I cannot decide whether this inspected FR5 merits a visit

AlistairBowen · 9 Feb 2026, 14:47 UTC

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AlistairBowen
A refurbished FR5 listing includes a short movement clip, but its inspection sheet names no controller. I need to know which supplied combination was checked before arranging collection for our tray-unloading proposal.

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SaraBell0635
Replying to AlistairBowen

I nearly travelled to see a used bench because the advert showed a complete setup. The seller then explained that the laptop and one interface box belonged to the person demonstrating it. Nothing sinister, but not the package I had priced. Ask for the actual included arm, controller and pendant identities alongside what was tested, before you pay somebody to inspect a different combination.

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AlistairBowen
Replying to SaraBell0635

The seller has sent an included-items list. It names the arm, controller and pendant, but the test sheet still refers only to the arm serial. I have asked for the tested combination.

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OmarArcher0404
Replying to AlistairBowen

Do that before travelling. I declined a different package when the tested pendant wasn't included and the substitute had no test. The photograph mattered more than the inspected sticker.

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CallumChan1056
Replying to OmarArcher0404

Omar's example is useful, though it does not establish a substitution here. Alistair, have they actually said the supplied controller differs, or simply failed to identify the one used?

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AlistairBowen
Replying to CallumChan1056

Only failed to identify it, Callum. They have now said no further records are available. I am not arranging a visit at this price with that uncertainty; the purchase is off.

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OmarArcher0404
Replying to AlistairBowen

Fair decision. Your listing may be fine, but you don't have to pay to resolve every seller's missing information.

7 points

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