Should I add a stand up bed or not ? - tanTALK

justyn1226 · 11-16-2009, 01:16 PM

I currently have ten beds in my salon and none of which are stand up units. Of my ten beds, five of them are 20 minute lower pressure beds. I am considering removing one of those beds and replacing it with a stand up unit. does this sound like a good idea? are stand up units profitable enough alone to even worry about? I could get a new unit for under 10k, but I am not wanting to spend extra money if I don't have to ... BUT at the same time, if the stand up units are popular and profitable on their own then maybe I should? what would you guys recommend?

Robert K · 11-16-2009, 01:43 PM

What part of the country are you in?

You can get a great used Suncapsule for 3-6K depending on what level (160w, 200w or 220w) unit you want.

allenj · 11-16-2009, 01:47 PM

Standup is not as popular, but it shows you offer a full range of options. Are your customers asking for it? Men use it more than women, do you have many male clients?

justyn1226 · 11-16-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by allenj

Standup is not as popular, but it shows you offer a full range of options. Are your customers asking for it? Men use it more than women, do you have many male clients?

honestly I don't get a lot of request for a stand up unit, maybe 1 or 2 a month. Its more so me wanting to have a wide range of options. Like I said above I have low, medium, and high pressure beds along with spray tanning , but the only thing I am lacking is a stand up. I have a good amount of male customers. probably at least 20% of my customers are male.

The bed that I am looking at is Heartlands Tribute 160. It looks really nice and is in the area of $7K brand new.

movieking · 11-16-2009, 02:22 PM

Buy a good used booth if you're going to get one. The Tribute is far from your best option.

justyn1226 · 11-16-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by movieking

Buy a good used booth if you're going to get one. The Tribute is far from your best option.

I have read excellent reviews on this message board for Heartland's beds though. However, I definitely appreciate the suggestion because I am new to the stand up units. I was quoted in the area of $7K for the tribute and to me that seemed EXCELLENT for a brand new unit.

What other used stand up units would you guys recommend? price range? hours? good site to get them?,etc.

Robert K · 11-16-2009, 02:33 PM

We have a nice clean Cyclone for sale. 50 x 200w lamps.

I will include a set of brand new lamps as well.

$3,600!

movieking · 11-16-2009, 02:34 PM

The Tribute is a small booth. I have both the 2M and the Sundazzler. Contrary to what Brian and Robert will say they are great booths.

justyn1226 · 11-16-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert K

We have a nice clean Cyclone for sale. 50 x 200w lamps.

I will include a set of brand new lamps as well.

$3,600!

would you mind PM'ing me further info on this bed please? year, hours, etc.

top2btmtan · 11-16-2009, 03:26 PM

To replace a 20 minute bed with a booth running 9-12 minutes you are in a far better position to turn more sessions per hour.... With a 160W and shorter tan time, I am sure you will see people converting to that from your 20 min beds. Snag Roberts Cyclone if you can....I personally love my Sundazzler, but get a used booth..most are pretty basic in operation and maintenance.

11-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
justyn1226 Join Date: Jun 18 2007 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Should I add a stand up bed or not ? I currently have ten beds in my salon and none of which are stand up units. Of my ten beds, five of them are 20 minute lower pressure beds. I am considering removing one of those beds and replacing it with a stand up unit. does this sound like a good idea? are stand up units profitable enough alone to even worry about? I could get a new unit for under 10k, but I am not wanting to spend extra money if I don't have to ... BUT at the same time, if the stand up units are popular and profitable on their own then maybe I should? what would you guys recommend?

11-16-2009, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: Should I add a stand up bed or not ? What part of the country are you in? You can get a great used Suncapsule for 3-6K depending on what level (160w, 200w or 220w) unit you want. __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

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allenj Join Date: Jan 21 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 147 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 17	Re: Should I add a stand up bed or not ? Standup is not as popular, but it shows you offer a full range of options. Are your customers asking for it? Men use it more than women, do you have many male clients?

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movieking Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: ITA 2004-2013 / ASA 2013 Posts: 3,444 Rep Power: 30	Re: Should I add a stand up bed or not ? Buy a good used booth if you're going to get one. The Tribute is far from your best option.

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Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: Should I add a stand up bed or not ? We have a nice clean Cyclone for sale. 50 x 200w lamps. I will include a set of brand new lamps as well. $3,600! __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

11-16-2009, 02:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
movieking Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: ITA 2004-2013 / ASA 2013 Posts: 3,444 Rep Power: 30	Re: Should I add a stand up bed or not ? The Tribute is a small booth. I have both the 2M and the Sundazzler. Contrary to what Brian and Robert will say they are great booths.

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top2btmtan I'm Banned Join Date: Mar 28 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 79 Rep Power: 0	Re: Should I add a stand up bed or not ? To replace a 20 minute bed with a booth running 9-12 minutes you are in a far better position to turn more sessions per hour.... With a 160W and shorter tan time, I am sure you will see people converting to that from your 20 min beds. Snag Roberts Cyclone if you can....I personally love my Sundazzler, but get a used booth..most are pretty basic in operation and maintenance.

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