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Factory checkup just before selling...

I've been curious about the number of ads for used equipment that indicate the piece has been checked and certified by the factory. It seems like a great deal of expense, inconvenience (some of our stuff is heavy!!!) and time for the seller to round trip ship it. I recognize the value perceived by the buyer (if it's true), but it kind of a red alert to me whenever I see it, like a "only driven to church on Sundays" ploy.

Would appreciate thoughts and feedback from someone that's either done this, or bought a piece of equipment listed as such. Did they provide paperwork?

Oh, and I've got a rare Hummel listed on eBay. It was made in 1883 and is of Spiderman. Best offer.

Suspicious by nature,
Chris
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chayro
1,801 posts
 
I think an ethical seller is obligated to tell the buyer whether a unit has ever been repaired.  But it's also up to the buyer to ask.  
jl35
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I would think the factory could verify. I think on some items it is worth doing, on others not so much. I bought a small Audience Power Conditioner that had a factory check, cost the seller very little to do, and made a difference to me as buyer...
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viridian
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I’ll usually buy anything, but those ads put me off. I would rather have no story than half of one, YMMV.
jl35
2,244 posts
 
Suspicious but simple to verify 
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tomic601
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Ask for paperwork and or call the manufacturer- these are generally very small firms and recent service will be remembered.....
i am currently sending a rare phono preamp across the pond so it’s creator can not only repair it but give it a clean bill of health before I sell it....
not needed on everything for sure...

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