Last Updated on August 31, 2022 by Mark P.
Wheelchairs are used all around the world for a variety of reasons, ranging from injury to illness. Unfortunately, there are not often covered by health insurance in the US, and not everyone can afford to pay the full price.
Does that mean they have to learn to go without help? No! Luckily, there are many options to find an affordable used wheelchair.
Table of Contents
- New & Used Wheelchairs for Sale Right Now
- DRIVE Silver Sport 2 Wheelchair Detachable Arms Swing Footrest 350lb
- 2022 New Foldable Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized
- HealSmart Lightweight Wheelchair with Swing Away Elevating Leg Rest,19 Inch Seat
- Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Elevating Leg Rests 18" Seat New
- Drive Medical Streak Wheelchair w/ Flip Back Desk Arms Swing Away Footrests Blue
- drive Cruiser III Lightweight Wheelchair Steel 20"W Swing-Away Footrest
- Folding Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Elderly Mobility Aid Wheel chair
- Drive Medical 18" Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Away Footrest
- McKesson Lightweight Transport Wheelchair Steel 19" W 250 lbs. Weight Capacity
- Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair w/Flip Back Desk Arms Footrests 18" Seat US
- New Folding Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized 24V10Ah
- Drive Medical Lightweight Steel Transport Wheelchair, Fixed Full Arms, 17" Seat
- Foldable Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms, Swing Away Footrests, 18" Seat
- Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair w/Flip Back Desk Arms Footrests 18" Seat US
- Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Elevating Leg Rests 18" Seat New
- Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair, Flip Back Arms, Swing Footrests, 18" Seat
- Electric Wheelchair Power Wheel chair Lightweight Mobility Aid Motorized Folding
- Ultra Lightweight Folding travel transport compact aluminium wheelchair in a bag
- 2022 New Foldable Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized
- Medline Aluminum Transport Chair with 8” Wheels, Red - MDS808200ARE
- Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair w/Flip Back Desk Arms Footrests 18" Seat
- Electric Folding Wheelchair Power Wheel chair Lightweight Mobility Aid Motorized
- ROHO Quadtro Select and Contour Select Wheelchair Replacement Cushion Cover...
- Smart Electric Wheelchair Foldable Lightweight Power Aid Motorized FDA PCMOS
- Motorized Stair Lifting Climbing Wheelchair Stair Lift Portable Chair Elevator
- ROHO 1R910C Wheelchair Replacement Cushion * NOB
- Lightweight Wheelchair,Flip-Back Desk Arms & Swing Away Legrests, 20"x18" Seat
- Feather Chair Ultra Light 13.5 Pound Foldable Wheelchair, Black (Open Box)
- Medline Lightweight Transport Wheelchair w/Handbrakes, 12 inch Wheels, Red
- Chair Wheelchair Wheel Transport Lightweight Folding New Mobility Seat Blue
- Portable Transport Chair Wheelchair Lightweight Steel w/12" Wheels 19"Seat 300lb
- Medline Extra-Wide Bariatric Wheelchair with 24" Seat, 1 Each-MDS806950
- ProHeal Gel Infused Foam Wheelchair Seat Cushion With Coccyx Cutout- All Sizes
- Multi-function Patient Lift Wheelchair Transfer Lifter 180° Split Seat 290 lbs
- Extra-Wide Medline Aluminum Wheelchair Transport Chair w/24” Large Rear Wheels
- New Steel Transport Chair Wheel Chair Light Weight Wheelchair in Burgundy
- NYOrtho Geri-Chair Comfort Seat 72 x18
- TiLite by Permobil Wheelchair Backpack
- Drive Adult Elevating Legrest For Drive Wheelchairs LK3JELR 1 Pair
- PCMOS Folding Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized 10A
- PAIR 24" Tilite Shadow Wheelchair Wheel Tire Hand Rim 540mm Black 30 Spoke
- Medline Reclining Wheelchair with 18"W x 17"D Seat - MDS808450
- Ki Mobility Catalyst wheelchair by Ki Mobility
- Lightweight Transport Wheelchair with 12" Rear Wheels, Folding Transport Chair
- DRIVE 1 EA Silver Sport 2 Dual Axle Wheelchair SSP218DDA-SF Lightweight Folding
- Karman KM5000 Aluminum Lightweight Reclining Manual Wheelchair 18", Black Frame
- Local PU Only Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair Flip Back Arm Swing Footrests
- Portable Folding Wheelchairs ,Travel Wheelchair with handbrake(Seat Width 16in)
- Elite Care Voyager self Propel Outdoor All Terrain folding Wheelchair
- Hi-Fortune HM303D Ultra Lightweight Magnesium 21 lb Wheelchair BONUS Chair Cover
- ECSP01-18 Lightweight folding self propelled wheelchair & hand brakes
- The History of the Wheelchair
- Where to Look for Used Wheelchairs for Sale
New & Used Wheelchairs for Sale Right Now
You have many choices regarding buying a used wheelchair, but it’s hard to know which one is the right choice? Don’t worry. The internet has already done the work for you! So many excellent third-party sellers are waiting to make a deal with you. Websites like eBay make finding respected sellers so easy.
DRIVE Silver Sport 2 Wheelchair Detachable Arms Swing Footrest 350lb
2022 New Foldable Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized
HealSmart Lightweight Wheelchair with Swing Away Elevating Leg Rest,19 Inch Seat
Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Elevating Leg Rests 18" Seat New
Drive Medical Streak Wheelchair w/ Flip Back Desk Arms Swing Away Footrests Blue
drive Cruiser III Lightweight Wheelchair Steel 20"W Swing-Away Footrest
Folding Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Elderly Mobility Aid Wheel chair
Drive Medical 18" Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Away Footrest
McKesson Lightweight Transport Wheelchair Steel 19" W 250 lbs. Weight Capacity
Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair w/Flip Back Desk Arms Footrests 18" Seat US
New Folding Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized 24V10Ah
Drive Medical Lightweight Steel Transport Wheelchair, Fixed Full Arms, 17" Seat
Foldable Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms, Swing Away Footrests, 18" Seat
Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair w/Flip Back Desk Arms Footrests 18" Seat US
Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms Elevating Leg Rests 18" Seat New
Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair, Flip Back Arms, Swing Footrests, 18" Seat
Electric Wheelchair Power Wheel chair Lightweight Mobility Aid Motorized Folding
Ultra Lightweight Folding travel transport compact aluminium wheelchair in a bag
2022 New Foldable Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized
Medline Aluminum Transport Chair with 8” Wheels, Red - MDS808200ARE
Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair w/Flip Back Desk Arms Footrests 18" Seat
Electric Folding Wheelchair Power Wheel chair Lightweight Mobility Aid Motorized
ROHO Quadtro Select and Contour Select Wheelchair Replacement Cushion Cover...
Smart Electric Wheelchair Foldable Lightweight Power Aid Motorized FDA PCMOS
Motorized Stair Lifting Climbing Wheelchair Stair Lift Portable Chair Elevator
ROHO 1R910C Wheelchair Replacement Cushion * NOB
Lightweight Wheelchair,Flip-Back Desk Arms & Swing Away Legrests, 20"x18" Seat
Feather Chair Ultra Light 13.5 Pound Foldable Wheelchair, Black (Open Box)
Medline Lightweight Transport Wheelchair w/Handbrakes, 12 inch Wheels, Red
Chair Wheelchair Wheel Transport Lightweight Folding New Mobility Seat Blue
Portable Transport Chair Wheelchair Lightweight Steel w/12" Wheels 19"Seat 300lb
Medline Extra-Wide Bariatric Wheelchair with 24" Seat, 1 Each-MDS806950
ProHeal Gel Infused Foam Wheelchair Seat Cushion With Coccyx Cutout- All Sizes
Multi-function Patient Lift Wheelchair Transfer Lifter 180° Split Seat 290 lbs
Extra-Wide Medline Aluminum Wheelchair Transport Chair w/24” Large Rear Wheels
New Steel Transport Chair Wheel Chair Light Weight Wheelchair in Burgundy
NYOrtho Geri-Chair Comfort Seat 72 x18
TiLite by Permobil Wheelchair Backpack
Drive Adult Elevating Legrest For Drive Wheelchairs LK3JELR 1 Pair
PCMOS Folding Lightweight Electric Power Wheelchair Mobility Aid Motorized 10A
PAIR 24" Tilite Shadow Wheelchair Wheel Tire Hand Rim 540mm Black 30 Spoke
Medline Reclining Wheelchair with 18"W x 17"D Seat - MDS808450
Ki Mobility Catalyst wheelchair by Ki Mobility
Lightweight Transport Wheelchair with 12" Rear Wheels, Folding Transport Chair
DRIVE 1 EA Silver Sport 2 Dual Axle Wheelchair SSP218DDA-SF Lightweight Folding
Karman KM5000 Aluminum Lightweight Reclining Manual Wheelchair 18", Black Frame
Local PU Only Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair Flip Back Arm Swing Footrests
Portable Folding Wheelchairs ,Travel Wheelchair with handbrake(Seat Width 16in)
Elite Care Voyager self Propel Outdoor All Terrain folding Wheelchair
Hi-Fortune HM303D Ultra Lightweight Magnesium 21 lb Wheelchair BONUS Chair Cover
ECSP01-18 Lightweight folding self propelled wheelchair & hand brakes
The History of the Wheelchair
Although scholars do not have an exact date, it is assumed that the first wheelchair was created in the 6th and 4th BCE centuries. It’s known that wheeled furniture reached Europe in the 17th century.
As time went on, the wheeled chair’s technology became more advanced, including cranks and rotary handles. Back in the day, they were more like armchairs than a medical device.
The wheelchair design we know today was created in the 20th century. Engineers cast away the old use of wicker and wood and started using a lightweight, tubular metal. The design of the cross-frame wheelchair was credited to Everest & Jennings Inc. In the 21st century, innovation has focused on making the wheelchair design lightweight, efficient, and easy to use.
Wheelchairs are made for weight and size specifications, so get the model of the chair and make sure you fit within those parameters. Sit in the chair for a bit to make sure it’s a good fit for your body. Do a web search on the model and look at what the reviews say, if most of the reviews say it’s a dud, look elsewhere.
While you’re inspecting the chair before purchase, make sure to check the whole chair over for defects, including the tires, pedals, wheels, seat, armrests, etc. If it needs a lot of repairing, look somewhere else for a chair in better condition. Also inspect for cleanliness. Some people who use wheelchairs can be incontinent, and if the seller hasn’t bothered to clean up the chair before trying to sell it off, you should stay far away.
Where to Look for Used Wheelchairs for Sale
You can find used medical equipment like wheelchairs in many different places. Websites like eBay and Amazon might have great deals, but keep in mind you’ll have to pay shipping, and you won’t be able to inspect the item prior to purchase. The nice thing is that these sites have buyer protections, unlike Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, so if there’s something wrong, you have a way to return it for a refund.
You can check at sellers of local used medical equipment, thrift stores, liquidation sales, estate sales, or a charity organization. Look in your local paper for deals or notices of big sales happening. Call and ask around to see if anyone’s selling a wheelchair. If you can’t find something local, eBay will have a much larger selection listing specific models, which you’ll be able to Google for weight and reviews.
Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Wheelchair
The main pro of buying a used wheelchair is simple: price. It is considerably cheaper to buy a wheelchair through a third party or a website like eBay than buying it any other way. Plus, there is a higher likelihood of getting it shipped to your house way before the distributor. Purchasing a wheelchair at full price can range from $200 to thousands of dollars, but buying a used wheelchair from a third party seller is typically under $100. That’s cutting the price in half!
The most significant con of buying a used wheelchair is getting an inferior product and wasting your money. That’s why it’s always best to check the reviews and examine the photos that reviewers have provided. If there is a 90% positive review score, you know that it’s a good purchase. Also, make sure to check for these things below.
What to look for in a Used Wheelchair
The most important thing to look at in a used wheelchair is the wheels and gears’ condition. If they are rusty, they will get stuck, making it harder to push the chair. Keep an eye out for the seat. Look for any rips or tears in the corners where the weight will rest.
If you’re purchasing the used wheelchair from a third-party website or eBay seller, you can’t test the wheels out as you can in person, which puts you at a disadvantage. Luckily, you still have reviews. Some customers will post pictures of their received product and include comments and complaints. You can check the condition of the product by examining the photos closely. Look at the problem areas! Keep an eye out for any flaws.
The world can be challenging when you’re disabled or injured, so buying a wheelchair should be cheap and easy. If you’re looking for a wheelchair, make sure to consider purchasing a used one from a respected seller. In the end, you’ll end up saving yourself some money, pain, and heartache.
