I think that a lot of the younger guys read forums like this one, and find out that the really good stuff is priced out of this world, and they read that the starter stuff will never be in demand or worth anything,
so why collect it. After all, I find myself not buying things I would normally buy for the same reason. Passed on a early SA at the last gun show for $300, decent scabbard with no dents and fair grip, but no eagle.
Plus it is getting expensive to hit the big shows, Motel rooms, gas, food, parking it all ads up.
