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Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:13 am**

And beautiful............females.

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:01 am**

The following quotes were copied from chat transcripts, so the people quoted didn't "write" they said:

Modrated Chat Transcript, the RedMed AutoSet T with RedMed's Roger McWilliams wrote: Link to source Roger McWilliams is Sr. Product Manager for AutoSet® and Diagnostic Equipment. Date unknown - but obviously pre Swift

q:Does ResMed plan on making its own nasal pillow device?
a:I don't know of any plans to create a nasal pillow system, and we have less and less reason to do so. Our innovations in mask technology have been making the need for nasal pillow systems less of a priority. The Mirage family of masks has improved fit and seal to the point that many people who used nasal pillows now use our mask systems.

Nice, huh?

Allen Ehrlich, ResMed’s Senior Product Manager of Masks. Since joining [url=https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=resmed]ResMed[/url] he has launched the Ultra [url=https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=mirage]Mirage[/url] full face mask and the [url=https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=mirage]Mirage[/url] [url=https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=activa]Activa[/url] nasal mask wrote: Mirage Swift™ Nasal Pillows System Chat Transcript Summary
November 8, 2004 Link to source

1. Why did you introduce this mask?
Many people are looking for a less obtrusive, lightweight and flexible alternative that also provides a clear field of vision.

2. Is this mask really a revolutionary step for mask technology?
Yes, we view the Mirage Swift as an amazing alternative to a nasal mask. This is the first pillows system that offers four interchangeable tube positions and the flexibility to position the tube upward or downward. Offers a clear field of vision, and is one of the most comfortable options available

OK so this isn't the same guy, but they do represent the same company... As said - follow the $$$$$. You try to make new masks only when you find out the despite your "innovations in mask technology", the comptetion is beating you... Never trust a sales rep on anything but hard facts. Or, to quote Demming: "In God we trust, all other bring data"

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:47 am**

That's very similar to the mom and pop store rule,

In god we trust, all others pay cash.

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 12:14 pm**

Just wanted to jump in on this topic. This isn't only an E-bay issue. It's a Medical Supply Company problem also.

I researched prices online vs medical supply companies (which is who my insurance uses) and found that prices online are half or even less, of what they are at the med supply!

I asked a question regarding my full face ResMed masks price. The "nurse" at the med supply stated it was priced over $300.00. Online price $129, Ebay price $45.00. I told her that and she had no comment.

Whats wrong with this picture !!

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 12:16 pm**

It's simple. It's hard to get paid by insurance companies. That added expense is passed on to the consumer in the form of a higher price.

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:45 pm**

I think I smell an evil DME

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:00 pm**

Sleeping With The Enemy wrote:I think I smell an evil DME

You have a good sense of smell

Posted: **Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:26 pm**

The insurance companies are shooting themselves in the foot. I bought my new setup through cpap.com in the middle of january. I got a letter saturday telling me they are in the final 30 days of review. Its taking them 3 mos to okay my re-embursment for their share. And I'm saving them lots of money. Many ppl can't affoerd to shell out the money upfront and wait to be paid back by the insurance turtles. They should streamline the process.

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