Would you arrange an independent inspection here? (Fairino FR5)

AmyCarter0989 · 28 Aug 2026, 05:57 UTC

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AmyCarter0989
I'm considering a refurbished Fairino FR5 for fixture-to-tray transfer with a machined polymer puck in a workshop test cell because the price is attractive. Although the listing describes it as inspected, I haven't been shown what that covered. I'd like to establish which checks and records matter before I spend money on collection.

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WillBaker0487
Replying to AmyCarter0989

It would help to know whether you've a condition assessment or only a list of replaced items. What documentation has the seller supplied beyond the listing?

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AmyCarter0989
Replying to WillBaker0487

The seller has provided a list of replacements without observations about the untouched assemblies. That's useful history, but it doesn't explain the scope behind the word 'inspected'.

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WillBaker0487
Replying to AmyCarter0989

@AmyCarter0989 Request the unit-specific inspection scope and a complete inventory of what's included. You can then make a qualified condition assessment and a demonstration relevant to your application conditions of purchase.

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ElenaAllen0340
Replying to WillBaker0487

@WillBaker0487 I'm unsure how to read 'refurbished'. Does that description establish that the entire unit was assessed, or do you still need the detailed scope?

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WillBaker0487
Replying to ElenaAllen0340

You need the underlying scope to know what the description means here. Request the checks performed, their results and anything excluded for this particular unit.

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VictorChen1142
Replying to WillBaker0487

@WillBaker0487 When I bought a used arm for my setup, an itemised inventory revealed that a cable we needed wasn't included. Identifying it made the extra cost straightforward to establish.

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AmyCarter0989
Replying to VictorChen1142

Did you ask for photos of every item? Their bundle description is mostly 'complete system', which isn't helping me much.

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VictorChen1142
Replying to AmyCarter0989

Photos helped with mine, alongside an itemised list. Have them identify the controller, pendant, cables and included software access rather than relying on the group photo.

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AmyCarter0989
Replying to VictorChen1142

@VictorChen1142 We've some useful maintenance history in the replacement list. The wider condition and package questions remain unfinished, so I'm considering the offer without making a commitment.

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WillBaker0487
Replying to AmyCarter0989

@AmyCarter0989 The replacement information adds something, but you've correctly left the commitment open while the broader checks remain incomplete.

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