power chairs

[nerraw117]

I somehow have acquired 2 power wheel chairs. Having a hard time selling them for even $100 dollars due to facebooks medical policy. Anyone got a good repurpose idea that I am missing?

 

[Higgins]

I somehow have acquired 2 power wheel chairs. Having a hard time selling them for even $100 dollars due to facebooks medical policy. Anyone got a good repurpose idea that I am missing?

Try Facebook market place.

 

[driftpin]

Your local Lions Club or Kiwanis may have a program for distributing unused medical equipment. Also contact the social services agent for the jurisdiction where you live as they may also maintain/stockpile such needed items for use by qualified medical patients.

 

[nerraw117]

Try Facebook market place.

Thats what I was trying to say, marketplace bans medical supply resale.

 

[NYrr496]

I build these. I wonder how a power chair would work.

 

[rustyjames]

Power wheelchairs are sometimes hard to move unless they are newer models in clean, good operating condition. There's always craigslist or ebay. If they operate and you want to get rid of them, Elk's and other organizations might take them.

 

[nadogail]

I may be mistaken but, I recall Goodwill, Deseret Industries, and other service organizations have a history of re distributing mobility equipment to those who have more need for it than money to buy it.

 

[dzahm]

A local hospice might be very happy to have them. (for those who don't know hospice is an organization that is dedicated to caring for patients at the "end". They are typically funded by a mix of government and donations, and are really good support for those patients and familys who are facing the coming loss of a loved one. Sometimes its the old people but sometimes its youngsters/kids/teens, and most of the time they could use a little more supplies. ) It might allow someone who is bedridden to have another ride outside or to a park or just enable them to feel some control one last time. FWIW

 

[IndyGarage]

I've bought several in the past few years on Craigslist. Usually pretty cheap. They always need new batteries.

 

[txvwnut]

I ended up donating mine to charity place at the end of the street. Power chairs are hard to sell to the public as I think most of them get bought through insurance.

 

[Monza Harry]

A local hospice might be very happy to have them. (for those who don't know hospice is an organization that is dedicated to caring for patients at the "end". They are typically funded by a mix of government and donations, and are really good support for those patients and family's who are facing the coming loss of a loved one. Sometimes its the old people but sometimes its youngsters/kids/teens, and most of the time they could use a little more supplies. ) It might allow someone who is bedridden to have another ride outside or to a park or just enable them to feel some control one last time. FWIW

That is a SOLID idea right there! Let's hope they think so too. When Dad passed [more than a few years ago] placing some of the equipment was way harder than many would think. Most organizations were very reluctant for reasons unknown. Hoping for a rewarding conclusion! [for all involved] Harry

 

[Farrier]

Sad, things like this should be able to be re-purposed to another in need ASAP.

 

[gnpenning]

When my dad passed we gave his to his sister, a truly great and deserving person.


I think there are some repurpose things out there as well. A powerful variable speed motor.