With banks and morgage companies going to the wall over the world and capitalism biting itself on the behind,do you think this will affect people spending money on reptiles (ie- expensive morphs and the like.)

I know over here in the UK we are about to go into recession. Jobs are going in all areas(we have enjoyed the boom, and now heading for the bust!) and people are becoming more cautious on spending money on luxuries, which I'm guessing will include expensive pets/animals. Just wondering if any breeders have noticed a decline in interest/sales, or a hint that this could happen in the near future

I'm fairly new to this herp scene, but the passion, just from this forum for their animals is very strong. Thinking about this today, so thought i would post it for any opinions?

Regards Scott