This was one to keep. Well written response.
I love when they tout how fast a chair is and then when you discover they had it 110 pound person testing it, it puts it into perspective when it doesn't go as fast as advertised. My Invacare is still taking a linking and is continuing to tic like a Timex. It does require more repairs now than it did early on, but since my new chair is such a piece of crap that I have not even accepted it yet, I am just hoping will continue to authorize all repairs.
I love when they tout how fast a chair is and then when you discover they had it 110 pound person testing it, it puts it into perspective when it doesn't go as fast as advertised. My Invacare is still taking a linking and is continuing to tic like a Timex. It does require more repairs now than it did early on, but since my new chair is such a piece of crap that I have not even accepted it yet, I am just hoping will continue to authorize all repairs.
After my encounter in the elevator today with the individual that authorizes these repairs, I am keeping my fingers crossed. He asked me which wheelchair was being repaired and of course I had to tell him it was the older one since I do not have possession of the new one.
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My wheelchair is just black so it shows all the dirt and dust. It has scrapes and scratches because the idiot that drives it keeps hitting stuff/furniture/people. There's a bag on the back filled with useless stuff except a stadium blanket for when I'm outside and freezing. Sometimes the tires have dirt on them..at least, I hope its dirt. It didn't have a flexible frame when I got it but it has one now!Originally I ordered the chair with a pink paintjob and a purple roho seat. Roho said they didn't have purple so I figured the pink would suck and asked them to redo the chair in black. They were happy and I even got it a month sooner. I've had it 2 1/2 years and the lady at Medicare says it has to last 7years. I reminded her that the warranty was only for 90 days. She reminded me that she didn't make the rules and only god will ever know who is truly responsible for them. I corrected her and said I'm certain that Satan has reserved a high position in hell for the persons that made the rules that she enforces and she hung up. They hate it when you know the truth.
Actually, my chair may last 7 years if I die in the next year or so. It's not a bad chair, but if you drive a car 5000 hours a year and have a minor wreck each week, it may not last quite 3 years and cars are built, designed and engineered far better than wheelchairs.
Just what are the chances of this thing lasting 35,000 hours and surviving 350 some wrecks and other road hazards. ( I'm being generous, I have significantly wiped this chair out once and the back fell off last month, FROM OVERUSE!!!).My wheelchair was tested for endurance by a comatose butterfly.johnIn a message dated 9/25/2006 5:02:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:Blue Opal,It changes color depending on the angle of the sun.(Don't know if they charged the VA more for it)Stunt
On 9/16/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:In a message dated 9/16/2006 11:52:12 A.M. Central Daylight Time, LadyOnWheels725 writes:Hi AllJust wondering,,,My chair is red and black,,what color is your chair >> I have heard talk about the model and seating, but never the color. Did anyone do any special paint job ?Kathy in Mississippi
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Hi AllJust wondering,,,My chair is red and black,,what color is your chair >> I have heard talk about the model and seating, but never the color. Did anyone do any special paint job ?Kathy in Mississippi
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