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Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Things To Consider When Buying Mobility Products

By Linda Ruiz


There are people who broke their backs caused by accidents that they might have encountered. Others may have broken their legs. There are also others who became blind because of these tragedies. Their disability makes moving difficult when they are in their houses or in public places.

There are business organizations who are producing commodities that assist these patients to move in certain places and in their houses. They sell mobility products such as wheelchairs, canes, scooters, and other items. A disabled person should consider several tips when he buys a certain commodity of this type.

He can consult a professional therapist who is helping him about what item will suit his needs, no matter what that is. These therapists know a lot about these commodities and will surely give recommendations about the best ones. They usually also give recommendations regarding firms putting these items for sale.

He needs to check if there are any discounts being offered for these stuff. Discounted prices will certainly be an additional saving on his part. Most companies who are affiliated with a specific therapist will certainly be able to grant discounts off the purchase price especially if the patient is a long time customer.

An individual should be able to have a list consisting of three to five companies. This will allow him to have several options that he can choose from. He needs to check out several other companies as they may have different price ranges. The products on the other store may be way cheaper than on the first one.

He should have someone with him, like a member of the family or a known friend when he walks into a store. They can assist him when he tries the products on, like the wheelchairs. There are establishments who are allowing patients to maneuver a certain good. He will also have someone who can bear witness to what the seller is giving as information.

There are certain organizations that allow the use of the commodity within a certain duration. They would let patients use the commodities for usually a period of five to seven days. In these instances, the individual should have a written document stating the terms of the use, such as the amount of money he will be paying for this duration, if any, the consequences of the good being damaged within the said duration, and other necessary terms.

The patient can also ask the establishment for the list of other customers who have bought their items. He can call these customers and ask if they are satisfied with the good. These customers will certainly tell positive comments about the commodity if it is, indeed, a good one.

It is recommended to have a written agreement about the price and the possibility of a discounted rate for the commodity. This is in case he already has a decided to go with a certain product. He should not throw any the receipt so that he will have a document in his possession if in cases possible disputes arise.




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