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MWAnyone who makes blanket claims of vintage cards drying up, usually does so for a very specific reason. One reason I can think of off the top of my head is that they're in charge of consignments for a major auction house and they're not "getting any".
In reality, I think the hobby runs in cycles. During any given month there will be a set du jour that a group of collectors will chase after with an unbridled passion. The short term result is that this issue will appear to be drying up, when in fact, it merely reflects a common market dynamic. New collections and private vintage stocks are constantly being introduced to the hobby. Collectors don't live forever (well, except for Leon who will probably be buried with his cards), so eventually, even the rarest issues find their way back into the hands of other eager collectors.
Also, I think collectors are becoming more intelligent. No longer are they willing to be held hostage by the consignment whims of a major auction house. Instead, they realize that many other, more promising avenues exist for the liquidation of their prized vintage cards -- whether it be eBay or retail sales to other collectors. The net result is that some companies are beginning to feel the dreaded "vintage crunch." Of course, this cuts into profits and makes it much more difficult for some company executives to buy themselves a new Mercedes.