I always though of a blem as someting cosmetic like a scratch on a new refrigerator or furniture. A second may be something that functions fine and it's safe but it was a little out of spec.What's the difference between BLEM & SECOND? Any ideas? Is it a generic term and depends on who uses it?
Tom
Very skillful use of literal definition and glib humor. You Shaggy are a certified pain in the ass. I think we would get along just fine.Blem is short for blemish. "a mark that detracts from appearance, as a pimple or a scar.... a defect or flaw; stain; blight" A second is 1/60th of a minute.....or the next level of quality under First quality.....or it could be the base directly in line with homeplate and the pitchers mound and perched evenly between first and third.....![]()
Seems like quality control isn't as good as it should be these days, and a lot of blems, or what should be factory seconds make it onto the top shelf. jd
I have stopped by Hornady's plant in Nebraska, I always thought it rather awkward because they will not sell anything less than list price to reloaders/walk-inn customers. And then there is that part about them not being happy to see me but they have bullets in blemish cabinets. The last time I was there they were out of .311" and .323" bullets so I complained. They filled the blimed bullet cabinet with bullets from the other cabinet.
F. Guffey
I stopped by Serria today and bought some seconds, I looked them over good then asked what made them seconds. The reply was that some had spots on them that did not polish out and there could be some jackets only in the mix . I won't know until I weigh and mike them for sure but the looked good enough to me at first glance . Plus sold by the pound.