Have high end Wheel Chair. How to achieve the most profitable outcome?

Originally Posted by ryanw

Just to follow up my previous post - I have only parted out one wheelchair. It was an Invacare brand. Everything sold except I think I have one drive wheel left here somewhere.

And about how well would you say you did overall, as far as your ending gross income, comparing to its (roughly averaged) selling price as a (whole/complete) Used chair? Overall would you say it was worth parting out, with all factors involved ie increased amount of total time it took (starting parting to last-finishing sale) and all the extra effort spent between the total break down and the time spent researching and selling each individual part?

I thought about parting, but I had originally came to the conclusion that it would only be my chosen method of I just could not get it sold whole.

I saw on a website that bought power chairs that they explained how they never pay more than 1000, and on average only pay 3-500. They went into brief detail explaining how Medicare covers about 80% of a New chair's cost and how high prices for used chairs are, simply put, a silly thing to ask for, & even sillier of a thing to expect to get.



I honestly had thought already that the only real Buyers who I might have a chance with are ones who are buying it for the parts - a person, shop/store, company, etc who sells and repairs Power Chairs. That being the case, I figured one possibly fruitful attempt would be to go to different stores in person (Yes, Lots here in AZ) with some good quality photos, and a list of all part numbers that are present. Try to strike a deal on the unit as a whole to be sold as a Repaired/Refurbished Used Item. If that fails, then as a For Parts item. Least favorable outcome would be them only wanting to buy a single/few specific parts, & then the rest would go to eBay.

I was hoping someone would have responded to my CList & OfferUp listings by now...Asking Price is $800 O.B.O.
It's listed with its condition being "Used, As Is/For Parts/Salvageable For Repair"
And the description is " Used Electric WheelChair / Rehab Power Chair. Brand/Make: 'Pride Mobility' Product Series: 'Quantum 600 Rehabilitation Power Chairs' Model Number: 'E670_LH'
Overal chair as a whole appears to be complete and in great physical condition, however, the chair's actual operability is unknown due to absence of the chair's Batteries. Total completeness of chair's parts also unknown. Buyer may inspect the item however they please, but must bring their own compatible batteries if they wish to test its operability. Sold as is at time of sale, all sales final, seller makes absolutely no guarantees or promises regarding the item's condition, completeness, or operability."

Originally Posted by JayBear480

And about how well would you say you did overall, as far as your ending gross income, comparing to its (roughly averaged) selling price as a (whole/complete) Used chair? Overall would you say it was worth parting out, with all factors involved ie increased amount of total time it took (starting parting to last-finishing sale) and all the extra effort spent between the total break down and the time spent researching and selling each individual part?

In the first month, I had cleared over 1,000 net on the parts...which is more than I could have done locally. Plus, it took up less space. Everything sold..the plastic pieces, handles, arm rests, etc. The only things I scrapped were the frame pieces. I don't know if a repair place would be interested in buying it for parts unless it was really cheap. I don't think they're in the business of holding stock for things. All they do is order a new one and pass the cost on to the customer. Also, although insurance pays for the chair, I wonder if it also pays for all repairs.

Originally Posted by ryanw

In the first month, I had cleared over 1,000 net on the parts...which is more than I could have done locally. Plus, it took up less space. Everything sold..the plastic pieces, handles, arm rests, etc. The only things I scrapped were the frame pieces. I don't know if a repair place would be interested in buying it for parts unless it was really cheap. I don't think they're in the business of holding stock for things. All they do is order a new one and pass the cost on to the customer. Also, although insurance pays for the chair, I wonder if it also pays for all repairs.

It probably sounds terrible but if a repair place could pick up used parts and then bill them off to the insurance (or the guvmin't) as new there's a spitload of profit.

Nobody is minding the store so to speak. There's no follow up for quality assurance. If someone were inclined to do that kind of thing it would be easy pickins.