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Permalink Reply by Mike Fritz on July 18, 2009 at 6:19pm

You made a deal, I accepted, you wanted sympathy, I wanted the machine. When I said I would send a check it should have been over. As a businessman I would have accepted anything you sent because we made a deal.
Do what Judy says if you can.

Anne Pf said:

Mike,
I'm sorry it sounded that way -- that's a limitation of email, I guess, that you could not see my facial expressions, etc. My apologies.
If you want it, you can certainly have it, and it will save me the trouble of finding someone else who wants it.
Being a newbie to the CPAP community, it just seems old to me -- but you're right, if you can set it to the pressure you need, it will certainly do the job.
I was sad when I found the machine. My father needed it, but it was difficult for him to adjust to it and my mom was not at all supportive of him using it. I wish he had, because it might have extended his life. I miss him a lot and wish he had taken better care of himself.

So if someone can use his machine, I will feel very happy.
Anne

Mike Fritz said:

It looked to me like you were trying to back out of the deal so do whatever you want to with it. So never mind. Thanks

Anne Pf said:

Well, honestly, Mike, you're the only one who seems to want it. I certainly don't.
But it's up to you -- if you want it, and are willing to pay shipping, send me your address. Otherwise, never mind.
I just want to get rid of it, but it seems a waste to throw it away.
Anne

Mike Fritz said:

Just give it to someone else

Anne Pf said:

Mike,
You're welcome to it. Where do you live? Send me your address and I'll ship it on Monday.
You can send info to my email, pfann447@yahoo.com
Anne

Mike Fritz said:

No I don't but a pressure of 17 is a pressure of 17 so I possibly could use it. If you don't want to send it no problem. Sorry I bothered.

Anne Pf said:

Do you actually use this kind of CPAP machine? It seems so old to me.

Mike Fritz said:

I would like it for a possible backup but if you decide to give it to charity that is ok. Pm me and I will send you a check for shipping.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Hall on July 19, 2009 at 12:53pm

You can try Ebay. Someone may want to try a machine out before the buy a newer one.

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Permalink Reply by Judy on July 19, 2009 at 1:08pm

e-Bay doesn't allow CPAPs to be sold from their website anymore.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Pf on July 20, 2009 at 1:45pm

Thanks, DD, that's exactly right. I was surpised that someone wanted such an old machine. I posted the offer never expecting a reply at all.

I found someone who wants it on another board.
Anne

>>Mike, she wasn't backing out of the deal, she was just curious if it was an outdated machine and probably didn't realize that it still met the needs for some users. Sounds to me like the email emotional mix-up.....I think if you would have seen Anne's face, it would have been a shock as in "Someone would actually want a 10 year old CPAP machine?"

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Permalink Reply by Judy on July 20, 2009 at 1:52pm

Whew! DDKnight, THANK YOU for stepping in!

And, Ann, thank you so much for finding someone needy who can use that CPAP!!!! AND for letting us know. Your thoughtfulness on both counts is very much appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on July 20, 2009 at 2:21pm

Anne

Thanks for the offer of giving this machine to someone that is in need of one and cannot afford to buy one.

This is still a new forum with many new users that may be fearful of using "preowned" equipment, masks, etc. Those that are uninsured or underinsured need an outlet where they maybe able to pick up equipment that is still adequate for their needs for little or no cost involved. I hope that we can help some of those that fall through the cracks become compliant with our help -- both on sleepguide.com and cpaptalk.com. At the present time, cpaptalk.com forum members are more open to accepting preowned equipment and supplies, as long as the equipment and supplies are useable and in good condition. I hope that this forum eventually opens up so that members here are more willing to accept the generous offers of others.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Pf on July 20, 2009 at 2:23pm

Carol,
The person who took the machine was on cpaptalk.com.
Anne

sleepycarol said:

Anne

Thanks for the offer of giving this machine to someone that is in need of one and cannot afford to buy one.

This is still a new forum with many new users that may be fearful of using "preowned" equipment, masks, etc. Those that are uninsured or underinsured need an outlet where they maybe able to pick up equipment that is still adequate for their needs for little or no cost involved. I hope that we can help some of those that fall through the cracks become compliant with our help -- both on sleepguide.com and cpaptalk.com. At the present time, cpaptalk.com forum members are more open to accepting preowned equipment and supplies, as long as the equipment and supplies are useable and in good condition. I hope that this forum eventually opens up so that members here are more willing to accept the generous offers of others.

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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on July 20, 2009 at 2:37pm

I was aware of that and the reason I made the comments about cpaptalk being more open to gently used equipment and supplies.

I do not want this forum to become so closed minded about the use of gently used equipment and supplies that the idea is scoffed at and one made to feel inferior because they choose to use this equipment. Through your generous offer someone now can use a machine, regardless if it is a spare machine or the primary machine, to enhance their health.

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Permalink Reply by Judy on July 20, 2009 at 3:32pm

Well said, SleepyCarol.

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Permalink Reply by Mary J on July 20, 2009 at 10:18pm

Anne - I think you were very generous to offer this to someone in need. I think the generosity of people, like you, and the others who participate in this group to help others are what makes people like me coming back. I have been so impressed with how wonderful the people are to share their knowledge, equipment, tips and to encourage each other. It is obvious to me that you are a kind hearted person and I wish more people in the world had your generous and giving spirit.

Mary

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Permalink Reply by Anne Pf on July 20, 2009 at 10:26pm

Mary,
Thanks for your kind words. I have to say that this board was tremendously helpful to me when I started on CPAP back in April. They helped me get the right machine, educated me about what features I needed, and most importantly, encouraged me to find a good DME supplier (rather than just go with the big supplier my doctor recommended.) Without their support, I know I would still be struggling to adjust to CPAP. The wonderful RT I went to at the small, mom & pop DME set me up with a good mask right from the start, was available by phone for questions, and was knowledgable and helpful in every way. I only went there because the experienced people here at Sleepguide helped me find the right person.

Anne


Mary J said:

Anne - I think you were very generous to offer this to someone in need. I think the generosity of people, like you, and the others who participate in this group to help others are what makes people like me coming back. I have been so impressed with how wonderful the people are to share their knowledge, equipment, tips and to encourage each other. It is obvious to me that you are a kind hearted person and I wish more people in the world had your generous and giving spirit.

Mary

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Permalink Reply by Anne Pf on July 21, 2009 at 11:47pm

Just a quick postscript to this discussion.

I was talking with someone on cpaptalk.com who was considering taking my machine, but had not yet solidified that transaction. However, I had also called the sleep lab where I had my sleep study and left them a message. The sleep tech returned my call late this afternoon. He says they can absolutely find someone who needs a machine but doesn't have insurance to buy one and he was happy to take the machine off my hands.

I am glad because he will know how to adjust the settings, etc, and someone who needs it will get the machine.

So if anyone else has a machine you want to donate, call your local sleep lab. Maybe they can help you.

Anne

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