On another thread, moderator EVGATech_DavidR stated:
"As an example, if you buy a product on Amazon from BestTechDeals and the item was original shipped to NewEgg, then the seller bought and resold the item, this would be considered second hand and ineligible. On the other hand, if BestTechDeals bought the item from a Distributor, then with a valid invoice, we would generally honor this as an original purchase and would be eligible for the Step-Up program. Keep in mind that in any situation, the invoice/receipt would need to be verified with the seller, before a Step-Up would be approved."
Would BLT qualify? The website says they order from the manufacturer