Monday, August 18, 2014

Tips In Buying Mobility Products

By Linda Ruiz


There are individuals who are having troubles in moving within their houses and in public places. These individuals may have broken their backs or legs, or may be blind. This is the case especially of those people who have encountered certain accidents.

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.

Professional therapists would surely know what items will suit the needs of a disabled person. He can request for a recommendation regarding the items that is best for him. He can also request the professional about companies who sell these products that he can recommend.

He may need to check for any discounts that could be granted by several companies recommended by the therapist. Usually, a recommended firm affiliated with the said professional will give discounts to long time customers. This way, he can save a certain amount of money.

Different organizations selling these items also have different rates for the products. The prices for the same product may vary from one store to another. He needs to inquire several establishments, about three to five, about their rates. With this procedure, he will be able to compare the prices provided to him.

It is recommended that someone should accompany the patient whenever he decides to walk inside a store, may he be a family member or a good friend. They will be able to give the individual assistance when he tries several products on, like wheelchairs. A certain number of business organizations allowing the patients to try on a certain product. The person accompanying will also be able to bear witness with regards to the information given by the seller.

Using the item for a certain length of time is usually allowed by a certain number of establishments. The patient can use the product in a period of five days to one week. In these cases, there should be a written document that stipulates the conditions for the said use, such as how much will be paying for the duration, if there are any, the consequences that he may face in case the item gets damaged within the said length of time, and other necessary stipulations.

There are certainly other customers who purchased products from the said firm. For this, the individual can ask the company for their contact details. He can then call these customers to ask them about how satisfied they were with the item. He will be receiving positive comments if the product is a good one, indeed.

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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