Hi Matus,
I've noticed the same trend, especially in regards to auction prices. I don't know if it is the uncertain economic markets, but prices seem down. At the same time it doesn't look like the savings have necessarily carried over to dealers' retail prices where I still see some unreasonable asking prices. I am also seeing more cases of dealers providing misinformation especially in regards to the dating and styles of certain arms and armor in order to appeal to more collecting bases. Would like to think it is simply the dealer's own lack of knowledge, but one even told me that he dated a gun earlier in order to appeal to more collectors of various periods and wars.
I guess it is a buyer's market in many of these auctions, but as usual buyer beware when it comes to auctions and dealers!
Best,
P
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