B-stock items are items originally purchased new which have been returned to the manufacturer by the buyer. The manufacturer fixes what was wrong and gives the item a general inspection to make sure it is in perfect working order. B-stock items should work like new and should look like new. They are sold for a significantly lower price than a brand new item and often carry a manufacturerer's warranty of shorter duration than a brand new one.
What exactly is "B stock"?
I'm looking at Denon DVD/CD players, and I keep coming across "B stock" merchandise. Would someone who is genuinely knowledgeable about this subject please give a clear, accurate definition of exactly what B stock is, and just how it differs from A stock? (Yes, I have a vague, generalized idea of the difference, but not one I'd want to take to the bank.) Thanks.