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Old 07-14-2010, 06:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Why are there no mobile tanning bed services?

you know, a service where the tanning bed comes to the client?

I can see tons of mobile spray tan services when I do a search, but cannot find one for a mobile tanning bed service. why is that?
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Re: Why are there no mobile tanning bed services?

You're kidding, right?
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Re: Why are there no mobile tanning bed services?

no, I don't know which is why I'm asking...
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Re: Why are there no mobile tanning bed services?

Professional grade tanning beds, even the "little" ones, operate on 220volts power. What type of vehicle would you use and how would you power the bed(s)? What would be the advantage to the tanner? How much would you charge? Insurance would be a nightmare if you could even find anyone to cover you. Just way too many obstacles.
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Re: Why are there no mobile tanning bed services?

gotcha, I thought maybe it had something to do with the power issue. a company trailer with a few generators may be worth looking into however... having your company's trailer parked out on someone's street with your logo up and everything, could draw some serious business.

as far as advantages to the tanner I can think of many... privacy and convenience to name a few. I think it's an untapped market and obviously there are roadblocks like you mentioned but nothing is impossible.

thanks so much for taking the time to respond.
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Re: Why are there no mobile tanning bed services?

sunset tan had one
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Old 07-15-2010, 11:06 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Why are there no mobile tanning bed services?

Spray tan takes 5 minutes. Tanning session takes 15.
Spray tan uses very little power. Tanning uses a lot of power.
Spray tan needs no AC. Tanning would need AC.
Spray session charges $50. Tanning session charges $25.
Spray tan start up $1,000. Tanning start up $25,000.

.......do the math.
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