In the broadcast & professional video market, a "refurbished" unit is normally a new item of electronic equipment that was returned to the manufacturer because one or more functions failed to work properly. It is then repaired and tested so that all functions work properly. Following the repair and testing, it will be sold by either the manufacturer or a dealer as a "refurbished" or "B stock" unit - often with a full warrantee. As most of these units have some sign of prior use - they cannot be sold as new.
In many cases these "refurbished" units are a very good deal - with prices often 10-20% below what a new, never used unit costs. Given the fact that some companies, such as Sony provide warrantees on their "B" stock units; it's a great way to acquire perfectly functioning equipment at an attractive price.
In many cases these "refurbished" units are a very good deal - with prices often 10-20% below what a new, never used unit costs. Given the fact that some companies, such as Sony provide warrantees on their "B" stock units; it's a great way to acquire perfectly functioning equipment at an attractive price.