Quite agree w you on this. Like YT said as well, this is a demanding hobby. open your eyes big big and do more homework. Don't expect everything to be laid on a plate. No pain no gain.
IMO, there are more dishonest sellers than LFS. Until we see some real statistics., I'm seeing this discussion heading no where as each will defend their own believe.
But there is something very real that we all known, cost of business had been moving North. So let's not continue to believe LFS will hold prices the same year on year. At some point, they had to adjust.
Remember this is a hobby. I would rather enjoy it than getting frustrated about it. If not, why have 1. Cheers!