Inspected before it's listed
How we inspect
Every used and open-box tool is charged, run and checked before it's listed, and the listing carries its own test notes. Here's what we look at.
Draft — final checklist coming soon. This list may change as we finalize it.
The checklist
What we check
Not every check applies to every tool. We do the ones that fit what's on the bench.
Every tool
- Model number checked against the label
- Serial number and date code recorded
- Everything in the listing is there: batteries, charger, blades, case
- Housing checked for cracks and damage
- Guards, safety switches and lock-offs work
- Labels and warnings are readable
Cordless tools and batteries
- Charges on the matching charger
- Fuel gauge works
- Battery holds its charge under load
- No swelling, heat or damaged terminals
- Charger lights behave normally
Corded tools
- Cord, plug and strain relief undamaged
- Switch and trigger work smoothly
Motors and controls
- Variable-speed trigger is smooth
- Forward, reverse, speed and mode settings work
- Clutch and electric brake work, where the tool has them
- No grinding, burning smell or excess vibration
- Work light works
- Drives, cuts or fastens test material
Saws and cutting tools
- Blade guard opens and closes freely
- Chuck, arbor or blade runs true
- Bevel and miter stops hold
- Depth and adjustment controls work
Gas engines: mowers, snow blowers and more
- Oil level and condition
- Spark plug and air filter
- Fuel system clean, run on fresh fuel
- Starts, both pull start and electric start where fitted
- Drive and self-propel engage
- Snow blowers: auger, impeller, shear pins and chute rotation
- Mowers: blade condition and balance
- Tires, tracks and belts
Before it's listed
- Cleaned up
- Photographed, including the model label
- Test notes written on the listing
Plain English
What "inspected" means here
- It's our own check, done by us before the listing goes live. It isn't a manufacturer program or an outside inspection service.
- Each listing shows its own test notes and the date it was checked.
- Sealed items stay sealed. New (Sealed) items aren't opened, so we don't inspect or test-run them. Opening one to test it would make it Open Box.
- For Parts / As-Is items don't fully work or couldn't be tested. We describe what we know, and they're soldas-is, with no returns.
- Missed something? Every grade except As-Is is covered by our30-day money-back guarantee.
Want to know how one tested? Text or call (801) 834-4309
Most items are one-of-a-kind, so a quick text or call is the fastest way to check what's here, get more photos and set a pickup time.