Halo C2 B Stock @ Audio Advisor

[starford]

Just got the Audio Advisor e-mailer and they're offering b-stock Halo C2s for a great price ($1500 off list) with free shipping. Here's the link:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=PARHC2B

For the free shipping use coupon code: FREESHIP1203

[Scarp]

b-stock? what does that say? scratched boxes or something?

[starford]

B-Stock usually means factory refurbished. This is the same as 'reconditioned'. I've bought some b-stock PS Audio cables from AA and I found that they were either overstocks, customer returns or otherwise 'handled' but not 'damaged' goods. I seriously doubt Parasound or AA would sell 'scratch & dent' merchandise.

[Scarp]

ic... so could also be unit that was repaired by parasound?

Hmm... I know that Philips Electronics sells b-stock to their employees. Usually this is stuff without a box or with tiny scratches... but savings are huge and for some stuff it doesnt matter (e.g. a electric razor).

Anyway, importing parasound is not advisable from here, since there is no international guarantee. Also my C2 is already in the store that i buy it from, but i'm still waiting on some money :)

[goose]

I work part time for a custom installer and picked up a C1 b-stock recently. Parasound apparently had a number of B-stock C1's and C2's that were either repaired or had been sent out as demo units to the media. We ordered no less than 6 of the b stock C1's and a couple C2's and all looked and function as new. No scratches, nothing missing, etc.
I think buying b-stock from reputable sources is a great way to buy product.

[starford]

Audio Advisor is advertising C1 B-Stock units this week. Here's the link:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=PARHC1B

That's two grand off list with full warranty, plus free shipping with the coupon code FREESHIP1203