Detailed seller description of the wheelchair footrest

Carefully read through the description of the wheelchair footrest or legrest provided by the seller, does it have all you need to make a decision, will the footrest or the legrest fit your wheelchair, if you are unsure contact the seller to straighten this out, you wouldn’t want to return a wheelchair footrest at your own cost, it might cost as much as the price of the footrest or legrest.

Wheelchair footrest and legrest return policy

Take your time even if it means contacting the seller to explain the return policy of any wheelchair footrest or legrest you are interested in, this is because the return policy on accessories depend on whether the seller stock the item or order directly from the manufacturer, most online wheelchair footrest merchants do not stock them though delivery is pretty quick generally within 1 to 6 business days. If the footrest or legrest is dropshipped directly from the manufacturer it is more than likely that the footrest is not returnable or may be returned but will be at your cost and also there will be a restocking fee so be very careful, consider the difference the difference between wheelchair legrests and footrests so you will be absolutely sure of what you need before buying

Comparing sale price for the wheelchair footrest or legrest from multiple sellers

 Buying footrests online can be confusing, the price that seems lower might turn out not so, when a wheelchair footrest is on sale the prices will generally be lower but will the shipping?, how much does it really cost to deliver footrests to your location, keep in mind that your actual cost is the total that you paid and that is price + shipping + tax = price. So don't be  deceived by those advertising lower prices but with outrageous prices I will even suggest to stay clear of them, and my reasons are simple. In some cases they are more example than the guy with lower shipping but higher prices or even when they are not higher there is a danger ahead.

Talking about deceptive sale practices, consider this example. Seller A advertise wheelchair legrests for $50 with free shipping, Seller B advertise the same wheelchair legrests for $45 and $10 in shipping and handling charges. While Seller C advertise the same legrests for $15 but the shipping charges is $35. 

Seller C should not even be considered even though his total price seem reasonable but if you were to have a return chances are that you will be responsible for the $35 shipping charges that it cost him to ship to you. So this tells you he intentionally inflated his shipping charges so as to make sure he still make his profit even if you returned the product.

The choice is between seller A and Seller B and the only way to get the best deal is to call the two of them and find out what their return policy is on the wheelchair legrests, make sure you understand who is responsible for the original shipping cost to you, and how much it will be. If in the end seller A return shipping charges is the same or lower than Seller B then then Seller A will be our choice otherwise it will be seller B.

Where to buy Wheelchair footrest and wheelchair legrest.

You can get wheelchair footrest or legrest on the internet or brick and mortar stores, any of the online auction sites (becareful with those) and other market places like Amazon.com might be an option to consider for your wheelchair legrest or footrest and from a host of other internet dealers, don' t forget to read out Footrest & Legrest Measurement, Payment options for a wheelchair footrests and legrests and finally make sure you understand the difference between wheelchair legrests and footrests

Instruction on measuring wheelchair for footrest or legrest fitness below

It is quite easy to determine whether a footrest or legrest will fit your wheelchair if you know what to do, here is brief guide.

1. Locate the two pins on both front legs of the wheelchair, they are usually close to each other at about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches of space in between the pins on the same leg.
2. Measure the space between the pins, on newer wheelchairs they are usually 1 1/2 inches and about 2 1/2 inches in others
3. Measure the distance of the uppermost pin to the floor.
4. Use this information to review the legrest or footrest you are interested in, make sure they match. Space between the footrest attachment section must match the space between the wheelchair footrest pins
5. Measuring from the uppermost footrest attachment hole to the lowest part of the footrest, make sure the length matches that of the wheelchair pin to floor height or at less than, if it is too long your new footrest will be dragging the floor.

If all necessary wheelchair footrest information are not posted on the dealers website then contact them by email, this is  better because it gives the footrest dealer the opportunity to research the product (bear in mind that most online dealers only dropship directly from the manufacturer and may never have even seen the footrest before). If however you need quick answer, give them a call or just call the wheelchair and the footrest manufacturer for more information about the footrest.

Once you have determined the right footrest for your wheelchair, the next step is making sure you buy from the right vendor at the right price.

There is a simple rule to use for online purchases of wheelchair footrest , the rule get you the best price while saving you unnecessary headache should you decide to return the footrest.
 

What is the difference between wheelchair legrests and footrests

Do you need a legrest or a footrest, most users do not know the difference between the two and often order the wrong product only to have it returned. Most people simple refer to the two of them as either front riggings or legrests.

A footrest only have the metal or aluminum and the footplate to rest a foot on, while the legrest have the metal frame, a leg calf to rest your calf on and the footplate and they also can be used to elevate your leg so that while you are sitting on the wheelchair, it can keep your leg straight. This is sometimes required for certain patients, for example people who  have gone through surgery on one of the legs, or suffering from certain type of medical conditions

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Manufacturer: Invacare
MSRP: $435.00
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Drive Medical Lightweight Steel Transport Wheelchair with Swing-away Footrest, Silver Vein, 17"

Manufacturer: Drive Medical
MSRP: $220.97
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Breezy EC 4000 High Strength Lightweight Reclining Wheelchair Seat Size: 18 x17, Legrest Style: Swing-Away Footrest

Manufacturer: Sunrise Medical Inc
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Tracer EX2 Wheelchair with Removable Desk-Length Padded Arms and Swingaway Footrests - 16" Seat

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Everest & Jennings E3010100 Traveler SE Steel Wheelchair 18" Seat, Fixed Full Arm, Swingaway Footrest, 1 Each, Black, 32" X 36" X 27"

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Drive Medical Poly Fly Light Weight Transport Chair Wheelchair with Swing-away Footrest, Silver, 20"

Manufacturer: Drive Medical
MSRP: $777.40
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Description: Easily converts from a transport chair to a self propelled wheelchair. High strength, Light weight. Can be used as standard self propelled wheelchair or a transport chair all in one. Quick release 24" wheels can be removed to transition self propelled chair to a transport chair. All aluminum frame. Comes with two sets of brakes: One for use with wheelchair, one for use with transport chair. Fold down back. Nylon upholstery. Comes standard with swing away foot rests with composite footplates and heel loops. 8" casters. Comes with anti-tippers.

Drive Medical Go Cart Light Weight Transport Wheelchair with Swing-away Footrest, Chrome and Black, 17 Inches

Manufacturer: Drive Medical
MSRP: $249.00
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Medline Excel 2000 Wheelchairs - Removable Desk-Length Arms, Swing-Away Detachable Footrests, Black

Manufacturer: Medline
MSRP: $338.33
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Drive Medical Lightweight Steel Transport with Swing-Away Footrest

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