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Old 08-02-2002, 11:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I was wondering how other tanning salon owners or customers felt about Dr. Kern tanning beds? I am currently looking at there equipment line for a new salon I am currently working on opening. I was also considering looking into Sunergoline. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.

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Old 08-21-2002, 12:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Cm Cruzin, it really depends on which Dr. Kern you are talking about. I bought a Blue Dream earlier this year, and it has been well accepted by my clients. They really like the results and the higher canopy. But, I've had continual problems with it from the reliability side. I'm always hearing about some noise it's making, or a lamp failing, or things like that. They aren't the best built beds by any means, but I didn't pay a lot for it either. You might be fine if you go with their VIVA model. But, if I were going to spend that kind of money, I'd probably look elsewhere.
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Old 08-21-2002, 04:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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I'm also a new salon owner and bought 2 Blue Dreams. They have gone over well and we have only had one problem. The bed was making a loud noise and it wound up being a lose wire.
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Just bought a blue dream and too new for any problems but great results. =)
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Old 09-13-2002, 10:45 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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I have 2 42/4 blue dream units. I have had them for 18 months, the only problem I have had was a ballast went bad on me... I have bumped them from 11 minutes to 15 minutes per session.
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Old 09-14-2002, 09:27 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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Mine is set for 10 minutes. I'm relatively new to this. Is it safe/legal to up the bed exposure time?
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Old 09-26-2002, 03:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
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*bump* anyone on the increasing exposure time? help out a newbie? =)
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Old 10-01-2002, 11:06 AM   #8 (permalink)
 
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I to have a Dr. Kern 44/4 and I am purchasing another one soon. My question is how much do you charge clients for pkgs and/or walk-in rates. I know each area dictates it's own pricing, however, this will give me a general knowledge of pricing on this unit.
I only have minute pkgs ranging from 48 min - 150 min starting at $45 - $99. and the walk-in rate is $1/min. Please help me to make sure I am charging either enough $$ or I should look into different types of packages to offer.
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Old 10-01-2002, 03:17 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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I have owned a Dr. Kern 50/12 for almost 3 years and have been very satified. We charge $10 to upgrade to that bed and people love the 12 minute tan it offers. I have had no problem getting parts, just make sure you clean the filters good on the canopy.
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Old 10-01-2002, 04:13 PM   #10 (permalink)
 
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I'm sorry I do not have any Dr Kern beds in my salon but you should have an exposure schedule listed on the bed. That exposure schedule should give you the maximum tan time allowed per session in your bed. You should not go above the maximum time set by the schedule. I know this is one of the points our state inspector touched on becausetherehad been salons in our area allowing clients to pay extra for higher than recommended tanning times in thier equipment.

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