Many people who use wheelchair do not have to use them for an extended period of time, so a used wheelchair could be a good investment and a bargain for another person. Often people end up in a wheelchair because they have had some form of surgery or an accident.

As there stay is short lived in a wheelchair often the used wheelchair will remain in good condition. As people mainly use the wheelchair for a few days then buying a used wheelchair could be worth the investment.

Used wheelchairs or power or electric wheelchairs available from a variety of sources for a huge cost saving and these are often from some medical supply stores that will have a few used wheelchairs for their customers.

Other forms of wheelchairs such as power or electric are available with good savings to the buyer and quite often these forms of wheelchairs will be the latest models and have not be used much too.

Purchasing a Used Wheelchairs With Care

People looking for a used wheelchair will do good to check out the classified advertisements of the local newspaper to get a real bargain. These wheelchairs could be a great bargain, but they should be purchased with care. People looking for one of these used wheelchairs should try to have a good look at these bargains to make sure that they are not faulty in any way.

A used wheelchair might be cheap, but these may be discarded because the owner has upgraded and bought a brand new one electric or powered wheelchair and with a much more favourable design. Wheelchairs can be custom designed for each user so a person in need of a wheelchair might want to have one that will suit their needs perfectly. A wheelchair that was designed for someone else might not be suitable for everyone.

There will no guarantee that a used electric wheelchair will fit the new owner's requirements as individual factors like width, weight, what terrain is the chair for, and the owner's physical limitations. These all may make the wheelchair unsuitable for you.

Used power or electric wheelchairs are all specialized products which will require your doctor, therapist and even the mobility equipment provider's feedback and input to choice the correct wheelchair to fit your needs. As wheelchairs are individually tailored equipment they are generally not designed for resale purposes.