I'm considering a refurbished FR10 for our block-handling bench. The price is tempting, but the seller's inspection evidence is a sticker in a photograph. Before I pay for collection, I want to know what was actually checked. Or whether inspected just means someone looked at it standing still.
A refurbished FR10 with an inspected sticker and no report
JamieBrown0904 · 18 Jul 2025, 22:14 UTC
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Replying to JamieBrown0904
Ask for the inspection report tied to the arm and controller identifiers, including scope, findings and any repairs; the sticker alone tells you almost nothing about condition.
15pointsReplying to DanielBrooks0826
They sent a checklist with clean, power on and demonstration ticked. No serial on it. I've asked for the report for this actual unit, thanks Daniel.
6pointsReplying to JamieBrown0904
And ask what the demonstration involved, with unresolved findings left visible rather than folded into a pass tick.
7pointsReplying to JamieBrown0904
Get the included equipment list too, because a decent arm price can still leave you hunting for the correct cables, pendant or manuals after the collection van has gone.
7pointsReplying to AmaraBarnes0600
Controller and pendant are listed. Cable details say as pictured, which is not helping. Their photograph cuts off most of the bundle.
11pointsReplying to JamieBrown0904
Will they allow an independent inspection before collection? Paperwork matters, but I would not use a better photograph as a substitute for checking a used machine.
9pointsReplying to ElenaAli0253
They say yes to an inspector visiting. I haven't booked anyone yet; first I want the identifiers and list so the visit has a clear subject.
17pointsReplying to JamieBrown0904
Sensible. Agree the visit scope with someone qualified for the equipment. Do not ask for a mystery yes-or-no verdict called good robot.
8pointsReplying to JamieBrown0904
Also ask about support for that configuration, Jamie, since the person inspecting it may not be the person able to source its missing bits later.
-1pointsReplying to AmaraBarnes0600
The seller has supplied the unit identifiers and a fuller cable list. Service history is still only their statement that it was refurbished. I'm arranging the inspection scope, not committing to collect yet.
4pointsReplying to JamieBrown0904
Please report what the inspection finds; that will be more useful than the listing's condition adjective.
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