Do I need a high pressure bed? - tanTALK

pilotad · 11-14-2005, 04:17 PM

I'm planning to open my first salon and can't seem to decide whether to spend the money for HP or not.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Tanzenite · 11-14-2005, 04:46 PM

Depends on your market. What does your competition have? What beds do you currently have?

missyhot · 11-14-2005, 04:56 PM

Unless people are 'well to do' in your area, don't spend the money. You can buy 2 upgraded beds for the price of one HP. Also, skip the base beds or at least don't get more than 1 base. But like Tanzenite says, it depends on what your competition offers then you may have to just to stay competitive.

bronzeman11 · 11-14-2005, 05:41 PM

I usually don't worry too much about what the competition offers. Don't get me wrong, i'm aware of it but i try not to let it influence what i purchase. I know getting into the buisness i had a vision as to the kind of equip. , atmosphere, staff etc. that i wanted. I just found that high pressure worked for me. I still think there's a need for base beds....i just try to have something for everyone. It's amazing at how many salons are afraid that H.P.won't work in my area but i truly think it's all how you go about it. The cust. usually starts out w/ some sticker shock but slowly they start loving the result and realize they don't have to tan as much to keep their tan. Mattress style offers that relaxation and 360 is great for those in a hurry.

It also has seemed tp have the added benefit of disuading competitors from opening up. They simply don't want to make the investment. JMHO.

ramee · 11-14-2005, 05:49 PM

True...

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bronzeman11 · 11-14-2005, 05:54 PM

Yep.....

svandahm · 12-05-2005, 10:38 AM

Maybe too late but...It's usually easier to upgrade from base to HP than downgrade... @}~

caribbean tan man · 12-05-2005, 10:46 AM

i agree with bronzman on the comp not wanting to open up next to a salon with HP because it was a reason a salon close to my area (not comp) was not purchased when put up for sale there main comp had recently added HP and slowly put them out of business and they couldnt even sell the place and eventualy closed the doors

i was interested in buying it till i looked into the comp and found they had high pressure (saturn i beleive) and it was doing very well in the area.

UltimateTanSJ · 12-05-2005, 11:10 AM

We just opened on Oct 26 and we simply could not afford a HP. But our Starpower 548 is doing so well, we are getting another one Feb 1. We will probably get a HP in Feb of 2007. We want to pace ourselves and get on our feet. Competition is less than 3 miles away and we are taking their business simply because we have a simple pricing structure, good discounts, great customer service, clean facilities, and we know what we're talking about.

What kind of beds are planning on going with?

Who will be your distributer?

Where are you located?

Good Luck in Advance!!!

surfcity · 12-05-2005, 01:45 PM

get one it pays off

12-05-2005, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
svandahm Join Date: Dec 4 2005 Location: Oak Brook, IL Age: 53 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Re: Do I need a high pressure bed? Maybe too late but...It's usually easier to upgrade from base to HP than downgrade... @}~

12-05-2005, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 48 Posts: 3,632 Rep Power: 46	Re: Do I need a high pressure bed? i agree with bronzman on the comp not wanting to open up next to a salon with HP because it was a reason a salon close to my area (not comp) was not purchased when put up for sale there main comp had recently added HP and slowly put them out of business and they couldnt even sell the place and eventualy closed the doors i was interested in buying it till i looked into the comp and found they had high pressure (saturn i beleive) and it was doing very well in the area.

12-05-2005, 11:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
UltimateTanSJ I love Derf!! Join Date: Nov 8 2005 Location: California Age: 42 Posts: 532 Rep Power: 21	Re: Do I need a high pressure bed? We just opened on Oct 26 and we simply could not afford a HP. But our Starpower 548 is doing so well, we are getting another one Feb 1. We will probably get a HP in Feb of 2007. We want to pace ourselves and get on our feet. Competition is less than 3 miles away and we are taking their business simply because we have a simple pricing structure, good discounts, great customer service, clean facilities, and we know what we're talking about. What kind of beds are planning on going with? Who will be your distributer? Where are you located? Good Luck in Advance!!!

12-05-2005, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
surfcity Join Date: May 12 2005 Location: langley Posts: 116 Rep Power: 19	Re: Do I need a high pressure bed? get one it pays off

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11-14-2005, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
pilotad Join Date: Oct 28 2005 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I'm planning to open my first salon and can't seem to decide whether to spend the money for HP or not. Any advice will be appreciated.

11-14-2005, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 30	Depends on your market. What does your competition have? What beds do you currently have?

11-14-2005, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
missyhot I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 30 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,649 Rep Power: 117	Unless people are 'well to do' in your area, don't spend the money. You can buy 2 upgraded beds for the price of one HP. Also, skip the base beds or at least don't get more than 1 base. But like Tanzenite says, it depends on what your competition offers then you may have to just to stay competitive.

11-14-2005, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
bronzeman11 Join Date: Oct 9 2004 Location: South Brunswick,N.J. Age: 65 Posts: 1,416 Rep Power: 52	I usually don't worry too much about what the competition offers. Don't get me wrong, i'm aware of it but i try not to let it influence what i purchase. I know getting into the buisness i had a vision as to the kind of equip. , atmosphere, staff etc. that i wanted. I just found that high pressure worked for me. I still think there's a need for base beds....i just try to have something for everyone. It's amazing at how many salons are afraid that H.P.won't work in my area but i truly think it's all how you go about it. The cust. usually starts out w/ some sticker shock but slowly they start loving the result and realize they don't have to tan as much to keep their tan. Mattress style offers that relaxation and 360 is great for those in a hurry. It also has seemed tp have the added benefit of disuading competitors from opening up. They simply don't want to make the investment. JMHO.

11-14-2005, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
ramee Join Date: May 11 2002 Age: 57 Posts: 144 Rep Power: 0	True... R

11-14-2005, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
bronzeman11 Join Date: Oct 9 2004 Location: South Brunswick,N.J. Age: 65 Posts: 1,416 Rep Power: 52	Yep.....

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