| Just because you're ill or injured and need a | | | | Online marketplaces are not the only place to find a |
| wheelchair, doesn't mean you're going to need a really | | | | used wheelchair. A lot of online vendors buy used |
| nice one, or need one forever. A used wheelchair is | | | | wheelchairs as well and sell them at reduced prices. |
| cheaper than a new one, but people tend to take | | | | They may even be repaired or fixed up before being |
| good care of them, so you may not be settling for a | | | | resold online. Make sure you inquire about the condition |
| rickety or unsafe chair. If you're temporarily injured, or | | | | of the wheelchair before you purchase it, though. |
| in need of an inexpensive wheelchair, a used | | | | Sometimes the pictures provided by the online vendor |
| wheelchair is a great option. | | | | will not match the actual condition of the wheelchair |
| Online marketplaces like Craigslist, eBay, and even | | | | you are purchasing. |
| Amazon, offer used wheelchairs. If you want to avoid | | | | Try contacting airports or hospitals to see if they are in |
| shipping costs and hassles, Craigslist in your city may | | | | the process of selling or getting rid of old wheelchairs. |
| be the best choice. You can contact someone in your | | | | As they replace old ones, you may be able to pick up |
| city or region, and usually drive over to pick it up or | | | | a used one from them for cheap. Just contact the |
| work out a delivery. Ebay and Amazon have used | | | | hospital or airport before hand to make sure it's okay. |
| wheelchairs, but you'll incur a few more fees from | | | | In some cases, you may get it for free by saving them |
| shipping and handling. In addition, you'll usually have to | | | | the disposal costs of it. Just call ahead to make sure. |
| wait for it to arrive. | | | | |