Did the distributor open the box then repackage and send to you Nino? AMD and Cashbox do this :) I highly recommend they do as Chicago is a long way away and things can come loose :) it's unfortunate that the distributor didn't mention code updates as rule number 1 is boot machine if boots ok then update code but if it's checked first AMD update code :)

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I'm with you Pete
while I've opened most NIB's myself that I've brought in the past
I have had Joe and Gibo open several games to check (Luci motor) ,
update (Luci & TF code), install stern fix kits (TF combo) before shipping to me.


KJWHF Amusements in WA thats the best place to buy NIB Stern's IMO,
as far away as WA is,  Joe still has the best after sales service.