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I was wondering if anyone knows what stores in town sell good quality SAD lamps and which ones have the best value (on disability and on a budget).  
I know about Home Health Care on Victoria ave in the west end, but that's it right now. The problem is that I don't have a car to be driving around checking at various stores. I'll either be bussing it or walking. I like the looks of the Day-Light brand at home health care (looked online a bit) because they're an actual lamp on a stand that shines down on you, not just a small panel. That's the type I have right now, but it's older and been nicely lent to me, so I need to get it back at some point soon. I can spend around $200 if I need to. Thanx for anyone's help or suggestions!

That is where I purchased mine... I have not found them anywhere else in town! i have the same type (light shines down-ish) which is how it is supposed to work best. Make sure it is 10,000 LUX (strength of light) which the Daylight brand is. Also, if you have health insurance - a lamp can be covered under "one time medical device" allotment with a Dr note/Rx

Ok, maybe I'll just go there then. They look like good lamps and the price is alright, I was just wondering if there were more options. Yes I've read up about them a bit and know about the 10,000 lux and the shining down importance. The one that was lent to me fits these criteria and is really helping! Not just with my mood but also with my sleep cycles. I've always had problems with insomnia and sleeping just whenever I can. Now I almost have a schedule, lol.  
No health insurance, just on provincial disability. A family member ran into some extra money and is going to help me buy one. Thanx for the answer!

I think the drug store on Richmond Ave also carries them. The one across from the Coop.

check with the Manitoba Mood Disorders, they used to have it so you could rent one per month and if you liked it, you could buy it and whatever you spent on rent, would go towards your purchase.  
 
http://www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca/our-services/sad-light-therapy/  
 
Edited by Brenda, 2015-12-03 08:16:37

Walmart has Carex brand 10,000 lux for $119.86 in stock according to their website.

With a Costco membership, this is the price delivered...  
 
http://www.costco.ca/Verilux-HappyLight-Liberty%C2%AE-Energy-lamp-with-Replacement-Bulb.product.100116715.html?catalogId=11201&keyword=therapy+lamps&langId=-24&storeId=10302&refine=

but I'd like to get a Quality full size lamp (like a desk lamp) like the one I have, not just a small plastic panel. From what I've read they work a lot better when shining down on you from above, not just a little panel sitting on your desk.  
This is basically the one I have and it's working great, so I'm looking for something similar. http://northernlighttechnologies.com/sad-light-store/sadelite-desk-lamp  
I have a few options I've found now, and yes I've been in touch with Manitoba Mood Disorders thanx.

Rolling Spokes on 6th has them.