need another bed choice?? - tanTALK

mommaritter · 01-01-2007, 09:40 PM

I am opening a party store and tanning salon in the next few weeks. I have a 12 minute bed, a 15 minute bed and an air brush system. I am wanting to get one more bed...should I go with another 12 minute, a 15 minute or a stand up unit??
Thank you,
Cabomomma

sunsally · 01-02-2007, 08:24 AM

There are hundreds of "12 minute beds" and "15 minute beds" out there. You need to be more specific.

How many lamps, and what wattage, are in each of those beds. Who is the manufacturer, and what "model" is it?

JensSunQuest · 01-02-2007, 08:29 AM

hmmm interesting concept.....so there are a cojoined business?

hockey92 · 01-02-2007, 09:23 AM

Remember, some people enjoy a good 20 minute nap... I have some people that love the conventional beds..

dcjjp2 · 01-02-2007, 02:16 PM

With so few beds, they will need a faster unit to make any $$$

pcstutsman · 01-02-2007, 02:32 PM

Yes we need alot more details here. But just by what you've said I would go with a 20 minute bed. People still think longer is better. Or you could try a standup
Tanning and Party store?

Nigelappler · 01-02-2007, 03:03 PM

skip the tanning.. and open a Rub and TuG

sunsally · 01-02-2007, 03:03 PM

Agree with Jeff -- all things equal, if you have limited space, you need to maximze profitability. A 20 minute base bed will not do that. Probably my last choice, but it depends on what else you have, what you have room for, your electric and A/C situation, your budget, local competition, etc

If there is a NEED for tanning in your community, they will be glad for what you offer, and you need to offer what will maximize your profitability - e.g. the optimal demand and price (e.g. no need to put in a super expensive one that will sit empty, but not too cheap if they will pay a little more).

Nigelappler · 01-02-2007, 03:03 PM

more $chinG$

HunyBunns · 01-02-2007, 03:44 PM

Nigel, you naughty naughty man

01-01-2007, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
mommaritter Join Date: Aug 22 2006 Location: enumumclaw, washington Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	need another bed choice?? I am opening a party store and tanning salon in the next few weeks. I have a 12 minute bed, a 15 minute bed and an air brush system. I am wanting to get one more bed...should I go with another 12 minute, a 15 minute or a stand up unit?? Thank you, Cabomomma

01-02-2007, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Re: need another bed choice?? There are hundreds of "12 minute beds" and "15 minute beds" out there. You need to be more specific. How many lamps, and what wattage, are in each of those beds. Who is the manufacturer, and what "model" is it?

01-02-2007, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
JensSunQuest Join Date: Jan 20 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Age: 40 Posts: 775 Rep Power: 21	Re: need another bed choice?? hmmm interesting concept.....so there are a cojoined business?

01-02-2007, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
hockey92 Looking at my Ta-Tas ..eh Join Date: Aug 31 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,753 Rep Power: 25	Re: need another bed choice?? Remember, some people enjoy a good 20 minute nap... I have some people that love the conventional beds.. __________________ www.koolrayztanning.com www.mymonavie.com/ginanewsome

01-02-2007, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
dcjjp2 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 12 2004 Location: Va Posts: 3,228 Rep Power: 28	Re: need another bed choice?? With so few beds, they will need a faster unit to make any $$$ __________________ Jeff

01-02-2007, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
pcstutsman I'm Banned Join Date: Jun 27 2004 Location: Indiana Age: 44 Posts: 4,962 Rep Power: 0	Re: need another bed choice?? Yes we need alot more details here. But just by what you've said I would go with a 20 minute bed. People still think longer is better. Or you could try a standup Tanning and Party store?

01-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nigelappler I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 21 2006 Location: LaSalle Posts: 3,042 Rep Power: 30	Re: need another bed choice?? skip the tanning.. and open a Rub and TuG

01-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Re: need another bed choice?? Agree with Jeff -- all things equal, if you have limited space, you need to maximze profitability. A 20 minute base bed will not do that. Probably my last choice, but it depends on what else you have, what you have room for, your electric and A/C situation, your budget, local competition, etc If there is a NEED for tanning in your community, they will be glad for what you offer, and you need to offer what will maximize your profitability - e.g. the optimal demand and price (e.g. no need to put in a super expensive one that will sit empty, but not too cheap if they will pay a little more).

01-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nigelappler I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 21 2006 Location: LaSalle Posts: 3,042 Rep Power: 30	Re: need another bed choice?? more $chinG$

01-02-2007, 03:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
HunyBunns tanTALK'S Stickiest Bunns Join Date: Nov 12 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 53 Posts: 1,460 Rep Power: 24	Re: need another bed choice?? Nigel, you naughty naughty man __________________

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