Yea we are well aware.
As for the OP, a lot of hunters and shooters jump on fads or the latest-greatest rifle or scope to only trade it a year or two later for the "new". Or, become board with their new hobby and move on to something else.
We have seen this for decades at the ranges, and I have lost count of the shooters who come in on fire only to never be seen after a year or so.
Personally, I don't sell or trade my weapons, so over the decades, the collection has grown to 3 figures. Better than money in the bank at .5%.
I'm not sure we are all aware, but thank you for getting me back on track.
I'm wanting to sell a few, but I can't. I got a savage 270 that I paid $250 for that I want to sell but can't. Killed my first elk with it at 300 yards(DRT) and have been out to 1100 yards(2 shots 0 misses). I probably will never shoot it again, but I just can't sell it.