Well, perhaps they aren't lying, but simply don't know what they are talking about. That appliance store might have sold old stock. That may be the reason they are selling for the lowest price.
In Europe the W10xx series were never sold, but is almost similar to the W700 series (above W751 and higher). These series were manufactured from 1983 - 1987
In 1987 a newer series was introduced with W6xx and W7xx models (W709-W733). Later some more models were introduced including the new Novotronic models.
In 1992 even a newer series was introduced. Miele introduced a basic line W8xx and a more deluxe line W9xx.
It is simply unthinkable that Miele in 1994 would still have a production line where they still would manufacture a line of machines for the American market that they didn't make anymore for the rest of the world since 1987 and that was more expensive to make than the newer models.
In Europe the W10xx series were never sold, but is almost similar to the W700 series (above W751 and higher). These series were manufactured from 1983 - 1987
In 1987 a newer series was introduced with W6xx and W7xx models (W709-W733). Later some more models were introduced including the new Novotronic models.
In 1992 even a newer series was introduced. Miele introduced a basic line W8xx and a more deluxe line W9xx.
It is simply unthinkable that Miele in 1994 would still have a production line where they still would manufacture a line of machines for the American market that they didn't make anymore for the rest of the world since 1987 and that was more expensive to make than the newer models.