What is B-stock?

[Justinw303 10+ year member]

And how is it inferior to... stuff that isn't B-stock?

I heard someone mention it when referring to buying online, and because I plan on getting by Car Audio stuff off of Ebay, I was wondering how this would affect me...

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[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Could be as simple as a cosmetic flaw.

What exactly are you looking at that is described as a "B-stock" item?

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, sometimes cosmetic things, minor or major. If its flawed, the manufacturer shouldnt sell it as new, so thats the reason for b stock items. Also, demo items or refurbs are sometimes sold as b stock.

 

[Justinw303 10+ year member]

Could be as simple as a cosmetic flaw.
What exactly are you looking at that is described as a "B-stock" item?

Nothing particular, I was just wondering.

Could a company sell something B-Stock and not say that it is?

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Could a company sell something B-Stock and not say that it is?

Anythings possible. Chances are, you wouldnt even know, so why worry about it? if youre buying it on ebay, thats a chance youre willing to take.

Ive never personally had any problems like that.

 

[cappy72 10+ year member]

I am thinking about the Second skin b stock... which is not bad at all...

 

[JAZN 5,000+ posts]

i used spectrum b-stock. seemed perfectly fine to me. might have been a little thicker than usual, but it's not like i sprayed it on anyways.

 

[ruckus]

Nothing particular, I was just wondering.
Could a company sell something B-Stock and not say that it is?

yeah brandsmart USA sells Bstock here in Miami and dont publish that ut is indeed b stock. Tigerdirect sells alot of bstock(I use to work for them) and Ive heard some of Bestbuy's stuff is bstock