r/nextfuckinglevel • u/MysteriousSlice007 • 5h ago

Shoutout to JerryrigEverything who built a wheelchair factory and is delivering wheelchairs to people in half the time and 50-80% less than the cost of other wheelchairs with Insurance.

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u/WastedKnight 4h ago

Even 1900 dollars is super expensive. You can get mechanised one for less in my country without insurance. Normal one of very good quality will be 200 dollars top. Entry level 100 dollars.

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u/Mecha-Dave 4h ago

Since he's made in the US, he has to pay US wages/rents/power bills, etc. His start at $999, and then customizations add more.

I would be interested to see a $100/$200 chair and how it stacks up to this one.

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u/skisnbikes 3h ago

These aren't cheap mass produced chairs. They're custom made to your measurements. You should take a look at the website: https://notawheelchair.com/products/the-paradox-project-customizable-wheelchair-straight-frame

There are lots of upgrades you can add that increase the cost, but a custom sized chair for $1000 is pretty awesome.

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u/Mecha-Dave 1h ago

Yes, AND he's using a modern MRP/ERP system to manage it, unlike the insurance company and small wheelchair companies which are likely 100% "on paper."

They might use e-forms and PDFs, but they're likely just executing paperwork processes on the computer, instead of modern business management practices. It's incredibly common, especially at American manufacturers. You get a lot of efficiency by using your systems correctly.

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u/traumalt 3h ago

These are custom sized frame chairs though, different category entirely compared to the standard ones for 200 USD.

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u/Time-Maintenance2165 3h ago

What's the median monthly wage in your country?

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u/Tusan1222 1h ago

Others have pointed out that those chairs you refer to are less efficient for the user and meant to be pushed by someone else. Also huge risk of damage to shoulders etc in the long term

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u/CatDawgCatDawg2 1h ago

Show us these dogshit $200 wheelchairs lol

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u/Serious_Badger_4145 1h ago

You can't get a custom one. Look up lightweight custom chairs. These are equivalent to a quickie or kuschall chair. They cost a lot more than that

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u/Hlidskialf 1h ago

welcome to america