♿️ HOW TO BUY A SECOND HAND WHEELCHAIRS/MOBILITY AIDS

HOW TO BUY A SECOND HAND OR USED WHEELCHAIR/MOBILITY AIDS. IN THIS VIDEO I CHAT ALL ABOUT WHERE TO FIND SECONDHAND WHEELCHAIRS, AND MOBILITY AIDS. ALSO SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER AND LOOK FOR. SO AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO YOU WILL HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE WHEN PURCHASING USED.

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[Wheelsnoheels]

Whether you are looking for a second hand, hand cycle, smart drive, sports char, electric add-on, or a pre loved wheelchair. This video has some really important things to consider and to look for. Buying second hand can be a fantastic option, and there are some amazing bargains to be had. Just make sure you do you research. Please be sure to drop your success stories (or not so success stories) bellow, and be sure to add any tips I may have missed.


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[nikkigoodhew]

I'm a part time wheelchair user with EDS and can't get one on the NHS, so I bought a used rigid chair on ebay. Best thing I ever did, I love it! A friend with an engineering brain helped me clean it and adjust it initially. I've just bought new wheels for it also on ebay. I can't afford new so second hand is the way to go for me 😊

[ixykix]

HUGELY useful thanks! On the. NHS stickers - I've had a number of aids from NHS wheelchair and equipment services so I'd seen the stickers many times. I frequent charity shops very often lol and so so many times I see NHS stickered mobility aids, most often walkers and trollies but occasionally wheelchairs too. I always point these out the volunteers or managers. Sometimes I'm met with "oh thanks we'll give them a call" but often it's not that positive a response, some will say as they are donated they are allowed to sell them. I know items are donated in good faith, often family member have no idea the equipment belongs to the NHS and donate it. I volunteered in charity shops for several years and saw many items come in this way and had to (kindly) let the person know what to do with the item instead.

[dellacooper]

Hi Jen, I bought a wheelchair on eBay from China, it's great, it's got adjustable velcro straps, so you can adjust the width of the wheelchair, it's got big alloy wheels which can come off, it's foldable, but the foot plates are fixed, at the back I've got stabilisers at the back, it fits me perfectly. " Yippee" what a bargain.
P.S I Love watching your Wheels no Heels videos 😉

[ayom]

Today is my handiversary 4 years. I've been real lucky on most my finds (shower chair, back up manual chair, standing frame) but always word of mouth never trust online so glad to have this cause I'd really like a better manual (granny style is sooo heavy) thanks for all your vids!

[whiteclouddakota]

That motorized wheelchair is phenomenal and amazing. I have been very blessed to receive all my chairs for free but this is great advice! Very educational

[Jaggededge]

I am very lucky to have my needs met by the veterans affairs, in fact this morning I was approved for a smart drive for my wheelchair so I don’t wear out my already overburdened shoulders and cervical vertebrae. I will have to wait for it but I am very excited. They tried to talk me into a scooter but I don’t want one right now. I am happy with my tilite.

[nealeburgess]

Some really good advice there Gem. Surely, if you have a limited budget, it must be better to get a lightweight quality chair second hand, than a new cheap one that weighs a ton (assuming the fit is pretty close).
One thing I do disaggree with. I used to be a buyer for a large engineering company. On a training course we were told never to ask, "What is your best price?" The reason being that it is then almost impossible to negotiate the price to a lower figure. Instead offer a considerably lower price than you are prepared to pay, and see what happens. You can always go up with your offers, but do so more slowly than the vendor lowers his/her price. Hopefully you arrive at a price that is acceptable for both parties.

[AlexanderJasperJay]

I just got a fully adjustable rigid chair for 200$ from another wheelchair user who has a new one. It’s an invacare A4 so I can even adjust the camber in less than a minute. All the small adjustable bits near the ground he had covered with electrical tape so the bolt’s almost look like new. It also came with spare casters spare clothing gaurds and removable handlebars. I like downtown so not having push bars is fairly important to me. The only problems either the chair were flat bald and cracked tires and he had it adjusted bigger than I need. Before this I was using a quickie 2 with massive cushions and tiny 20” mag wheels that weren’t really made for self propelling despite the push rim grip. I’ve now got 24” sun rims with 36 spokes on each wheel and I replaced the tires with some nice Kendra gumwall ones. It finally looks like my chair.

[sandman]

much to think about lol, after 12years iv been diagnosed with ms and now seems to be the time to buy a wheelchair as my fatigue is chronic after a walk so now is time to take the plunge, but the choices wow the choices, loving your channel so i liked and subscribed

[tinachambers]

Great information Gem thanks have a day love from TEXAS

[rockykoast]

'Like wearing someone else's underpants.' LMAO! :D

[peggymanansala]

Thank you for sharing your experience you help so much ❤you

[VulcanOnWheels]

4:26 I happen to know what "nicked" means, but you're right to account for the possibility.

[rockykoast]

I really want a hand-bike. The Batec looks ideal but outside of my budget. I've seen cheaper alternatives of hand-bike but wonder if they're any good.

[walkingtowheels]

I had some canes (crutches) on prescription, once I had no further use for them I dropped them off at the rheumatology dept of the local hospital who were delighted as not everyone can afford them.

[amandathompson]

I have been following you for a year and after my first wheelchair ordered by our insurance company was wrong 😑 I finally ordered a new one and took all of your tricks and trips! Thank you for what you do!

[HelenaMikas]

Great video ..I am desperate for a Batek mini .The Berlin dealer is being slightly odd.. Seen me, measured me and not got back .You are blessed in having another person and car .Living alone this is my battle Proving funbut have decided to get from new,
Too exhausted to deal with second hand on my own, Not giving up and am already doing my best with the local bus co to get half of one of their ramps :) Wish me luck .. Great video as ever👍 Helena

[carlweiss]

thx, i wish i knew this a few months ago, but finally found someone who knew about chairs. do you like the quicky brand of chairs, thx

[lizdyson]

The BUS don't take appliances back from my experience Gem They tell me they can't due to infection control issues.