How to Sell a Used Power Wheelchair

The internet is like an ocean of information. It can be a useful tool, but it can also be overwhelming to figure out the best sites to help you successfully navigate the online marketplace to sell used or new power wheelchairs. 

Put your worries at ease by researching sites with great sales and discounts for those who take advantage of shipping their own used, or second-hand power wheelchairs. 

For starters, some of the commonly visited sites where you can find new and used power wheelchairs include Marc’s Mobility, Goodwill Home Medical Equipment, CareCure Community, eBay, and various other sites that feature classified ads or social media listings specifically geared toward power wheelchairs. 

If you’re looking to upgrade or sell your used power wheelchair, you should consider these guidelines before posting to an online site or social media platform. 

How to prepare your power wheelchair for selling

Inspect your power chair and make sure your electric wheelchair is in good selling condition. It should be as though it is brand new, with just a few, if any, uses.

1. Make sure all parts of the motorized wheelchair are fully intact, including the battery and spare parts for easy disassembling and transport.
2. All of the parts of the motorized wheelchair should be intact, including the battery and any spare parts that can be easily disassembled and packaged.
3. Give your power wheelchair a quick clean and polish to make sure it hasn’t been collecting dust in the garage.
4. Inspect your power wheelchair and ensure that there aren’t any damaged or broken parts that might impact its sellability or value.
5. Inspect other parts such as the wheels, backrest, and leg rest areas to ensure there isn’t any wear and tear.
6. Take several photographs of your mobility scooter at different angles to help potential customers see all of the unique features such as the wheels, the backrest, storage compartments, and accessories.
7. You might also want to create informative, and engaging copy and detailed product descriptions that will help you sell your item. Make sure the details are accurate and stick to what your product has to offer.
8. After inspecting and cleaning your wheelchair, you are ready to post your product online or connect with a resale business.

Keep in mind that some sites have a minimal fee or a more substantial fee of approximately $100 to post used wheelchairs if you decide to go that route instead of going through your own independent auction posting on eBay or Facebook, for example. Find out what sites are the best for you to use depending on your budget and needs.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you looking for an organization that will handle the posting for you
• Do you want to go through a charity or are you looking to make some money from a resale company?
• Are you willing to navigate the selling independently (this may be a bit more difficult, as you are competing with major resale companies and facilities)?

You should also go through and create a simple checklist of what you originally paid for, what unique features your wheelchair has, or what it is currently missing from your wheelchair. This will help you better determine the value of your used wheelchair while providing a fair and balanced selling point to your potential customers.

According to Mobility Scooters Direct, a mobility scooter depreciates in value over the span of the first three years. This is something to keep in mind as you decide what to set your value to. Or, you can let a company that specializes in selling used mobility devices do the work for you.

If your item has visible wear and tear or has been used frequently, you might want to consider discounting it and setting it at 50 percent or below the asking retail price. A mobility scooter that wasn’t visibly used that much can be worth 65 percent or more of the original asking purchasing price. Of course, this varies. You also want to make sure your pricing is fairly consistent and competitive with other ads so as not to turn potential customers away. Do your research and figure out what others are asking for in terms of a similar model or product.

Places where you can sell used power wheelchair

Instead of online listings, you can also consider physically visiting or speaking with a representative from a medical facility in your local neighborhood to see if they are interested in a trade-in or buying a used power wheelchair at a reduced cost from you.

Scouring the web for resale shops is another option if you just haven’t had much luck posting to eBay or other sites.

You can reach out to IMED Mobility, one of the leading mobility dealers in the U.S., to help you sell your used electric wheelchair. IMED gives you the option of giving them the rights to handle listing your used wheelchair for sale. Their “Accessible Vehicle and Mobility Lift Purchase Program” allows them to purchase your used motorized mobility power wheelchairs.

Used Wheelchairs USA will also buy your used electric wheelchairs and return the favor of picking up your used power chair if you are close by. If you can ship your powerchair, the company might also offer you a higher buying price. Currently, they only purchase electric wheelchairs with 6 wheels, not used scooters with 3 or 4 wheels.

Goodwill Home Medical Equipment is a great option if you are willing to donate a used power wheelchair and help people with affordable refurbished medical equipment if you are looking for a way to get rid of an unopened motorized wheelchair to make room for a new one.

There are also ad listings on Facebook Marketplace for new and used power chairs that you can consider if you feel comfortable going the social media ad listing route. You can also try to search for specific social media forums related to the disability community or wheelchair forums.

Who else buys or picks up donations for power wheelchairs?

A power wheelchair, also known as a motorized wheelchair, is typically used by individuals with disabilities, or with limited mobility or physical impairments. It is an alternative solution for individuals who are not able to use a manual wheelchair and for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Many companies and medical facilities or resale shops will buy used power wheelchairs, so long as they are in good condition. We’ve compiled a few more of the following sites that buy used power wheelchairs for your perusal:

• Openbox Medical Supply Inc

  Openbox Medical Supply, one of the largest medical suppliers in Southern California, can do the work for you and pick up a used wheelchair from your location. Or, you can choose to ship it.

• Marc’s Mobility

  Marc’s Mobility sells used and new power, electric, and manual wheelchairs at a reduced, affordable cost. The power chairs are brand new, but on sale for a reasonable price. They currently do not take consignment wheelchairs.

• BuySellWheelchairs

  If you are listing a product for the first time, you need to create an account through this site. They offer the chance for you to list your product for sale so others in the community can purchase it. The fees for posting start at $5 for a basic listing to $15.

• Whirlwind Wheelchair

  This site offers free resale listings in the U.S. and Canada. You will need to fill out a reslate form with specific details about your wheelchair listing: width, depth, date of purchase, condition of the chair, images, etc.

Lastly, these are just a few of the many resale options that you can discover with a simple Google Search. Before you sell a used power wheelchair, make sure you’ve gone through your checklist and weighed the pros and cons before listing your product on the market. Happy selling!