Those were probably the old-style analog robots. I believe they are now out-of-production and they are probably just selling off the remaining inventory. If you call the company directly (rather than using the website), you can ask about older stock or refurbished bots that aren't listed on the website. I bought a "refurbished" 1050 and a catch net including shipping for $499. The box it came in appeared brand-new and never-opened. There is a tiny white paint smudge on the top and that is probably why it went into the inventory as a "second." I saved several hundred dollars even compared to the website "special" price.
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