So it's came down to it, and you've decided to buy a lift chair. Whether it's for an elderly one you're related to, yourself, or a friend you're buying the chair for, you have probably narrowed your choices down to buying either a used or new chair. The decision of buying used or new is a tough one, and it can depend majorly upon what budget you're working with on which type you'll want to purchase.

There are certainly quite a few benefits with the new ones, as you're more protected, and the likelihood of malfunctions quickly after buying one is less. You're also much more likely to receive a reimbursement from Medicare while buying a new one, as with the used ones they may not feel the cost was significant enough to warrant a reimbursement.

The used models can also be nice in many cases. You might end up getting really lucky and finding a used lift chair that's still in extremely good shape, and pay about one-third of what you would've if the model was only slightly less used. Either way, there's really no way to guarantee which route is better. The safer route is probably obviously the new ones, but not everyone can afford new ones, and not everyone who can't afford new ones wants a used one.

If you're in the situation of not being able to afford a new model, and probably not wanting a used one, then your best bet is to try getting Medicare to cover a new model. Just make sure to prove that the person you're buying it for is physically challenged enough to warrant them reimbursing a large portion of the cost, and that you meet all of their criteria. If you don't, then search around hard for a good used one.

So basically, the point is, there are options for everyone. It's quite likely that no matter what your situation is, you'll find a good lift chair at a price range suitable for you. You might have to search around some, but you'll probably find a good chair at some point.