as i said , i started about a year ago
looking for a shorter stem originally , and i was picking up pieces a lot cheaper THEN compared to now
and thats within just a year !!
Interesting point.
As a few people have mentioned internet sites like ebay, mtbr vrc and (of course) here have helped.
I think the mtb 'retro' scene has grown as those that were around at the time have become older and now have more disposable income.