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Price increase

 Has anyone else noticed the price increase on used  B&W NauliLus speakers since the new B&W D3 speakers have come out?   They are asking more today  for the old NauliLus models that were made in the years 2001 to 2004 which is 14 to 16 years ago. The NauliLus 802 line was selling used four years ago for 3200.00 to 3800.00.  I think most sellers are trying to  up grade to the B&W D3 and this is why they have up the price on B&W  old models. But we have to think would I buy a 16 year old car and pay half the price for what it cost new ? I think not so why would we pay  such high prices for used audio gear this makes no sense at all unless we stop paying these  high prices it's just going to continue . After all ,All this audio gear is going to end up in the junk yard in the end just like  everything else .
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mgreen27
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"This is just not true. Nowadays, Audiogon has about 150-200 listings a day in their New Today category (185 right now). 10 years ago that number was 250-400 listings under New Today. As the price of the ads has gone up, the number of ads has gone down. Again, fundamental economics."

That doesn't mean there's less used high end gear in the marketplace, it means less people are using Audiogon. Also, assuming "fundamental economics" is the sole reason for this is debatable. AG's system keeps getting worse over time. I've had so many issues with this site, the thought of buying or selling items here doesn't even cross my mind anymore. But I do agree that the high prices aren't helping. I remember when AG listings were only 2$. With sites like Computer Audiophile and Craigslist offering free listings, its amazing AG still gets around 200 a day.

mgreen27
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"The original N802 was a groundbreaking design with the boat tail cabinet and curvaceous polished Marlan head on top. The speakers are still stylish 17 years later. At the 5000.00 dollar price point they are still competitive with new speakers"

I'm pretty sure they were more than $5000. I bought a pair when they first came out. Didn't keep them for very long, but I know I paid more than 5. If I remember correctly, I think they were around 8k.

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