I would suggest you are no longer getting such a good deal through Ebay as you once did, and this gives the impression that prices have risen so much.
From the UK I mainly use Fretsounds and StringDirect. Looking back at some purchases from these (made in Stirling) I note that:
- D’Addario NBs price FELL over the last 18 months or so - by about 5%, and 80/20s stayed the same. (StringsDirect)
- EJ16s went up less than 15% over the last 3 years, and Martin FX for my 12 string went up 5%
Also no dramatic changes in other strings I use, such as Wyres PBs.
Surely not so bad given the exchange rate change over the period.
Trust this helps,
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