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engfant · 09-15-2004, 10:23 AM

Ok. Did you ever get the upgrade electric starter for those things or are you still using the crank method?

(today's gunna be a good day)

ALOHATANCA · 09-15-2004, 12:22 PM

HAHAHEHE

JeffinKC · 09-15-2004, 12:30 PM

This is a very open ended question. It's like asking whats the best car/vehicle to buy. It all depends on what you are looking for. If everyone in your neiborhood drives a BMW you might be better off with a Mercedes. Try several different types and check out what your competition has. As Steve metioned you need to have a business plan and marketing strategy then you can better select your equipment. Evaluate price, performance, style, and service.

dmunoz · 09-16-2004, 09:30 PM

What do you guys think of ETS? I am thinking about purchasing one of their velocity beds, has anyone tried this bed?

studio 102 · 09-17-2004, 05:40 AM

ETS is a good company..new management did a turn around, and beds have improved and are better than some euro counterparts..all HP,are euro made and imported.

ETS beds are best from the 32 and up. Go with the Solaris as your base,the NEWER SunPower with ALL 160 ballast for the 160lamps, get a SunScape if money allows, as well as a SS standup..add the Velocity, you will compete with anyone..and better

dmunoz · 09-17-2004, 08:41 AM

Thanks for your input, much appreciated.

absolutestyle · 09-17-2004, 11:07 AM

ANYBODY EVER THINK ABOUT USED?? IF YOU GET A WHATEVER BED, NEW BULBS IS THAT NOT WHAT TANS YOU THE BEST?

Patti · 09-24-2004, 12:42 AM

I believe the price range is comperable. I just think Future Industries has the same old stuff that they have had for years, but the price has gone up as though they have updated and evolved, but they haven't. What warrants the price going up?

studio 102 · 09-24-2004, 05:22 AM

What warrants the price to go up?
The EURO and the economy of the European market. Add into the factor; insurance rates, import tariffs, cost of shipping/gas/petro,Homeland Security Import Fees..the list adds up.

As far as Future Industries, they do not make the beds. The beds are manufactured and imported from Germany. The same company that has been making the famous Orbit; AUVL. The beds have improved, are better than previous, and really never needed improvement. The original QDM imports were and still are industry standards.

The current pricing is far less than any euro comparable. Where Ergoline is charging near 34K for their top VHR, The Sungate is mid 20's. The Sunstorm, still a classic and always in the 'must have' category for elite salons is about 16-17K

And no, I do not work/sell the beds. Just a long time user/admirer of the best equipment produced.

timeout888 · 09-24-2004, 08:31 AM

You can get an Ergoline 800 for mid to high 20's.

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09-15-2004, 10:23 AM	#41 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 29	Ok. Did you ever get the upgrade electric starter for those things or are you still using the crank method? (today's gunna be a good day)

09-15-2004, 12:22 PM	#42 (permalink)
ALOHATANCA Tan Talk Industry Pro member Join Date: Nov 14 2003 Location: CALIFORNIA Age: 65 Posts: 3,455 Rep Power: 24	HAHAHEHE

09-15-2004, 12:30 PM	#43 (permalink)
JeffinKC Join Date: Apr 21 2001 Posts: 418 Rep Power: 24	This is a very open ended question. It's like asking whats the best car/vehicle to buy. It all depends on what you are looking for. If everyone in your neiborhood drives a BMW you might be better off with a Mercedes. Try several different types and check out what your competition has. As Steve metioned you need to have a business plan and marketing strategy then you can better select your equipment. Evaluate price, performance, style, and service.

09-16-2004, 09:30 PM	#44 (permalink)
dmunoz Join Date: Jul 29 2004 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	What do you guys think of ETS? I am thinking about purchasing one of their velocity beds, has anyone tried this bed?

09-17-2004, 05:40 AM	#45 (permalink)
studio 102 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Posts: 413 Rep Power: 0	ETS is a good company..new management did a turn around, and beds have improved and are better than some euro counterparts..all HP,are euro made and imported. ETS beds are best from the 32 and up. Go with the Solaris as your base,the NEWER SunPower with ALL 160 ballast for the 160lamps, get a SunScape if money allows, as well as a SS standup..add the Velocity, you will compete with anyone..and better

09-17-2004, 08:41 AM	#46 (permalink)
dmunoz Join Date: Jul 29 2004 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for your input, much appreciated.

09-17-2004, 11:07 AM	#47 (permalink)
absolutestyle I'm Banned Join Date: May 26 2004 Location: NASHVILLE,TN. Posts: 110 Rep Power: 0	ANYBODY EVER THINK ABOUT USED?? IF YOU GET A WHATEVER BED, NEW BULBS IS THAT NOT WHAT TANS YOU THE BEST?

09-24-2004, 12:42 AM	#48 (permalink)
Patti Join Date: Sep 24 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I believe the price range is comperable. I just think Future Industries has the same old stuff that they have had for years, but the price has gone up as though they have updated and evolved, but they haven't. What warrants the price going up?

09-24-2004, 05:22 AM	#49 (permalink)
studio 102 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Posts: 413 Rep Power: 0	What warrants the price to go up? The EURO and the economy of the European market. Add into the factor; insurance rates, import tariffs, cost of shipping/gas/petro,Homeland Security Import Fees..the list adds up. As far as Future Industries, they do not make the beds. The beds are manufactured and imported from Germany. The same company that has been making the famous Orbit; AUVL. The beds have improved, are better than previous, and really never needed improvement. The original QDM imports were and still are industry standards. The current pricing is far less than any euro comparable. Where Ergoline is charging near 34K for their top VHR, The Sungate is mid 20's. The Sunstorm, still a classic and always in the 'must have' category for elite salons is about 16-17K And no, I do not work/sell the beds. Just a long time user/admirer of the best equipment produced.

09-24-2004, 08:31 AM	#50 (permalink)
timeout888 Join Date: Jan 26 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 21	You can get an Ergoline 800 for mid to high 20's.

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