2006Steadi-Newbies forum
Verifying the ownership history and legitimacy of a used Steadicam equipment purchase
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The manufacturer can verify equipment ownership history through serial numbers when contacted directly.
- Checking with equipment theft databases like PERA can reveal if an item has been reported as stolen.
- Retail vendors may have purchase records that can help establish the chain of ownership for equipment.
- Manufacturer support staff may answer technical questions about equipment even for non-original owners.
Depends on
- This approach assumes the equipment was registered or purchased through official channels.
- The method relies on voluntary participation from manufacturers and retailers in tracking stolen equipment.
- Sellers who obtained equipment legitimately through private sales may not have registration records available.
- The effectiveness depends on whether theft was reported to the relevant databases.