The reason is a colossal economic downturn, nearly worldwide. I hate to be a doom and gloomer, but the signs are all there, tough outlook here in the states, a supposed economic power of the world. The media seems surprised that Americans have a pessimistic view in general, well maybe if they gave up their cushy reporting jobs to see how financially and emotionally devastating unemployment can be for the rest of us, they might skip their $4 starbucks regimen....RC cars are such a luxury by comparison. Meanwhile, I have a difficult time selling bread that is in large part purchased with gov't. money...