to be attractive and don’t care about price), I think the same can be said about high end Audio.
Like many things, it goes in cycles, and when the younger generations get older, their priorities change. So, instead of spending $2K at Jean George’s, they might just want their homes to reflect more of themselves.
Sure, it’s wishful thinking, but the sad part is I am probably not going to live long enough to see it happen. And, given the current state of our country, maybe I shouldn't get too worked up.
Bob
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