I just purchased a HP printer and picked it up today. It had been "gutted" of the most expensive components, i.e. Toner cartridges. I paid a total of $164 for the printer that sells for $329, which would include toner ($246). I now have a printer that may or may not work for a total cost of $410 that I could buy new under warranty at full retail for $329.
"Missing pieces" is one thing, but "gutted" is another thing altogether!
Buyer beware. I will tell everyone I meet to avoid Mac Discount like the plague.