It was mentioned over posts in the other thread but the popular theories that were being thrown around are.
1. More people are getting into/getting back into the Hobby due to the amount of downtime because of Coronavirus. A good portion of people are working from home due to the pandemic, or have outright decided to retire. The amount of free time available to get back into hold hobbies or pursue new ones is a factor.
2. People using cards as a vehicle for investment. Whether for better or worse something will happen with the market come November. Gold is being invested in more heavily and it appears cards are also being seen as a viable investment. There's always a market for big names.
3. More disposable income. Traveling has become difficult. Can't go to Europe or a tropical destination (Aruba withstanding) during this time. Hell it's even difficult to travel from state to state depending on where your going or coming from. Social gathering places are limited as well. No one is going to a club, or a concert, broad way show, etc. People have money left over that they would've normally spent by now. Might as well put it into a hobby they enjoy.
Whether you think the prices will come down or not is a different story. I'm in the camp that believes they will. Others, not so much. One thing's for sure, the Hobby is doing well.
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