Preowned Wilson Audio Chicago 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. 

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...

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.  

Most of the threads you have started are complaining about others. This may be legit, but maybe your style of communication is challenging for some? Just a thought, but I also know that dealers are busy and needing to sort real buyers from tire kickers, etc. Good luck getting your speakers in any event.

Could the dealer have been steering you away from a poor fit, in his opinion, with your room and/or associated gear; or did he just trash the speakers?