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Gecko1809

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Stupid question...
« on: January 09, 2010, 04:11:46 AM »
when someone says NIB-15 lbs Virtual Energy for example what  does NIB mean?
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Re: Stupid question...
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2010, 12:13:40 PM »
New In Box ... as opposed to a used ball.
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Re: Stupid question...
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2010, 12:14:02 PM »
New In Box

Gecko1809

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Re: Stupid question...
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2010, 12:14:40 PM »
lol...thanks
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Re: Stupid question...
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2010, 12:22:07 PM »
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lol...thanks
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No worries, we were all at that point.  For further, not needed clarification, it just means it's brand new.  
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Re: Stupid question...
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2010, 01:35:53 PM »


  More likely, especially in my case, NIB = NOT IN BUDGET!

  Actually, it is an acronym for New In Box. The other guy led you correctly, I just had a funnybone that needed tickled.
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