Misleading Stores Selling 3rd Gen 8GB iPod Touch

I feel both stupid and frustrated. I purchased a brand new in box 8GB iPod Touch from a guy on eBay. He advertised the item as a "3rd Generation iPod Touch". I was super excited to get it. Once it arrived I played it with for days and decided to check out the support information on the unit. I typed in the serial number on Apple's website and waddya know? The website says that it's a 2nd Generation! I complained and complained to the eBay seller telling him that he sold be an outdated and old unit and I wanted a refund. He accepted my return and refunded my money.

I decided to go with a more reputable reseller like MacMall.com. They too advertise a "8GB iPod Touch (3rd Generation)" as you can see right here: http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-Consumer-Electronics/product~dpno~7922866~pdp.fhf ijcd

I didn't even open the box yet until I checked the serial number. BAM, another 2nd Generation iPod Touch. I called Apple and they told me "DUH, we never even made an 8GB 3rd Gen model!" and of course I verified this by looking right on the Apple store.

So why are all these companies including MacMall.com giving people bogus information about 8GB 3rd Generation units? Is there something I don't know? Should I be angry? I don't really know at this point. I'm curious to hear other people's thoughts. Don't the 3rd generation units have better processors and general performance enhancements? That is why I was specifically looking for a 3rd gen. I simply have no need for a 32gb or 64gb model which is the only available 3rd gen units.

Thanks for any insight you can provide 🙂