How to check if a chipper is stolen

[s.varty]

ask him if you can view it before you bid if dodge they normally run or silly excuses manufactures sometimes have records of stolen machines ter stolen plant register but not always listed

 

[eggsarascal]

Take note of the back ground ie trucks ,setup ,outside toilet !

 

Ste

 

Yep, it's a camp.

 

In the pictures of his other item you can just see the chalet in the background.

[MAPLE LEAF]

Didn't see that in the pictures won't be bothering going any further thanks for all your help.ps anyone got a tw125 they are looking to sell?

[monkeybusiness]

Always get a serial number (photographed on machine unless you can see it in person) and cross reference with manufacturer/TER/Arbsafe etc. Also find out where the buyer bought it from, and ring them. If it is genuine none of this will be a problem to a legitimate seller - if they are not forthcoming with this info just walk away.

 

If you buy a stolen machine you are

 

1 - driving the market for stolen goods.

2 - going to struggle to buy parts/get proper dealer support if the machine breaks.

3 - likely to lose your new purchase with no recourse if/when it is discovered to be stolen (you might as well burn your money now and save yourself the grief/tainted reputation).

 

There are lots of legitimate chippers for sale - if you aren't convinced by one just walk away and save yourself the hassle.

[IRE David H]

there is some great discussion about scams on another website, Ceforum.

one guy even strung the scammers for a while

Scammers - The British Construction Equipment Forum

[Vespasian]

there is some great discussion about scams on another website, Ceforum.

one guy even strung the scammers for a while

Scammers - The British Construction Equipment Forum

 

hahaha now that was a good read.....

[Gardiners Tree Surgery]

I'm literally down the road from him. You want me to check it out?? What's your budget on chipper as I have a greenmech 15-23 I'm looking to change 2009 machine with about 800 hours on it

[inthewoods]

Have you looked at his other item for sale? Very easy to nick a chipper if you've got a hi-ab!