Bruce, I got the keyboard, thanks.
The switches seem a bit sharp, but then, I dont think that I have an ALPS switched board that is less than 10 years old (and been very much used), thats also not to say I dont like them.
But I am shocked to find that there is a shortcut that I must use (what seems like every 20 minutes) a lot that uses a numberpad key, and I am missing that some what, but some remapping will sort that out.
All in all a very nice keyboard at a great price, and as for it being 'B' stock, well I cant find a mark on it.
Again Thank you.