Buyer Beware Buying a Massage Couch : eBay Guides

I have been a massage therapist for 27 years and am also a Trainer. When looking for a massage couch on e-bay.

1. Check the returns policy of the company. I ordered a couch from Primeahead. It arrived damaged. The vinyl was riped and the zip broken. It looked like something heavy had been droped on it in transit. They would only offer a partial refund unless I paid the postage to send the couch back.
2. Ring the company direct. It has been reported that anothr massage couch company has a false number on their contact details and is not contactable by phone.That they also are not replaceing goods damaged in transit.
3. Has the couch got a guarantee? Does it meet safety requirements? If it does not and an accident happens to a client because of a faulty couch how will that effect your insurance?
4. Mobile Therapists get real! If you are doing mobile work and want a long career get a really lite couch under 14Kg.
5. Check the quality of the Vinyl. If you are mobile you stand a good chance of scarping the couch at some point so make sure the Vinyl is not going to rip easily.
6. Go for good quality foam. If its poor quality it will be uncomfortable for your clients. Thickness in itself is not aquality guide.

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