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REAL / MANLYFIELD CARD · 020 · 29 OCT 2026

Secondhand, second look.

Use these questions on site before committing. This card cannot certify safety, pest absence or recall clearance. For uncertain or hazardous goods, do not buy without a qualified review.

Item / seller____________________________
Maker / model / label____________________________
Dimensions / tightest doorway____________________________
Price + transport + repair budget____________________________
Unanswered question____________________________
Who can resolve it?____________________________
Stop signs Recall or warning; pest evidence; inaccessible high-risk upholstery; unstable load-bearing parts; dangerous electrical condition; no safe setup or transport. A clear inspection is not proof that hidden defects are absent.
PASS
VERIFY FIRST
CONSIDER

Evidence: CPSC Recalls · CPSC Anchor It · EPA Bed Bugs. Original Real Manly editorial aid. Do not rely on this checklist in place of professional inspection or official product directions.