B Stock Or Grey Goods, How to Tell?


I'm curious, I bought an item off ebay and had problems with the seller making delivery etc. Well, I finally got item but I don't trust the seller and wanted to know if there is anyway I can tell by serial # or physically if the item is B stock or grey goods. I really don't know what the official definition of those terms mean even.Thanks!
joelien

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I can tell my predecessors haven't bought to many grey items.Grey market items all have the warranty card removed,the serial #has been cut out of the box and sometimes off the piece itself.Always ask if the piece comes with US warranty before.Personal advice:If the item has moving parts(vcrs,dvd/cd players)look for the best price that also has a US warranty.Solid state items, dacs and the like;some times the savings are to tempting;and so buying them are in the same 'Risk Category"as not buying an extended warranty.In that you save your money I ask:"Do you feel lucky?----""Well do ya?"