[John Orr]

As I recall from the rigs I have bought in the last 4-5 years, standard practice is to not ship with a battery - or gas or diesel - or any flammable or corrosive chemical. On one, no battery was included (stated in sales lit) and the other came with a coupon that could be redeemed for a battery.

As far as all the other issues, for $11 grand, I would expect much more - and at least a coupon for the battery!