From time to time I do seem to get a pretty fair number
of requests from
entities to claim equipment, and 99% of the time I post those
opportunities
(only) here. I just wanted to list what I expect when I hand off those deals
to someone. This has never been an issue in the past or present, but figured
I'd codify it here. If you respond to me on one of those "equipment
available" deals, I'm assuming you agree to do the following:
Make contact with the owner in a timely fashion
Work out a fair (to both you and the owner) deal to acquire the machines
If a deal cannot be reached, let me know quickly so that someone else can be
found to make a second attempt
Make every effort to obtain/include any documentation/software available
with the machines
Pick the equipment up in a safe and professional manner with all due care
for both the machines and the owners home/building/facilities
Actively work to restore the machines to full running condition
Ensure that the machines are never destroyed or thrown away
Ensure destruction of any owner-specific documentation/software
Make available any (non-customer-specific) documentation and/or software to
other collectors
Ensure that if you ever no longer wish to keep the machine that it winds up
in the hands of another collector
That's all I ask J
J