... Can be found in all sorts of places... Having got a 3TB "Extension Hard Drive" through the mail today... and read Currys/PC World's definitions of various states of being (as usually applied to their products of course)... My wry sense of humour was aroused...
The following is a word for word excerpt from the "ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS" leaflet
What does "USED" mean?
A product is listed as "Used" or "Unsealed" when the manufacturers seal on the product box has been broken.
"Used" products may have minor wear or damage to the box, such as small tears, minor edge depressions, or appear a little aged. The product itself may be pristine or have very minor signs of handling or use, which do not affect the functionality of the product.
"Used" products may be aged stock, ex-display from a Currys PC World retail store, or an unwanted, opened product returned by a retail customer.
What does "REFURBISHED" mean?
When an item is listed as "Refurbished", this means the unit has undergone a process of mechanical repair, reworking, and/or parts replacement, to restore the unit to full working order.
What are Grade A Refurbished products?
Grade A refurbished products may possess very minor signs of cosmetic wear or handling, including light scratches or scuffs, which do not affect the performance of the product.
What are Grade B Refurbished products?
Grade B refurbished products may be cosmetically challenged, with more noticeable flaws and cosmetic wear, including scratches, chips, or other forms of cosmetic damage, which do not affect the performance of the unit.
Grade B products may have missing, or non-original parts (e.g. software, screw covers, rubber feet)
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OK... so by my reckoning I am a Grade B Refurb lol - people have been telling me for ages that I have a screw or two loose... or just plain missing... let alone screw covers! :D ....I do like the idea of being simply "cosmetically challenged" tho ;)
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