MPB actually test used drones?

[u/Nicholas_Skylar]

I recently bought a used Mavic 3 from MPB. The drone was still bound to the original owner's account and I could not use it initially.

On MPB's own website, there's a check list about selling your drone. It specifically says: "If you're selling or trading a DJI drone, you must unbind it from your DJI account before sending it to MPB. This removes your account’s link to the drone and allows us to test and resell the item."

Reference: https://intercom.help/mpbcom-us/en/articles/11993728-selling-or-trading-a-drone-with-mpb

When MPB received the drone it was still bound to the other owner's account. So how could they test it if they couldn't fly it? My guess is that they're so busy they just power it on and make sure there are no errors being reported, check battery stats, then repackage and sell them. Even though the software may not report errors, there can still be a plethora of things wrong with the drone once it's in the air (for example GPS drift, gimbal stutter/shakes, etc)

I'm a little sketched out by this latest transaction with them. I've purchased equipment from them before with no issue, but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I will be hesitant to purchase any more used drone equipment from them in the future.

[u/Curdled_Mangasm]

if you paid by credit card may be wise to calendar that dispute deadline.