Who buys used power wheelchairs?
If you own a surplus electric wheelchair or power chair, you may want to sell it. Be prepared to try more than one method to sell yours, though; the market is limited because factory-warranted, Medicare-subsidized new power chairs are plentiful.Local SalesAsk local resale shops if they’ll take your wheelchair on consignment for sale to a private individual. If your local pharmacy sells or rents medical equipment, the store may be willing to buy it or broker its sale for you.Health Care FacilitiesCheck with nursing homes or home care services to see if they’ll buy it as reserve equipment. Price it right, though; they may only be interested if they can pay significantly less than they would pay (including the Medicare discount) for a new chair. Most will want you to provide some sort of private warranty.Internet Auction and ClassifiedsList your chair for sale to subscribers on eBay, Craigslist or another internet service. These services sell nationally and internationally; explain how yo
