Why is this refurbished FR5 inspection report only a ticked advert?

LeahAbbott0060 · 18 Mar 2026, 03:08 UTC

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LeahAbbott0060
The seller sent me an inspection report for the FR5 we're considering. It is the advert with ticks beside powers on and moves. No named equipment identities, repair work or exclusions. I like the price, but I don't want our small-block handling plan resting on the optimism of somebody else's tick boxes.

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HazelCarter1006
Replying to LeahAbbott0060

Can they identify the actual package those ticks refer to, and who carried out the check?

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LeahAbbott0060
Replying to HazelCarter1006

They have now supplied the arm and controller identities, matching the photos. Warehouse staff did the check. No separate technician report exists.

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NathanAbbott0025
Replying to LeahAbbott0060

Then price a proper condition assessment before collection if the seller permits it. Give the assessor the complete included-equipment list and known history. A warehouse check can be honestly described and still leave most of your questions unanswered.

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OwenAli0225
Replying to LeahAbbott0060

What repair history have they actually supplied? Refurbished could cover quite a range of work. I would ask for the details rather than infer them from how clean the photographs look.

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LeahAbbott0060
Replying to OwenAli0225

Cleaning and a replaced external cable, according to their technician. Earlier ownership records are unavailable. I have asked for the cable identification and the technician's work note.

7points
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HazelCarter1006
Replying to LeahAbbott0060

Will they allow an independent inspection before you commit to collecting it?

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NathanAbbott0025
Replying to HazelCarter1006

And check what that inspection can reasonably cover in their available setup. You want its limits agreed before the assessor travels, not discovered when everyone is standing around a disconnected controller.

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LeahAbbott0060
Replying to HazelCarter1006

They allow a visit. Our assessor has asked them directly about the available setup and the included pendant. We haven't paid for collection or agreed a purchase.

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OwenAli0225
Replying to LeahAbbott0060

Does your budget also include developing the block-handling job? A condition report on the package won't supply the fixture, tooling or operator handover you still need.

7points
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LeahAbbott0060
Replying to OwenAli0225

Yes, separate application allowance. I'm comparing this with another complete-package offer, not pretending the bare used arm price buys our finished bench. Assessor has the work note now and is defining the visit scope.

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HazelCarter1006
Replying to LeahAbbott0060

That sounds worth waiting for. Please come back with what the inspection actually finds, not just whether the visit happened.

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