Why are mainboard boxes already opened?

Considering the fact a mainboard is a very complex part of a
computer that you would want to know is factory fresh, how come
mainboard boxes are not factory sealed?

If that's because configuring has to be done after the factory, how
come the company that configures the thing does not seal the box?

Thank you.

"John Doe" wrote in message
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Considering the fact a mainboard is a very complex part of a
computer that you would want to know is factory fresh, how come
mainboard boxes are not factory sealed?

If that's because configuring has to be done after the factory, how
come the company that configures the thing does not seal the box?

Thank you.


Mobo boxes are factory sealed. It is Customs who open them to take a quick
peek inside the box.

Strange, all my mobo boxes have been supplied sealed.
You dont really think Customs are going to open every box in a container do
you?
(unless you're in France, which youre not)

"Venom" wrote in message
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"John Doe" wrote in message
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Considering the fact a mainboard is a very complex part of a
computer that you would want to know is factory fresh, how come
mainboard boxes are not factory sealed?

If that's because configuring has to be done after the factory, how
come the company that configures the thing does not seal the box?

Thank you.


Mobo boxes are factory sealed. It is Customs who open them to take a quick
peek inside the box.

Depending on the stores, some have the gear to reseal the boxes so you think
you are getting brand new stock. Some don't bother because you get your
warranty anyhow. Then we have the stores that have a couple of techs out the
back and when you take a suspect CPU in for warranty they will take the
matching board out of a new box for testing purposes and when finished they
will pop it back in the box and put it back on the shelf to be sold. It also
depends what country you are in as to if you have a thorough Customs service
or not.
Bottom line is who gives a rats arse if the box is open or not? Being sealed
proves nothing simply because you have no idea just who sealed it.


"old man" wrote in message
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Strange, all my mobo boxes have been supplied sealed.
You dont really think Customs are going to open every box in a container
do
you?
(unless you're in France, which youre not)

"Venom" wrote in message
...

"John Doe" wrote in message
...

Considering the fact a mainboard is a very complex part of a
computer that you would want to know is factory fresh, how come
mainboard boxes are not factory sealed?

If that's because configuring has to be done after the factory, how
come the company that configures the thing does not seal the box?

Thank you.


Mobo boxes are factory sealed. It is Customs who open them to take a
quick
peek inside the box.

In article ,
says...
Depending on the stores, some have the gear to reseal the boxes so you think
you are getting brand new stock. Some don't bother because you get your
warranty anyhow. Then we have the stores that have a couple of techs out the
back and when you take a suspect CPU in for warranty they will take the
matching board out of a new box for testing purposes and when finished they
will pop it back in the box and put it back on the shelf to be sold. It also
depends what country you are in as to if you have a thorough Customs service
or not.
Bottom line is who gives a rats arse if the box is open or not? Being sealed
proves nothing simply because you have no idea just who sealed it.


"old man" wrote in message
...
Strange, all my mobo boxes have been supplied sealed.
You dont really think Customs are going to open every box in a container
do
you?
(unless you're in France, which youre not)

"Venom" wrote in message
...

"John Doe" wrote in message
...

Considering the fact a mainboard is a very complex part of a
computer that you would want to know is factory fresh, how come
mainboard boxes are not factory sealed?

If that's because configuring has to be done after the factory, how
come the company that configures the thing does not seal the box?

Thank you.


Mobo boxes are factory sealed. It is Customs who open them to take a
quick
peek inside the box.







Some computer stores open the packages and put their own sticker on them
for warranty purposes.

"Venom" wrote in message
...
Depending on the stores, some have the gear to reseal the boxes so you
think
you are getting brand new stock. Some don't bother because you get your
warranty anyhow. Then we have the stores that have a couple of techs out
the
back and when you take a suspect CPU in for warranty they will take the
matching board out of a new box for testing purposes and when finished
they
will pop it back in the box and put it back on the shelf to be sold. It
also
depends what country you are in as to if you have a thorough Customs
service
or not.
Bottom line is who gives a rats arse if the box is open or not? Being
sealed
proves nothing simply because you have no idea just who sealed it.




Thoroughness has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not a Customs
Service decides to inspect an individual box.

Customs examinations are mostly based on intelligence. A container of
motherboards or other merchandise from an established vendor is not going to
be inspected. A sample might be taken from the container to determine
whether or not the sample is as described for duty purposes. But it is
certainly not the case that Customs opens every single item that enters a
Customs territory.

More likely, a box is unsealed because it was a return

--
Nigel Brooks

"Nigel Brooks" wrote in message
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More likely, a box is unsealed because it was a return


No. Asus does not shrink-wrap or otherwise seal their MB boxes.

Most likely the MBs get shipped from China (yes I know Asus is headquartered
in Taiwan) in bulk, and they put in boxes once the get to the USA. This
saves on shipping costs.

On Sun, 1 Oct 2006 20:00:49 -0500, Nigel Brooks wrote:

"Venom" wrote in message
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Depending on the stores, some have the gear to reseal the boxes so you
think
you are getting brand new stock. Some don't bother because you get your
warranty anyhow. Then we have the stores that have a couple of techs out
the
back and when you take a suspect CPU in for warranty they will take the
matching board out of a new box for testing purposes and when finished
they
will pop it back in the box and put it back on the shelf to be sold. It
also
depends what country you are in as to if you have a thorough Customs
service
or not.
Bottom line is who gives a rats arse if the box is open or not? Being
sealed
proves nothing simply because you have no idea just who sealed it.




Thoroughness has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not a Customs
Service decides to inspect an individual box.

Customs examinations are mostly based on intelligence. A container of
motherboards or other merchandise from an established vendor is not going to
be inspected. A sample might be taken from the container to determine
whether or not the sample is as described for duty purposes. But it is
certainly not the case that Customs opens every single item that enters a
Customs territory.

More likely, a box is unsealed because it was a return

"Nigel Brooks" wrote:


More likely, a box is unsealed because it was a return

What brand of mainboard are you talking about that comes sealed?
Thanks.

Some companies may make sure the BIOS is flashed to the latest version,
which is a good thing.

Personally, I think that unless the company has a good reason why your
product isn't sealed, it would be unacceptable to purchase new equipment
that's not. Otherwise you could be getting someone else's RMA'd product.
They should have their own test boards for service work, and they shouldn't
be selling equipment that's been out a customer's sites already.
Considering many companies charge a restocking fee anyway, you should be
getting a price discount for taking someone else's reject.

Clint

"John Doe" wrote in message
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Considering the fact a mainboard is a very complex part of a
computer that you would want to know is factory fresh, how come
mainboard boxes are not factory sealed?

If that's because configuring has to be done after the factory, how
come the company that configures the thing does not seal the box?

Thank you.