Used audio market appears to be collapsing

Will there be a time when rather mindless consumerism is exhausted

I wish there would be

There is a documented trend in the US to be paying down credit cards and spending less because of economic uncertainty… it is probably bleeding into the used audio market. 

In a nutshell, a lot of people are hurting financially,  it’s only getting worse fast, and luxury items like hifis are impacted significantly

In a nutshell, a lot of people are hurting financially,  it’s only getting worse fast, and luxury items like hifis are impacted significantly

Well said.

Most dont live in reality.

Reality is terrifying right now on all front : economics, geopolitics,spiritual front (A.I. emerging with self improvement technology which will make it totally independent in learning ..

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.03335

I have a slightly different view it seems. Actually things are turning around nicely.  American optimism about personal finances is at a 4 year high. I am confident our global trade position with all major counties will end up most positive. Yes, it is a potentially long process with planned “chaos” that will end in a good place for our country.  We are finding and righting all kinds of waste and fraud and nothing is ever wrong with that.  Food prices are declining and inflation is moderating. Yes, egg pricing is down 🧐.  Large American companies are increasing their production and investment in US manufacturing. High end audio prices are being driven by simple supply and demand math. Small and shrinking market with folks weary of escalating prices that are deemed unreasonable.  
What is very concerning is congress and their inability to reduce our budget and actually give our country a chance to survive the one thing that can take this country down - our escalating national debt.