How to Make Money from a Old Stairlift?

How to make money from a old stairlift? This is a common question for someone who has purchased an expensive brand new unit, and does not need it anymore. Another scenario is if you have purchased a home with a stair lift, and you do not require one. Whatever is your case, you can make money from an old stairlift by selling it.

So, where can you sell an old stairlift?

Two of the best places to try are eBay and Craigslist classifieds.

Any time you visit eBay, you may see people selling stair lifts. People from the US and from all over the world sell their units on the eBay. How much can you get for your stairlift on eBay? In general, you can make from 25% to 50% of the original unit’s price.
The value of the unit will largely depend on its age, condition, and warranty status. Thus, if your stair lift is still under warranty, you can make more than if it’s not.

Various stair lifts come with varying warranty terms, for instance:
- AmeriGlide stairlift warranty: 10-year warranty on drive train and 5-year warranty on components.
- Citia stairlift: 5-year warranty on drive train and 2-year warranty on parts.
- Bruno stairlift: 5-year warranty on the gear box and 2-year warranty on components.
- ThyssenKrupp stairlift: 5-year warranty on the gear box and 2-year warranty on parts.
- Acorn stairlift: lifetime gearbox/motor warranty and 1-year warranty on components.

However, note that a warranty may not cover damage to components caused by misuse, the stairlift batteries, and normal wear and tear.

When you browse through Craigslist classifieds, you will also see a wide range of the units sold all over the US. However, the costs of the units here are generally lower than on eBay. Here you can expect to receive from 10% to 40% of the original price of the unit.

No matter where you want to sell your stairlift, you should try to supply your ad with lots of pictures and a detailed description of the unit.

So, how to make money from a old stairlift? All you need to do is check the age, condition, and the warranty status of your unit, take lots of pictures and create a detailed description, and list the unit for sale on eBay and/or Craigslist.