In the USA which apparently is not quite the same as in the UK if you read on:
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/12/05/irvine-telescope-maker-meade-files-for-bankruptcy-after-losing-antitrust-case/
Interesting article; I wonder how that will pan out in the restricted astronomy market; suspect it will favour chinese suppliers in the medium quality market.
Always thought that prices were high ,
Roger