best way to give away very slightly used masks?

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semele
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best way to give away very slightly used masks?

Post by semele » Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:49 pm

Hello,

I'm a new CPAP user (about a month now). In the process of adjusting to my therapy I've tried out a few different masks/pillows, and I've found that the Swift FX for Her is a good fit for me. However, I now have two essentialy brand new masks (a ComfortGel Blue mask and Swift FX nasal pillows) lying around that I no longer need. I used the ComfortGel for about 9 days and the Swift FX for less than a week. What do you recommend as the best way for me to find someone else who can use them? I don't want to be paid - I just don't want them in the landfill if I can avoid it.

Also, as a new user I have to thank you all for this wonderful forum and your helpful posts. I've never posted anything before, but I've read so much, and it really helped me feel comfortable when meeting with my sleep doctor and my DME. Thank you so much for your time in posting all this valuable information!

Regards,
Semele

Rickd1
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Re: best way to give away very slightly used masks?

Post by Rickd1 » Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:55 pm

Im intrested in the FX

sol
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Re: best way to give away very slightly used masks?

Post by sol » Sat Jun 04, 2011 3:45 pm

Congrats on a noble gesture as a lots of people with no jobs and have not got spare cash to buy new mask ; you can advertise your spare masks here ( type ,size & who will pay for the postage ) and ask for anyone who is interested to pm you for their request first come first served basis and when it is done come back to say that the mask been sent .
Best of Luck .

semele
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Re: best way to give away very slightly used masks?

Post by semele » Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:59 pm

Good advice. Thanks.

I've already given away the Swift FX, but the ComforGel Blue, size Medium is still available. I will mail it via USPS Priority Mail for $11, payable by the recipient. (That's the cost to mail the medium-size Priority Mail box.) The person who requested the Swift FX sent me the money via PayPal, which I think is the easiest thing, so that's what I'll offer for the ComfortGel too.

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codinqueen
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Re: best way to give away very slightly used masks?

Post by codinqueen » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:48 am

You could also post it on the thread started by Croupier on this forum that is titled Play Mask Roulette (or something like that). You could trade someone for a mask you like. We all need one as a back-up in case something happens to our main mask - straps break and pets eat them sometimes.

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Mask: Swift™ FX For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: Clear by Pur-Sleep to keep nose open at night, Cozy Hose-Boss by Pur-Sleep
Pressure 6-10 cm