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Originally Posted by brecklundin
... Sure they will check it out to make sure, if it works in house it usually will go back into "new stock". ...
I know this sounds wrong, but retailers are OK to do just this...and, as I mentioned, the reason retailers require all packaging and what not to be perfect and in as-new condition...because there is a lot of abuse of these system of no-questions returns policies...and yes, of course some devices are either defective or, if there are really no questions asked, then those probably go to be refurb'd or sold as "open box".
Refurbished would seem, the key word here, to imply the device/item was restored to like-new working condition by either the mfg or an authorized agent of the original mfg. In the US it would likely be illegal to advertise or sell an item as refurbished when it is had not actually been refurbished...it could, however be sold as a "open box return" or even an "open box" item. Simple inspection at the store probably does not qualify as "refurbishing". But it will depend on the LEGAL definition of what constitutes refurbishing a product as well as what can be considered a NEW product.
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That doesn't sound like it makes sense? Why not just label all returns as "new stock" and then you (the retailer) don't even need to worry open open box, refurbs, ...?