Selling a stairlift – how much is my stairlift worth?​

Anyone who is no longer dependent on a stairlift, or who manages the estate of a family member, is usually faced with the question of where and at what price the disused stairlift can be sold.

The price that can be achieved for a used stairlift depends on various factors . The decisive factors are primarily the year of construction, the degree of wear and tear and the adaptation to special conditions and construction methods. The more individual the adjustments, the harder it is to sell.

The resale value of stairlifts that are not older than 3 years is usually still very profitable . However, this assumes that the stairlift is not badly damaged or showing excessive wear and tear. In this case, a general overhaul of the device is recommended before it is offered for sale - in order to be able to achieve a higher selling price.

If the stairlift was used for a standardized design or a straight staircase , the sales opportunities also increase. Lifts for particularly narrow or curvy stairs, on the other hand, usually have to be laboriously adapted by the new owner for their own purposes.

Where can you sell used stairlifts?

he demand for a used stairlift is often greater than initially assumed by private sellers.

Many private individuals wish to remain in their familiar surroundings for as long as possible and do not want to change their apartment because of a temporary disability.

If the stairlift is only used for a short time, it often does not pay to buy a new device. At this point, people like to use used equipment or rent a stair lift.

The often cheaper stair lift costs also help to arouse the interest of buyers. When choosing the buyer, you have the choice between selling to a private individual or to a dealer .

The question of where to sell a stairlift also depends on the residual value of the lift. While some inclined stair lifts can be traded on popular online auction platforms, for higher quality and more expensive models you should contact the manufacturer directly.

They often offer to take back the device in order to then sell it as a second-hand stairlift. As a private individual, selling to a dealer is often the easiest thing to do.

Stairlift purchased by a dealer

If you bought your stairlift from one of the well-known stairlift suppliers , it is advisable that you contact them first if you wish to sell the lift. It's very likely he'll want to buy it back second-hand .

The advantage here is that the stairlift is also professionally dismantled and picked up by the dealer . A separate fitter is usually commissioned for this.

If the original manufacturer does not buy back your stairlift, you should still contact a specialist retailer. This usually not only takes over the dismantling, but can also make you a fair offer , since he can realistically assess the condition of the stairlift.