what is "B" stock

Does no one really no what B stock is? B stcok items are typically NOT items mfr's have used at shows. Those would be deemed "show demo's". Refurbished items are sometimes (incorrectly) deemed B stock, but they are not. Refurbsihed items are just that: refurbished items. Go to: www.hellohifi.com/about.html to read more. The greatest problem with B stock is that many of the people that get it don't know it's history and don't mention they are selling B stock. Here's a tip: don't buy B stock. We (HelloHiFi) don't sell B stock, and there are many reasons for this!

Here's a tip: don't buy B stock. We (HelloHiFi) don't sell B stock, and there are many reasons for this!

I have had both good and bad luck with B stock stuff, but mostly bad. I purchased some B stock equipment from an outfit in atlanta (Audio Forest). Each time the equipment has needed to be repaired within a year. Often times the shorter warranty has run out. The repair costs are excessive (since you have to go through them). I must admit though that most of the true audiophiles I know had previously told me to avoid this store like the plague! They even do the old bait and switch (sell you a unit then call you at home with the line "we undercharged you". Next they hit your credit card for the "difference".) I suppose these guys are just crooks. But as i said before, the repair problems have been troubles on B stock from other stores also

I agree. B stock has already failed at least once in someone's system. You'll never know why or what happened. If the price is one you can't refuse and the source is a known quantity, I'd still do a lot of research.

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