Collectibles Markets vs Economy - Why does it have to be this way?

[Musashi]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

When money is tight, people should be limiting spending across the board, shouldn’t matter.

Speaking personally, I do cut spending across the board when money is tight. I cut the old cardboard budget much more deeply I do the food/clothing/shelter budgets though. I suspect that's true for most people. If things get really tough, I can cut the card budget entirely. Not really an option with food.