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Originally Posted by Ichiran
I remember there used to be more AD (420+) a few years ago. If we are referring specifically to 5712/1A, my own estimate is 9,600 (16 years x 1.5 x 400) units sold to date. I use 1.5 because each AD on average receive 1 to 2 annually and the 400 AD align more to prior years than current year, where I believe many of them have been closed recently. The 5712/1A didn't used to be extremely popular in the past, and it was only after 2017 the model really took off. I think from 2017 to 2022, the number of 5712/1A sent to each AD is closer to 2. 9,600 is probably a lower estimate. If I use 1.8 piece per year, the number will instantly bump up to 11,520. It is still not high vis-a-vis current global demand and it is a collector's piece in my humble view  |
I think that's probably very close. I've always guessed about 600 pieces a year.
Quite a very small number overall! Such a nice and special piece to own.