Hey, I thought the economy sucked?

[shark_bite]

So why is it that I'm not seeing much of anything interesting popping up on CL or even really here on the Emporiums? And why is it that the vast majority of the stuff that I do see popping up for sale here is mostly being sold to finance bigger/better/louder/whatever gear?

Not that I'm really looking to pillage everyone's collection as soon as they fall on hard times, but it does seem odd. I was putting away some money to make some purchases this year in anticipation of killer deals all over, but things haven't seemed to change much. Just fewer people buying (that I can assure you of). Anyone else seeing/noticing this? The Emporiums are surprisingly stale considering how much everyone is freaking out and hunkering down.

 

[Jon Silberman]

why is it that the vast majority of the stuff that I do see popping up for sale here is mostly being sold to finance bigger/better/louder/whatever gear?

Because posting that is better than admitting the true reason you're selling the gear is it sucks.

 

[fierce_carrot]

Just wait, the hard times aren't here yet....patience...patience...

 

[BBSuggs]

Just wait, the hard times aren't here yet....patience...patience...

Indeed, just hold on. You'll need that money to pay your global taxes before too long.

 

[take1carry1]

Just wait, the hard times aren't here yet....patience...patience...

....which is a self-fulfilling prophesy if enough people get behind it.

 

[billm408]

Unless I have to, there's no reason to sell anything in a depressed market. I'd rather keep the gear a lttle longer and wait for the market to regain some balance. FWIW... I've seen some decent desperation sales. I know a guy who just bought an original Fish preamp off CL for less than $1500.

 

[atomicmassunit]

I haven't listed stuff because I imagine it's not a good time to sell, as in, I'm not hurting financially, but I don't want to sell for less than I could if I wait a bit.

 

[tbone666]

i see much more trading going on.

 

[kurtsstuff]

Lots of trading which to me...is the same as buying or selling

 

[EricPeterson]

Really? I have been seeing a lot of stuff I want recently, and I too have been selling a lot.

 

[Jahn]

Far more trading, or at least willing to hear out trade offers.