Heh ..... well, as i already said, not all the members of the forum are rich in the same way, and not all them can afford the same expenses ..... so, is understandable that someone want items at good prices, if possible.
But i agree with you, daguin, about the "i want more and i want it yesterday" style (sorry, don't know how to say it in different way) that, always more and more, is rising, and not just here, also in all the other places (i'm not registered in other forums, but i lurk occasionally here and there, and see this tendence rise and rise) ..... and, ofcourse, the sellers try to take profit from this, after all, is the work of a seller, to try to take profit
Personally, i don't understand all this rush, but is just a personal feeling ..... for me, lasers are a hobby, like others, and i don't become crazy for any hobby ..... for get my first PHR's, i waited they drop under 15$, got the 6X when they dropped the prices, and still waiting from some months for put my claws
on a decent (and effective) 8X or better ..... but, for what concern me, chinese sellers can continue to play their game for all the time they want ..... i don't become crazy for their games ..... IF and WHEN the prices become reasonable AND when i can afford them, i buy that what i want, otherwise, waiting, relaxing and looking (the patience is the only thing that i don't lack, LOL)