I've never really taken much notice of British stuff unless it is only available on a UK release. (although a white demo with a big red A on it is aesthetically very pleasing)
I imagined that those who do collect British do so because they started in the late 60's, or before the importation of USA issues of the top sounds of the day.
However, relatively recently .I have noticed an increase of UK records for sale particularly on auctions for quite high sums of money.
So.....
1 has British collecting never been away, just prices are going up in general?
2. is there an upsurge to collecting due more money being available post mortgage, kids etc and the effects of "supply & demand"?
3. are records being embellished to inflate prices in order to keep dealers in an ever increasing supply of pork pies?