Burton Factory Seconds, Samples & Open Box Products
Perhaps one of the better-kept secrets in the snowboarding world, Burton factory seconds, samples, and open box items are discounted up to 50% and are a great way to save money on gear. These items are available in limited quantities and can be found in the outlet section of burton.com as well as at select retail locations. Seconds (or second-quality items, as they’re sometimes called), samples, and open box products are the same high-quality equipment you’ve come to expect from us, but with minor cosmetic imperfections that didn’t pass our stringent standards for production quality. But never fear, they're still fully functional and covered by the Burton warranty.
Burton Factory Seconds
Burton factory seconds are snowboards that have cosmetic defects, blemishes, misaligned topsheets, misaligned channels (by millimeters), or other small issues related to the manufacturing process. These issues do not affect the performance of the snowboard, its safety, or its functionality. Speaking candidly, the only real difference between a second-quality snowboard and a first-quality snowboard is the discounted price.
Pro tip: All second-quality products are covered by Burton’s best-in-class warranty.
Burton Samples & Open Box Products
Unlike factory seconds, Burton samples and open box products are first-quality items that have been used for photoshoots or display purposes, but never in an uncontrolled environment. Samples and open box items will generally be sold without packaging and may be missing hang tags.
But rest assured that Burton samples and open box products are still backed by our industry-leading warranty. So go ahead and get after it on the mountain.
Where can I buy Burton factory seconds, samples, and open box gear?
When it comes to snagging discounted factory seconds, samples, and open box items from Burton, you’ll want to visit the outlet page on burton.com.
Pro tip: Sample Sale gear is very seasonal, so make sure to check back during the summer and fall to browse the largest inventory.
Additionally, Burton Outlet Stores sometimes stock factory seconds, sample gear, and open box products. Visit an outlet store near you to browse inventory and high-five your local Burton Guide.
- Burton Wrentham Outlet Store (located in Massachusetts in the United States)
- Burton Hossegor Outlet Store (located in France)
- Burton Yokohama Outlet Store (located in Japan)
Can I return or exchange factory seconds, samples, or open box Burton gear?
Just like full-priced Burton gear, factory seconds, samples, and open box equipment can be returned for a full refund within the standard return window. The only limitation with this discounted equipment is that we cannot offer exchanges, so make sure you choose the right size the first time around.
Not sure about outerwear sizing? Use the Burton Fit Finder tool, which is available on men's and women's product pages, to help you determine what size to order. Just look for the little black button that says, "What's my size?", click it, and let AI and machine learning do the rest. Neat.
Burton Final Sale Items
Final sale items will be accompanied by the text "This item is not eligible for returns" when shopping online. When shopping final sale items, please double-check product sizing and colors before hitting the purchase button. Although final sale items cannot be returned, the Burton Warranty still covers them, should any issues arise with materials or construction.
