B Stock
- Thread starter Alex S
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colasblue
pfm Member
B stock can mean all sorts of different things.
Cosmetically damaged
Damaged packaging
Open box
Customer return
Dealer return
Ex dem
Repaired non working unit
They've just got too many and need to flog a few
I'd try to find out what actually makes it B stock but generally pretty safe. Obviously cosmetic damage will affect any subsequent resale value.
Level of discount expected also an obviously connected factor.
I personally try to buy Ex dem whenever possible since if there is any sample variation the dealer is likely to have picked out a "good un" for the dem unit.
Cosmetically damaged
Damaged packaging
Open box
Customer return
Dealer return
Ex dem
Repaired non working unit
They've just got too many and need to flog a few
I'd try to find out what actually makes it B stock but generally pretty safe. Obviously cosmetic damage will affect any subsequent resale value.
Level of discount expected also an obviously connected factor.
I personally try to buy Ex dem whenever possible since if there is any sample variation the dealer is likely to have picked out a "good un" for the dem unit.
miktec
retired
I bought a 'B Stock' Cambridge One direct from CA a couple of years back for a substantial discount.
Was as good as new ........
Clive D
Low fidelity victim
It really existed in this case, working beautifully in my son’s living room.
I'm sure it will be a genuine offer. Large retailers usually shift a lot of product so manufacturers often give them sweet deals like B-stock or new-old stock. Some of the deals can look too good to be true but, from my experience, they are true.
linnfomaniac83
I bet you can’t wheelie a unicycle!
I’ve bought various B stock items from various retailers, never had an issue… I’d go for it.
per-Sony-fied
Me in another jacket
I bought a advertised "open box" record cleaner from Peter Tyson's eBay shop. When it arrived it was completely sealed. All there was is some box damage. A smashed in hole of about 3 to 4cm diameter.
cctaylor
pfm Member
I bought a B Grade 851N Azur direct from Cambridge Audio. Other than not having a protective film on the display I couldn't see any signs of use. Usually very little risk in buying B grade. Buy online or by phone and you are covered by the distance selling regulations anyway, so really no risk at all.
Yes. I and some of my friends bought some Rega tonearms described as 'slight seconds'. They were the previous model, in full retail packing and perfect. Rega obviously just clearing old stock.
My son bought a pair of Fyne F502SP speakers described as factory refurbished, but Fyne don't do factory refurbs. Shop didn't really know what the story was. Spoke to someone at Fyne and it turned out they were overwhelmed with orders for the new Vintage and Heritage ranges and just needed the space!
H20GNA
pfm Member
I have used Hyperfi they’re genuine B stock, great to deal with.
They indicate whether the item is in stock, if the item has buy now it’s in stock, if no indication they are awaiting stock.
Buy with confidence.
Gary
Paul Hindle
Do you mock me?
Bought my Denon Blu-ray player from Hyperfi about 4yrs ago. All good