Unlimited packages and high performance beds

4SeasonsTan · 04-19-2005, 10:46 PM

I was talking to a bed supplier today and we got on the topic of packages. Our conversation led us into unlimited tanning packages, and what I sold them for. My question to everyone is: Should we sell unlimited packages for medium pressure
(6000 watts or higher)or high pressure tanning equipment? Are we doing a disservice to the tanning industry and our clients by promoting(offering) someone to tan too often in a high performance tanning bed or booth? Weren't unlimited packages originally introduced because the tanning equipment back then wasn't as powerful as it is today? Could we make better profits if we didn't offer unlimited tanning? As a SMART TAN salon, are we doing the right thing?

I am a salon owner in north Florida for over 9yrs. I have four different levels of tanning equipment. I only sell unlimiteds for my base equipment(Orions-15min, 3500watt beds). I offer upgrades to my unlimited customers for a small cost per session(Odyssey $3,VHR $6,or Orbit $8)depending on the bed.

Just wondering what your thoughts are???

navigatin1 · 04-20-2005, 06:51 AM

Yeah good question. I was starting to question my own pricing on my high end stuff as well. Anyone? Anyone?

HotSpots · 04-20-2005, 07:00 AM

we have three levels here and I use to sell unlimited (month passes) to all levels, but I stopped. I had the same thoughts. I decided to upsell the upgrades on a particular visit when a customer purchased the Level 1 month pass.

Ezliving_Jim · 04-20-2005, 07:21 AM

I have unlimited packages (30, 60, 90 day) for all equipment levels.

Also, they are included as a level in our EFT club.

TanningEmporium · 04-20-2005, 07:31 AM

i sell my upgrade beds in session packages, i do sell the all access package by the month and 3 month, but they are more expensive and have had people buy them.

DWhite6872 · 04-20-2005, 08:57 PM

We control the time, not the customer. If they have bought a unlimited package and they are a skin type 1 then their time will be limited and we would go soooo slow. It is training.

04-19-2005, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
4SeasonsTan Join Date: Apr 15 2005 Location: Atlantic Beach, FL Age: 38 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	I was talking to a bed supplier today and we got on the topic of packages. Our conversation led us into unlimited tanning packages, and what I sold them for. My question to everyone is: Should we sell unlimited packages for medium pressure (6000 watts or higher)or high pressure tanning equipment? Are we doing a disservice to the tanning industry and our clients by promoting(offering) someone to tan too often in a high performance tanning bed or booth? Weren't unlimited packages originally introduced because the tanning equipment back then wasn't as powerful as it is today? Could we make better profits if we didn't offer unlimited tanning? As a SMART TAN salon, are we doing the right thing? I am a salon owner in north Florida for over 9yrs. I have four different levels of tanning equipment. I only sell unlimiteds for my base equipment(Orions-15min, 3500watt beds). I offer upgrades to my unlimited customers for a small cost per session(Odyssey $3,VHR $6,or Orbit $8)depending on the bed. Just wondering what your thoughts are???

04-20-2005, 06:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
navigatin1 Derf's My *****! Join Date: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 1,865 Rep Power: 5	Yeah good question. I was starting to question my own pricing on my high end stuff as well. Anyone? Anyone?

04-20-2005, 07:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
HotSpots Join Date: Oct 8 2004 Location: ri Posts: 228 Rep Power: 4	we have three levels here and I use to sell unlimited (month passes) to all levels, but I stopped. I had the same thoughts. I decided to upsell the upgrades on a particular visit when a customer purchased the Level 1 month pass.

04-20-2005, 07:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ezliving_Jim I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 12 2002 Location: Virtual Reality Posts: 2,121 Rep Power: 10	I have unlimited packages (30, 60, 90 day) for all equipment levels. Also, they are included as a level in our EFT club.

04-20-2005, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 4,192 Rep Power: 8	i sell my upgrade beds in session packages, i do sell the all access package by the month and 3 month, but they are more expensive and have had people buy them.

04-20-2005, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
DWhite6872 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 22 2004 Posts: 5,189 Rep Power: 0	We control the time, not the customer. If they have bought a unlimited package and they are a skin type 1 then their time will be limited and we would go soooo slow. It is training.

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