Help w/ Connect3d 800XL from TigerDirect

[enihsg]

I'm considering buying an 800XL from TigerDirect. The problem is that there are two versions of the exact same card (Connect3d 800XL 256mb) with a $60 price difference. Here are the links:

http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications...item-details.asp?EdpNo=1476859&CatId=0

http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications...item-details.asp?EdpNo=1462013&CatId=0

Could somone please explain the differences between these two offers?

I've noticed that the item number for the cheaper one has an R after it. Does this mean refurbished? It does not mention it anywhere else.

 

[midnight growler]

Knowing Tiger Direct's sneaky tactics, it probably does mean its refurbished. NewEgg has the same card for right around $285 as well. You should probably get it from there instead of TD.

 

[enihsg]

Would they really lie acout something so important?

I've noticed two more things:

1. They have a section called "Open Box Specials"
(http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications/openbox/openbox_tlc.asp)

All the items there have an OO at the end. So maybe the R doesn't mean refurbished.

2. ONLY Connect3d cards seem to have this cheaper "R version." It's unlikely that refurbished versions were offered only for this brand.