My QS8s showed up this week from the factory outlet. There was a thumbnail-type mark in the vinyl on one edge of the speaker enclosure, perhaps 1/8" or less. I believe warranty, return policy etc... are all identical to normal purchases.

M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39
M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1
LFR1100 active, ADA1500-4 and -8