I was lucky enough to be one of the people who was able to purchase a "factory second" or blemished Veritas plane from Lee Valley during the Cyber Monday sale. Well, it arrived today and I certainly can't find whatever issue caused Veritas' inspector to kick it to the curb. It certainly looks and acts like a perfect new plane in every way. So thanks to Veritas and Lee Valley for a great deal.
It does beg the question, however, if Lie-Nielsen ever sells any "seconds".
Has anyone heard of them doing so?
Mike