Its swings and roundabouts.

Prices have come down and certainly more choice of where to purchase machines from.

The prices commercial dealers were charging (with their high profit margin) 4-5 years ago and continue to do so on eBay is where another problem exists.

The A & B titles are drying up, so collectors are looking for the best 'bang' for their money, hence a slowing market.

Unfortunately many people new to the hobby fall into the trap of being sold over inflated priced machines ('all day long'), where no care is taken on the work and the absolute BARE minimum is done to maximise profit.