I would think that with the market down, the asking prices would need to be adjusted. Fewer people are willing to sell the house for a nice vintage bass. If the market values drop them down under the costs, then there's trouble. Sounds to me, from looking this over, and their inventory, that that might be what's going on. Traveling to a guitar show, setting it all up, buying the space, etc. isn't a cheap week-end. There has to be an expected return somewhere.