Maybe so, but for me the last 10 years have been pretty good. Many nice guns available for good prices. Out standing Greener 10 ga. very nice Abbey 10 ga. Hammer guns for much less that well worn Parker and L C Smith. Excellent condition English side lock ejectors for less than mid grade Parker's, Smith's and Fox guns. Stunning box locks and hammer guns for equal cost of American doubles. One has to research available guns, compare costs and condition, make a educated decision and then buy nice clean, quality, beautifully engraved English guns. It works well for me!