[perfect_rovian_storm]

Seems pretty stupid and wasteful, but it’s their stuff, their decision.

[mmichaels1970]

Seems pretty stupid and wasteful, but it’s their stuff, their decision.

I agree. They bought it from the suppliers. Why can't they throw it out?

Maybe, as dallas59 suspects, some sort of con is going on. Short of that, I don't see why they can't destroy the stuff that they purchased.