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What should I look out for when buying a Best Buy open box television compared to a brand-new model on clearance?
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search34 queries10/30/2026
Download run
Gemini unique queries
32
3 in ≥ half the passes · stability 38%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
100%
2 of 2 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
What should I look out for when buying a Best Buy open box television compared to a brand-new model on clearance?
32 unique queries · 3 passes
in store inspection checklist
1 query · 3 hits
how to check hours used on open box tv3xGoogle ↗
RELATEDInstruction
open box versus clearance comparison
1 query · 2 hits
best buy open box tv vs clearance new model differences2xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATIONComparison
warranty and return policies
1 query · 2 hits
do best buy open box tvs come with manufacturer warranty2xGoogle ↗
IMPLICITYes / no
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Gemini simulated (32)ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 20 of 34 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6100% predicted
Best Buy open-box TV condition excellent satisfactory return policy warranty official 2026 Google ↗
Best Buy TV return policy manufacturer warranty open box official Google ↗
- Outlet Center Buying Guide · bestbuy.com
- Outlet Stores FAQs · bestbuy.com
- Best Buy Return & Exchange Policy · bestbuy.com
- Best Buy return policy · bestbuy.com
- Outlet buying guide · bestbuy.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Colour
SimulatedReal search
Hover a query to see its counterpart · click a topic to focus it · zoom with Ctrl/⌘ + scroll, a pinch, double-click or +
Queries
32 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
how to check hours used on open box tv RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to inspect the service menu of a television to see how many hours it has been powered on. | Instruction | how_to_steps | in store inspection checklist | 3x of 3 | |
best buy open box tv vs clearance new model differences REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct restatement of the original query focusing on the key differences between open-box and clearance TVs. | Comparison | comparison_table | open box versus clearance comparison | 2x of 3 | |
do best buy open box tvs come with manufacturer warranty IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know how warranties apply to open-box products compared to brand new clearance items. | Yes / no | faq_page | warranty and return policies | 2x of 3 | |
best buy open box tv condition grades explained REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand what Best Buy's open box condition ratings (Excellent, Good, Fair) actually mean for televisions. | Consequence | glossary/definition | in store inspection checklist | 1x of 3 | |
best buy open box condition ratings explained geek squad certified RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand what the various Best Buy open-box condition tiers like Excellent and Fair actually mean. | Reason | buyers_guide | geek squad certified ratings | 1x of 3 | |
best buy open box condition grades explained excellent satisfactory fair RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand what the different open-box condition tiers actually mean. | Consequence | glossary/definition | missing accessories and parts | 1x of 3 | |
best buy open box tv warranty vs brand new clearance COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the manufacturer and retailer warranty coverage between an open box TV and a clearance new TV. | Comparison | comparison_table | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
open box tv vs clearance tv price difference worth it COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to evaluate if the potential savings of an open-box TV outweigh the risks compared to a clearance model. | Comparison | web_article | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
open box tv vs clearance tv pros and cons COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an explicit trade-off analysis between purchasing open-box versus clearance hardware. | Comparison | buyers_guide | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
is clearance tv better than open box best buy COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct assessment of which deal option provides better overall value and lower risk. | Comparison | buyers_guide | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
best tv brands to buy open box samsung lg sony ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if certain television brands are safer or more reliable to purchase as open-box items. | Comparison | review_roundup | in store inspection checklist | 1x of 3 | |
best buy geek squad certified open box vs clearance tv ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to evaluate specifically certified open-box units against brand-new clearance stock. | Comparison | web_article | geek squad certified ratings | 1x of 3 | |
do best buy open box TVs come with all accessories and original box IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is concerned about missing remotes, power cords, stands, or packaging when buying open box items. | Yes / no | faq_page | missing accessories and parts | 1x of 3 | |
tips for buying used or open box television in store PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for actionable tips on how to inspect an open-box television physically inside a retail store. | Instruction | checklist | in store inspection checklist | 1x of 3 | |
buying open box tvs on a budget what to check in store PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks practical, action-oriented tips for inspecting a discounted TV before completing the purchase. | Reason | checklist | in store inspection checklist | 1x of 3 | |
best buy open box return policy television ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the specific return window and restocking fee rules for open box TVs at Best Buy. | Consequence | web_article | warranty and return policies | 1x of 3 | |
best buy return policy open box television RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check Best Buy's specific return window and policy rules for open-box televisions. | Reason | faq_page | warranty and return policies | 1x of 3 | |
open box tv checklist what to test in store PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a practical inspection checklist to use before leaving the store with an open box television. | Instruction | checklist | in store inspection checklist | 1x of 3 | |
best buy return policy open box tv versus clearance REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the return windows and restocking fees for open-box items versus clearance items. | Comparison | faq_page | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
best buy clearance tv deals vs open box savings percentage COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the typical price difference and discount percentages between clearance and open box TVs. | Comparison | pricing_page | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
clearance tv vs open box tv reliability risks COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the long-term reliability risks of clearance units versus open-box returns. | Comparison | web_article | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
missing accessories best buy open box tv what happens IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what recourse they have if an open-box TV lacks a remote, stand, or power cable. | Reason | forum/qna | missing accessories and parts | 1x of 3 | |
common problems with open box oled tvs best buy RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know specific panel risks, like burn-in or dead pixels, associated with open box OLED televisions. | Reason | review_roundup | missing accessories and parts | 1x of 3 | |
what is missing from best buy open box items RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if open-box televisions typically lack stands, remotes, power cables, or original boxes. | Reason | checklist | missing accessories and parts | 1x of 3 | |
oled tv open box vs brand new clearance risk assessment ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to evaluate the specific risks of buying high-end panels like OLEDs as open-box items. | Comparison | web_article | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
can you buy geek squad protection on best buy open box tv ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if extended protection plans can be purchased for open box televisions. | Other / navigational | faq_page | geek squad certified ratings | 1x of 3 | |
geek squad certified refurbished vs open box tv ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the distinction between certified refurbished, open-box, and clearance products at Best Buy. | Comparison | comparison_table | geek squad certified ratings | 1x of 3 | |
are open box tvs worth the discount compared to clearance COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a value analysis to determine if the extra discount of open-box outweighs clearance safety. | Comparison | review_roundup | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
buying open box electronics at best buy tips REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for general expert advice and tips for buying any open box tech product at Best Buy. | Other / navigational | web_article | missing accessories and parts | 1x of 3 | |
are open box tvs covered by credit card extended warranty IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if credit card purchase protections apply to open-box television purchases. | Comparison | faq_page | warranty and return policies | 1x of 3 | |
best time to buy tv clearance vs open box best buy RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the optimal seasonal timing for finding the best deals on clearance and open-box TVs. | Comparison | web_article | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 | |
refurbished vs open box vs clearance tv difference COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand how open box status differs from refurbished and clearance units in terms of condition and source. | Comparison | glossary/definition | open box versus clearance comparison | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,540 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,540 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,546 |