Understanding the Value of Your Pre-Owned Medical Equipment

At EChair USA, we understand that you may have invested a considerable amount of money in your mobility or medical equipment. Whether it’s a power wheelchair, mobility scooter, lift chair, or other durable medical equipment, we recognize that you want to recover as much of your original investment as possible.

However, it’s important to understand that the original purchase price does not always reflect the equipment’s current resale or consignment value.

Why Consignment Values May Be Lower Than Expected

As a medical equipment provider, we must follow applicable safety, cleaning, inspection, refurbishment, and resale requirements to help ensure that pre-owned equipment is suitable for its next owner.

Several factors can affect the amount you may receive from a consignment:

• Age and condition: Older equipment or units showing significant wear may have limited resale demand.

• Refurbishment costs: Batteries, tires, electrical components, cleaning, and repairs may be necessary before resale.

• Market demand: Certain models and equipment types retain their value better than others.

• Safety and compliance: Equipment must meet applicable safety and resale requirements before we can offer it to another customer.

• Consignment expenses: Inspection, storage, marketing, servicing, and selling costs can reduce the final amount returned to the owner.

Is Consignment Your Best Option?

We believe in being transparent with our customers. Some medical equipment simply does not offer a strong enough resale value to make consignment financially worthwhile.

Depending on your equipment’s condition, age, and market demand, you may want to consider these alternatives:

1. Consignment Through EChair USA

Allow us to evaluate your equipment and determine whether it qualifies for our consignment program. We can discuss its estimated resale potential and applicable consignment fees.

2. Selling Your Equipment Privately

In some cases, selling directly to another individual may provide a better financial return by eliminating consignment commissions. However, private sellers should still consider equipment safety, condition, and applicable resale requirements.

3. Donating Your Equipment to Help Others

If your equipment has limited resale value, donation may be a meaningful alternative.

Through our Vital Doctors Medical Equipment Disaster Assistance Program, we help individuals and families facing difficult circumstances by making eligible donated medical equipment available to those in need.

Your pre-owned mobility equipment could make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

Learn More About Our Disaster Assistance & Equipment Donation Program

Donated equipment is subject to acceptance, condition, safety, and program eligibility requirements.

Let Us Help You Make an Informed Decision

Our goal isn’t simply to accept equipment for consignment. It’s to help you understand its realistic market value and determine which option makes the most sense for you.

Have medical equipment you’d like to sell or donate?

Contact EChair USA today to discuss your equipment, request a consignment evaluation, or learn more about our donation opportunities.

Please note: Not all medical equipment qualifies for consignment, resale, or donation. Acceptance is subject to inspection, equipment condition, applicable regulations, and program requirements. Resale values and estimated returns are not guaranteed.