Are New NOS GM door handles "defects/seconds"?

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I see a lot of new GM NOS outside door handles showing up for sale all over the internet. Are they rejects? Defects? Seconds?
I bought a pair (not from this board) and both were bad! The buttons were tight/stuck and would not move all the way out without binding. One just blew the spring & parts all over the desk. It looks like the inside plates were riveted off center---binding on one side and a big gap on the other.
Where did all of these come from? Why are they released now? Anyone else seeing these or other problems?
I recommend if you just bought some, open the boxes and inspect them.
Also, if you are buying, ask the seller to open the boxes and check them closely BEFORE shipping.