Do OCUK check items that have been returned then thrown in B-Grade? Just bought an 750ti and it's DOA. It's just a hassle. It seems the clearance section gets little attention from lack of testing hardware to not reducing used items.
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B-Grade checks
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Had trouble with a b-grade 390. Someone had flashed it with an incompatible bios and drivers wouldn't install. Installed the correct bios (taken from an identical 390 bought at the same time) and drivers then installed ok. Card is still a bit flaky, though.
worth putting the opposite view. I bought an LG 29UM68 last month. Works great. There is a little backlight bleed in one corner, but not noticeable unless i'm in a dark room and looking at a dark image one screen. Other than that it's absolutely fine and was £50 cheaper than new. Worth it in my opinion.
The advice i got from this forum is to talk it over in the customer service forum.. if you put forward a good case, they may discount the item in the clearance section further.
The advice i got from this forum is to talk it over in the customer service forum.. if you put forward a good case, they may discount the item in the clearance section further.
Hi there
B-grade product is of course tested, as faulty items go back to manufacturer, it is their replacements which go in to b-grade.
B-grade items are typically:
- Damaged packaging (product in box no damage) goods arrived at warehouse but otherwise un-used.
- Items returns under distance selling as un-wanted if opened.
- Repaired items back from manufacturer.
Of course failures do happen, particular on some of repaired items as we don't test items supposedly repaired by manufacturer as well we'd expect them to be operational. We sell quite large volumes of b-grade product with most customers being very happy, especially with the large savings b-grade is normally sold at.
B-grade product is of course tested, as faulty items go back to manufacturer, it is their replacements which go in to b-grade.
B-grade items are typically:
- Damaged packaging (product in box no damage) goods arrived at warehouse but otherwise un-used.
- Items returns under distance selling as un-wanted if opened.
- Repaired items back from manufacturer.
Of course failures do happen, particular on some of repaired items as we don't test items supposedly repaired by manufacturer as well we'd expect them to be operational. We sell quite large volumes of b-grade product with most customers being very happy, especially with the large savings b-grade is normally sold at.
Some real bargains
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £125.10
(includes shipping: £8.70)
(comes up when you search for "clearance", the page isn't there, but it allows you to add to basket. Might wanna fix it haha.)
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £125.10
(includes shipping: £8.70)
(comes up when you search for "clearance", the page isn't there, but it allows you to add to basket. Might wanna fix it haha.)
Hi there
B-grade product is of course tested, as faulty items go back to manufacturer, it is their replacements which go in to b-grade.
B-grade items are typically:
- Damaged packaging (product in box no damage) goods arrived at warehouse but otherwise un-used.
- Items returns under distance selling as un-wanted if opened.
- Repaired items back from manufacturer.
Of course failures do happen, particular on some of repaired items as we don't test items supposedly repaired by manufacturer as well we'd expect them to be operational. We sell quite large volumes of b-grade product with most customers being very happy, especially with the large savings b-grade is normally sold at.
Well that makes a lot more sense! I thought it was just broken stuff lol
Broken stuff goes in a skip outside, it makes me cry when I walk past the monitor skip to see Acer X34A's in it smashed and other £1000 monitors. But they are courier claims, so at least our insurance covers our losses.
Been following a few controversies in regard to that aspect recently (not related to OcUK).
Disagree. My last three monitors have all been B grade and all three were perfect and a third to 50% off the current price. Monitors can be the biggest bargains but gfx cards only have a few percent off new price.
So long as you are prepared you may have to send it back if not perfect then you can save a fortune.
My last monitor was reduced from £690 to £350.
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I've bought a few things from B-Grade here for side projects, etc. (usually where there is a fairly high chance of the item being destroyed) and only once had something that had a problem with the item itself other than minor cosmetic damage or missing accessories.
The one that wasn't ok was a howler though heh and in fairness wouldn't have been picked up on by most people in testing. Asus literally soldered the wrong GPU core to the PCB - but it was similar enough that it worked - sort of - until you started delving a bit deeper.
I'm still running a Sapphire 7870XT that I bought 4 years ago as B-Grade. Also had a B-grade Sapphire 7870 Ghz Edition which my friend is still running in his machine.
Both were ~75 quid cheaper than the normal price. I'm sure I got a bit lucky, but I don't think you should say "never buy B-grade", but just be wary that it's a risk and at the first sign of trouble, return it.
Both were ~75 quid cheaper than the normal price. I'm sure I got a bit lucky, but I don't think you should say "never buy B-grade", but just be wary that it's a risk and at the first sign of trouble, return it.
If you look in the Monitor thread hard enough there are examples of b grades being received DOA, without stands, scratched screens etc etc.
Considering the monitor lottery over brand new ones I wouldnt touch b grade monitors. Personal opinion.
Please tell me that's a skip for recycling...
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I can confirm they throw broken stuff in a skip... I have looked at the case skip a few times.... with tears in my eyes =(