Am I the only one who is affected by the recession?
You wouldn't feel this way if everyone who is not able to spend a penny extra actually posted on here. They would probably flood this thread. Keep in mind, some people sell stuff and use that money to make the purchases they post on here.
For example, I sold my Nikon 18-200mm VR lens for $550 and bought the Sigma 70-200mm HSM II for $650. I spent $100, where you might think I paid retail ($799) right from my wallet.