Lots of reasons for general morale to be low or lower. Tough time...still...in this country. Not going political because I do not see this a left or right thing but moreover a systemic issue that has been percolating for more than a decade.
As far as the video from SCR, it should be watched for amusement only. He is a total clown and the last person who I would turn to for accurate info on the hobby...or likely anything else. Accuracy is the last thing he is concerned with--page views is what he is seeking.
Prices might be lower in the vintage sector but morale is not phased from what I have seen and those I speak with. Prices for virtually all vintage is higher than it was before the pandemic. I cannot speak to the market on post 1980 issues but anything before 1980 is doing just fine.
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