Scot, this topic comes up very often and your answers might be found in the Search utility. I did a poll once and probably 70% of people said they use the outlet. I have purchased 2 7.1 systems from Axiom and have never been able to find a single nick or blemish.

I can assure you if you have a nick or blemish, it will be some minor that it won't be an issue.

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