Electric wheel chairs / hovaround style

Two months ago I would have said there is no resale value on electric wheel chairs because anyone who needs one would get it free from the government.

After speaking to my neighbor whose aged uncle lives with her she stated that the government has tightened up on the chairs. Even getting replacement parts and repairs seems to be getting difficult.

I would spend some time checking out sold ebay listings for parts from the model of wheel chairs you are offered. Mike.

I can't remember the details exactly, but Medicare wouldn't approve a power scooter for my mother. I think it was because she was in the nursing home.

My Father-in-law has told me the same thing as what miked said. He had to replace the batteries in his and I think he payed $600 installed.

I bought a used one my mom for $2100 a couple of years ago. Maybe I got ripped off. It's in nice shape tho and it allows her to go to church and go to the gift shop and whatnot.

I guess I would go get them if they are in nice shape.

Last year I sold just the "Joy Stick" control to one of these chairs for $75 and the wheels for another $40 to a company in LA that repairs them. I don't remember the name of the chair, the guy that bought the parts, seemed very happy to have the parts with no haggling over price!

Forgot to say, so edited to add: the chair was built like a "tank" and really heavy, so pretty hard to lift one by yourself.