Why lots of B&W Nautilus for sale used?

I read only parts of the above messages (sorry but I'm on break at work) One reason many items of popular manufacturers go on sale about a year after introduction is that the salespeople can get them originally for a LOT less $$$ as 'personal demonstrators' or something. the cavieat is they may (usually) NOT sell them 'till ONE YEAR after purchase. So besides the normal amount of private sellers, all these salespeople dumping them to make (yes I said MAKE money; they get a GREAT deal on these products) are added to the sales lists.

This is interesting in that it perfectly exemplifies why no-one should take subjective appraisals very seriously (except their own). I have to say that I've heard equally committed endorsements for MANY different brands (usually carried by them) from MANY different dealers. Sometimes a consensus will occur. Sometimes not. I have been present at several low stress blind tests involving equipment of large price differentials and it is more often the case that even the equipment owners themselves cannot reliably identify their own hardware (I'm not including mixed comparisons of tube vs solid state)assuming fairly comparable performance capabilities. Of course, gross differences are just that. Gross differences. These two individuals seem to be firm in their respective opinions and ad hominem attacks won't strengthen either position. Let it be said that caveat emptor should also imply that many options should be considered prior to a decision. I personally appreciate a dealer who is willing to acknowledge that occasionally a lower priced component is equivalent or even superior to a higher priced competitor.(It does happen!) PAX

To add to Elizabeth's comments; traditionally, audio sales folk can purchase equipment at 50% of retail and may sell it a year later...usually at a profit. So within a few well-planned years, high-end audio can be free. And Robba; you're being awfully generous to our aspiring alpha males.....aren't you?

I am new to reading this forum, and because I recently purchased the 805 Nautilus, I had an interest in this question. Out of curiosity, I researched three widely-known used-gear web sites, Audiogon included,(as far back as the sites would allow) and the subscription publication, AudioMart, for "WTB" and "FS" ads on the 805 Nautilis. I found 5 people want to buy the Nautilus 805's and 2 want to sell. So, going back several months (close to the time this question was posted), at least in these sources,these totals do not seem to be unusual.