I\'m going crazy! - tanTALK

Merebear1975 · 01-12-2005, 01:39 PM

I'm going crazy! i have 5 Dr Kern tanning beds-SunSurrounds i'm trying to sell(1998). All in great working order, 8 face tanners, 42 longs bulbs, 4 shoulder bulbs, each have 800-1000 hours on them, bulbs are new. Seriously, how much should i be asking for them? This is a first for me to sell used Dr Kern's. I've seen other beds equivalent to mine and it looks like they go for 5000-8000 dollars? Is this possible for used Dr Kern beds? help! Serious answers only please.

JeffinKC · 01-12-2005, 01:57 PM

The problem you will have is that there are many used SunSurrounds out there for sale. I think you could resonably expect 3-5k for these but you can always ask for more.

Sarge · 01-12-2005, 02:08 PM

These units originally retailed for around 13K. You should atleast get about 8k each for them. The main problem you are going to have is shipping. The units should be fully assembled on a skid and bolted down at the bottom frame of the unit. If you ship these unassembled, you have a great possibility of damage to the unit as it comes in many pieces. If you need help your questions with this unit, just PM me and I would be happy to help you. I know this unit inside and out. jeff

Merebear1975 · 01-13-2005, 12:57 PM

Thank you!!!!

globaltanning · 01-13-2005, 02:38 PM

I think realistically the prices quoted for 8000 would be obsurd. I am not trying to trash your beds, or anything, but if a bed was sold new for 13000 in 1998, and now is 2005, that puts the bed 7 years old. It will hold about a value of around the 3K range. There are some simliar sunsurround beds on other tanning websites for around the price of 2500.

Sarge · 01-13-2005, 03:01 PM

Thats very suprising for a 42 lamp 8 facial unit. Maybe 8K was somewhat high but not very much, I use to distribute these units. This also will depend on the condition and the hours on the unit. I know salon owners charging 10-12 dollars a session to tan in this. Anyway hope you get a decent price for them.

MATT A · 01-13-2005, 04:40 PM

I agree with brandon. 7 years old. They still may be good units.

Merebear1975 · 01-17-2005, 06:14 PM

How long does it usually take to sell used beds? Thanks for all the info! at least i can somewhat give inquiring people a price.

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01-12-2005, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Merebear1975 Join Date: Jan 3 2005 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	I'm going crazy! i have 5 Dr Kern tanning beds-SunSurrounds i'm trying to sell(1998). All in great working order, 8 face tanners, 42 longs bulbs, 4 shoulder bulbs, each have 800-1000 hours on them, bulbs are new. Seriously, how much should i be asking for them? This is a first for me to sell used Dr Kern's. I've seen other beds equivalent to mine and it looks like they go for 5000-8000 dollars? Is this possible for used Dr Kern beds? help! Serious answers only please.

01-12-2005, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
JeffinKC Join Date: Apr 21 2001 Posts: 418 Rep Power: 24	The problem you will have is that there are many used SunSurrounds out there for sale. I think you could resonably expect 3-5k for these but you can always ask for more.

01-12-2005, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sarge Join Date: Feb 22 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 59 Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 25	These units originally retailed for around 13K. You should atleast get about 8k each for them. The main problem you are going to have is shipping. The units should be fully assembled on a skid and bolted down at the bottom frame of the unit. If you ship these unassembled, you have a great possibility of damage to the unit as it comes in many pieces. If you need help your questions with this unit, just PM me and I would be happy to help you. I know this unit inside and out. jeff

01-13-2005, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Merebear1975 Join Date: Jan 3 2005 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Thank you!!!!

01-13-2005, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
globaltanning I'm Banned Join Date: May 7 2002 Location: Grayson, KY Age: 43 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 0	I think realistically the prices quoted for 8000 would be obsurd. I am not trying to trash your beds, or anything, but if a bed was sold new for 13000 in 1998, and now is 2005, that puts the bed 7 years old. It will hold about a value of around the 3K range. There are some simliar sunsurround beds on other tanning websites for around the price of 2500.

01-13-2005, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sarge Join Date: Feb 22 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 59 Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 25	Thats very suprising for a 42 lamp 8 facial unit. Maybe 8K was somewhat high but not very much, I use to distribute these units. This also will depend on the condition and the hours on the unit. I know salon owners charging 10-12 dollars a session to tan in this. Anyway hope you get a decent price for them.

01-13-2005, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
MATT A I'm Banned Join Date: Sep 6 2004 Posts: 13,921 Rep Power: 0	I agree with brandon. 7 years old. They still may be good units.

01-17-2005, 06:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Merebear1975 Join Date: Jan 3 2005 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	How long does it usually take to sell used beds? Thanks for all the info! at least i can somewhat give inquiring people a price.

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