Re: [IP] MiniMed

["Michael" <email @ redacted>]

> Shel asks:
> does anyone have an image of the value of
> a pump like a 507c?  Putting it another way, are older model pumps
> more like used cars or older computers?
> 
> 
> Tina replies:
> I've had a 507c since the first day that I started pumping - about 4
> years ago.  I don't have any idea what depreciation on anything like
> this is but:
> 
> New, it was $5,000
> 
> Last summer, I forgot to take the pump off my bathing suit before I
> got into the pool.  These pumps don't like being under water for
> about 15-20 minutes...  A replacement/refurbished pump was sent to
> out house that same afternoon via messenger.  The cost for that pump
> was $495.
> 
That is the refurb cost. You must send back the old one for 
re-conditioning or the price is much higher.
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