What does it mean when an item is on b-stock, besides being of great value. Were these returned products? Open boxes? I'm thinking about getting a gtx460, with 10% for folding. That would be a killer deal, but I need to take into consideration the possible condition of the product. Are B-stock items covered under warranty? "

Thanks!

[WildDog]

GTX460 if you buy new:
-comes with a 2 year warranty if product number ends TR
-lifetime warranty if product number ends AR
-it´s brand new
-costs more
-comes with all accesories and in a shiny cute Box

GTX460 from BStock:
-comes with just 90 days warranty
-it´s refurbished (let´s call it, semi new)
-costs less
-comes without any accesory and in a white ugly Box

 
Thanks that sums it all up! I guess I'm going to have to think about this one.

not a good deal when buying a current gen of cards, you only got 90-day warranty even if you save a little amount of cash.  better go for brand new one for current gen of cards.  on the other  hand, good deals  for b-stock for EOL products, that will give you savings plus a 90-day warranty from evga.

diegorubeus

seabigbear

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[WildDog]

GTX460 if you buy new:
-comes with a 2 year warranty if product number ends TR
-lifetime warranty if product number ends AR
-it´s brand new
-costs more
-comes with all accesories and in a shiny cute Box

GTX460 from BStock:
-comes with just 90 days warranty
-it´s refurbished (let´s call it, semi new)
-costs less
-comes without any accesory and in a white ugly Box

Thanks that sums it all up! I guess I'm going to have to think about this one.

And also think about changing your Avatar too cause that's just wrong dude!

did he changed his Avatar??
or is still the same. cuz i don't see nothing worng with the one he has right now.
if you'r planning on buying a current gen graphics card i recommend getting a new one. if it's an old generation you can get a B-stock product and save some bucks.
i got a 780i b-stock and it was working really good until i sold it here on the forums.
has been working pretty good for the new owner.

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IMHO, it means they've got too much stock on items slated for RMAs. When they start slashing b-stock pricing that tells me they'd probably just as soon dumpster it soon as excess.

B stock usualy beats E Bay, Why would you buy http://cgi.ebay.com/EVGA-E758-A1-3-Way-SLI-LGA-Intel-X58-ATX-Motherboard_W0QQitemZ230541523518QQcategoryZ1244QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4754056424181040274
With No warranty, ( E-BaY ) when for $80 less you get a 90 day warranty, from b stock, and a trusted seller EVGA. but some people will do it anyway, and usualy latter post here upset.

 

I've bought a couple B stock items. The last was my X58 motherboard. It came with the backplate but no other accessories. It has been running 24/7 since I got it without a problem. I used my 10% folders discount and some EVGA bucks. It ended up costing me about $50.00 out of pocket. For that price I am not too worried about the warranty.
But as others above have said, if the B stock price is close to the retail price, I'd go with retail to get the better warranty. Just my personal opinion.

ctf4175

rcranfield

I've bought a couple B stock items. The last was my X58 motherboard. It came with the backplate but no other accessories. It has been running 24/7 since I got it without a problem. I used my 10% folders discount and some EVGA bucks. It ended up costing me about $50.00 out of pocket. For that price I am not too worried about the warranty.
But as others above have said, if the B stock price is close to the retail price, I'd go with retail to get the better warranty. Just my personal opinion.

So the mobos do come with I/O shields?  That is really the only thing holding me back froma Bstock 750i.

My 759 did, that was the only accesary.