The search
What do we need it to do?
Start with the job, available space, power needs, and budget. Compare the options and look closely at the listing.
THE PROCESS
Every step.
Every question.
A good price is one part of a purchase. Follow the costs, work, and results from the first search to later ownership.
THE EIGHT STAGES WE PLAN TO DOCUMENT
Questions for the seller
What is missing from the listing?
Ask about specifications, included parts, manuals, spare parts, and support before paying.
The actual price
What will the whole purchase cost?
Separate the equipment price from shipping, taxes, fees, accessories, and other known costs. Keep estimates separate from amounts paid.
Shipping
How will it get here?
Follow the delivery arrangements, timing, paperwork, and unloading requirements. Record delays and changes along the way.
Arrival
What arrived, and in what condition?
Check the packaging, equipment, and included parts. Document damage or missing items before moving on to setup.
Setup
What does it take to get ready?
Follow the equipment instructions for assembly, connections, adjustments, and preparation. Explain any extra help or tools needed.
Practical testing
How does it perform on the job?
Show the task, conditions, and result. Identify what was tested, and what the test cannot tell us.
Later ownership
What changes with use?
Return to maintenance, wear, repairs, parts, and support. A first impression is only the start of the story.
The price is a number. The journey is a story.
COME ALONG
Start with a question.
Stay for the answer.
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