CPAP supplies.

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  1. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I've noticed that TA/Petro is carrying a small section of CPAP supplies. As a user myself I was interested in seeing how much they were padding the prices. Not much at all. For example: A replacement hose costs anywhere from $9.99 (Petro El Paso) to $10.99 (TA Seattle East). It retails at the medical supply store I frequent back home for $9.99.
     
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  3. moraramis

    moraramis Light Load Member

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    Probably just testing the water to see if the stuff sells or not. That is convenient though to sell cpap supplies right there in the store. Is it just the basic stuff like hoses, or do they have humidifiers and masks?
     
  4. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    Just the basics from what I've seen.
     
  5. Marlin46

    Marlin46 Medium Load Member

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    While convenient at a TS or the store at home, keep in mind that a quick scan of Amazon showed multiple hoses priced anywhere from $4.68 to $6.89 per piece. Obviously you have to buy $35.00 worth of stuff to get free shipping which comes to your door. Not certain how many times per year you have to get a new mask / hose, etc....but it would appear to be a savings to go the Amazon route.
     
  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    depends on if you need $35 worth of supplies. but like marlin, i have no idea how long what lasts.
     
  7. OFTOTR

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    Get an amazon prime account
    You'll get some free movies to watch online, along with free 2 day shipping on many things.
    When I know I'm heading home, I order stuff I know I need and they have.
    Beats driving around shopping on days off.
     
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  8. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I only pay cash for things these days
     
  9. browndawg

    browndawg Medium Load Member

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    I have a prime account and love it... Got some new garage door springs on there. If I could buy a new car on Amazon I would do it. Plus my buddy is a feeder driver for UPS, Got to support his 34 dollar a hr making ###. LOL
     
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  10. trucker.wife191

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    As long as you have the part numbers I suggest Amazon.com. I found them very reasonable price. A hell of a lot better then the med place she got the original parts from.
     
  11. PackRatTDI

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    I found a supplier in El Paso who sells cpap supplies under the table. Bought a brand new mask for $60 vs $120 from a medical supply store.
     
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