Bact to the original topic, I have to think prices have declined/stabilized a bit. 10-15 years ago most baskets case SC's were bringing +/-$50K. Took me awhile to get rid of a bunch of toys and projects to be able to buy another plane and I have found several very nice SC's for +/-$70K. Extremely nice or rebuilds for around $100K. These same planes would have been $50-100K more back then.
I think the majority of the group on here has fulfilled their need to obtain one and the new blood of pilots are looking at something more versatile, similar to what has already been mentioned. Huskys, 180's, etc. Lots of members of the site have moved up to these types. They have more speed, possible improved comfort, and fairly capable to go most places other that the extreme backwoods strips of Alaska. In all honesty, how many of us are really going to be doing that! Since I have a wad of cash in hand to buy something, these are the thoughts that have gone through my mind.