What the thread found

• When considering used follow focus equipment from private sellers, verify serial numbers with the manufacturer to establish ownership history and check against records of stolen units.
• Equipment rental facilities and PERA can be consulted to verify whether equipment has been reported stolen.
• A complete follow focus system with motor priced at $2500 is not substantially discounted compared to purchasing new from the manufacturer, especially if the equipment may have been used or refurbished.
• The condition and service history of used motors should be carefully investigated, as certain models have had documented reliability issues.
• New BarTech follow focus units were available directly from the manufacturer at $1850, making used units from private sellers at significantly higher prices questionable value.

Depends on

• The stolen units mentioned were identified by specific serial numbers from rental companies, but this represents a limited sample from an unspecified time period.
• Pricing information reflects market conditions in 2004 and may not apply to other equipment or time periods.
• The claim about Heden motor reliability issues is mentioned but not detailed with specific failure modes or frequency.
• The discussion does not confirm whether the unit in question was actually stolen or legitimately sold multiple times.

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