Preowned Wilson Audio Chicago Dealer

Sounds like the dealer is having an issue with Wilson.  Maybe they are asking him to take on too much product? There could be a multitude of reasons. I know if a dealer is bad mouthing a product they carry,there is a problem somewhere.  If that’s the product you want,and the price is so good that you don’t care about service after the sale, go for it.  If not,time to find a new dealer.  

lots of people don't like Wilsons, but if he has the speakers you want at a price you like just buy them and enjoy  and who cares about the dealer...

nope, same pattern when trying to buy a sub; denigrated the JL Audio F`113 and pitched the REL (he'd forgotten I'd bought an REL from him two years ago).

It is what it is, I'll leave it at that and there are enough people who responded to this thread indicating they has similar experiences w/him. It's just weird behavior frankly. 

I have bought a few products from Albert Sportis and never was told the items weren’t any good.  I have called Albert at least 6 different times and have always received a very courteous response.  Something else must be happening. 

yes, I would have paid his asking price, this wasn't an attempt to lowball on these. He simply made it clear that he doesn't like them, that if I insist he'll sell them to me but that I'll only be calling him to take them back sooner than later! 

curious if you offered to pay his asking price and he refused to sell them to you?

This may be a prime opportunity for you. If you really want the Wilson’s then offer him 20% less for this poor product. Since these things are such dogs the price should be discounted depending on how far he talks them down. Thank him for being so honest and offer to do a kind favor for him by taking them off hiss hands. 😀

I've purchased several components from Albert. He provides great prices, prompt shipping, and always answers my questions. I will always purchase from him, if he carries what I'm looking for. 

I bought two items 2-3 yrs ago and the transactions were smooth, I've unsuccessfully tries to buy Wilson Sasha- out of the 9 pair he has listed all the time- he totally trashes them when trying to do a deal- like nothing I've ever run into. Bizarre so it makes me think these are non existent and for bait and switch purposes. Why have them all posted and then do his absolute best to NOT sell you a pair when you call??? On this alone I'll never buy from him again. 

I’ve made many purchases from him, great advice and fast shipping...and deals completed very quickly 

Same here tried buying X and was told he had Y at a better price and it was demo unit. Just felt scummy. Told him I am in Chicago and could come by and he discouraged that claiming COVID, may have been legit?

Albert @ Precision Audio & Video. 

The defense to the bait and switch is always a killer sob story. 

I have had the same issue and I know who/ what you are referring to.  Tried to buy a few items over the years and was discouraged each time and switched to something else which I did not buy. 

One last attempt this past fall for a Pass amp and of course a deal never materialized.  

Dealer name would be helpful, otherwise we can't really help.