There is a difference between a batch or lot that fails manufacturer's QC and subsequently the batch/lot gets dumped on the market cheap and reconditioned products. The law clearly states reconditioned merchandise *must* be advertised and marked as such.
Dave
| > Then I guess you'd be in hysterics over the rebates on my Motorola | > SB5100 cable modem: | >
| > Price of modem: $79.99 | >
| > Cash rebate from Motorola: $20.00 | > Cash rebate from Circuit City: $60.00 (new service w/Comcast req'd) | > Merchandise card from Circuit City: $50.00 (new service w/Comcast req'd) | > ------- | > Total rebates: $130.00 | >
| > The cash rebates are in the bank. The merchandise card in is my | > wallet awaiting my next trip to Circuit City. | >
| > The SB5100 shows no signs of failing. | | That's what I'm talking about - $50 cash and a free modem ! | | Dave will try to tell you it's a factory reconditioned second and | they won't honor your merchandise card. :)