What does "B-Stock" mean?

I see items for sale with this designation, but don't have any idea what it means about the item.

pbredi02-20-2002 5:50am

tacs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 220 posts 02-20-2002 at 01:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete b stock usually means the item was dead out of the box when new, and sent back to the manufacturer for repair, then repaired, tested, and the box resealed. b stock should come with full warranty and price should be lower.
jeffloistarca Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,004 posts 02-20-2002 at 01:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tacs is correct, however another characteristic of "B stock" items could be cosmetic blemishes that have nothing to do with the performance of the unit. The manufacturer sells them off cheaper rather than scrapping the unit. Great buys, but...you'll have a tough time selling a blemished unit should you choose to upgrade down the road. Proceed with caution. Jeff
bamafan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 74 posts 02-20-2002 at 01:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The term also applies to units that were used at shows such as CES or units that were lent to reviewers. There are nothing wrong with these units other than they have been used. They carry a full factory warranty.