selling teams

I would like to know why is everyone selling all of thier teams. I'm just now really getting back into painting and collecting. does it cost too much for everyone now or is it the economy? Is everyone beginning to stop playing or what? I just wanted to know before I keep investing. I'm from St. Louis,Mo. and I've only played with guys around this area and a couple in IL. I just recently started thinking about joining in someones season or tourn. help me out here guys.