Oh where or where have all the buyers gone?

Yes, I think your observation is correct. It may be due to the effects of the economic recession -- buyers of used gear presumably need to save money, and hence may be the category of buyer that is forced to be frugal right now. Also, I have found that the summer months are usually slower than the winter months, when audiophiles typically spend more time with their hobby. Perhaps we could ask the Bush administration for a "used audio gear economic stimulus package", since we are an economic special interest group...

I know that the prices on models that I keep my eye on seem to have dropped quite a bit of late - I didn't know if that's because they've been around for a while or because everything is just down right now. It's a great time to be a buyer I guess. -Kirk

A small sample for sure, but I'm noticing the same thing on eBay too. I've been trying to sell some stuff there and bids are LOW or non-existant. Cheers? Craig