There are numerous posts in DPR and other forums that discuss the sale of used equipment as new. Reference was made in this thread to a 12 year old thread, here are a couple more that have similar content.
But you are simply repeating hearsay in making such an assertion, and even admit that you have no proof that this is actually happening.
Perhaps you intended to reply to the OP and not me?
Cheers ;-)
Sales tax money goes to the State, not the Federal Government. Civics 101.
Ok than I don't see the money goes anywhere because for example the roads are garbage in my state.Im sure not because I did not pay my tax on a camera.
I've read his replies. However, as stated here, it is true that his post was from many years ago. Maybe they did change their policy? I hope they did anyway.
Fortunately this is entirely untrue. That of course makes your header for this question doubly troubling. had you said "Does B&H..." it'd be understandable but you wrote, "Why Does B&H..." when we don't.
If you order new goods form us you get new goods. If you buy and we ship to NJ you're liable for NJ's use tax. they ask on the state tax form and if you owe and say you don't you're liable of the tax, interest and penalties. Oh, and when you sign the tax document you do so under penalty of perjury.
It goes back from whence it came -- our vendor or the US distributor.
The way you titled this thread suggests you DID mean to state that B&H did that. And, to the point, the B&H rep confirmed that they indeed sometimes sell new equipment which was sold and returned as new. This is entirely legal and IMO ethical. What do you suppose happened to the sweater Aunt Sally bought you for your last birthday that was a size too small? You took one look at it, dropped it back in the box and returned it the next weekend. 24 hours later it was back on the shelf with the other new sweaters.
A returned product showing obvious signs of use would NEVER be restocked as new. In all probability the customer would be contacted and offered a choice of a restock fee (if we think the item could be sold at a lower price as an open-box or used item) or we'd simply ship it back and decline to issue a refund. Happens.
Can't disagree.
I certainly admit that's happened. We're good, not perfect.
Heck. A a customer like the OP can receive a perfectly pristine camera, take one look at it and ask for a return authorization for a replacement. He'd get it too -- no questions asked.
With cars it is different. You can only try out the dealer's demo model. This model will eventually be sold at a good discount. There is no such thing as a 30 day return with cars. If it breaks down it will be fixed under warranty, but you cannot get another one or your money back unless it is a real lemon.
