newb in MA looking for advise

jcarn · 06-14-2004, 11:55 AM

Hi all .. nice forum.

I own a personal fitness club in Massachusetts with a separate room for massage therapy. The massage therapy isn't really a big seller, so I have entertained the thought of putting in a tanning booth/bed.
Since we are new, money is tight, so used equipment is most desirable. I have the oppurtunity to buy a classic HEX booth (model W601) with detachable changing room. This unit was built in 1995, refurbished in 2002. All the bulbs are working. How much should I pay for this?
Seeing that the emphasis is personal training not tanning, high end equipment is not a priority here and I want to get the best bang for the buck. However, quality is important to me, so if there is another brand or if anyone has advise please let me know.
I have more research to do but any "professional" advise will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

jkonturas · 06-14-2004, 01:04 PM

First off, if your only gonna have one bed or booth, you better get a good one, or nobody will use it. 1995 HEX booth is not gonna do it for you!! They have the same one in a Golds gym in my town, but most people just come to my salon, because it is sooo much better!! If you are gonna buy that booth, I wouldnt pay anymore than $3000-4000 for it. I suggest you splurge and get a SunDazzler from Heartland Tan. About $10,000 new, and it kicks major ***!!! Not hight end, but AWESOME results from an AWESOME piece of equipment!!

engfant · 06-14-2004, 01:34 PM

A used Sundazzler will be better than a used HEX. May cost little more (have seen used Hex booths as low as $1000 compared to Sundazzlers at $3-5000.) If you were my competition, I'd say go with the Hex.

tanrep04 · 06-14-2004, 02:17 PM

I can help with the lotions if interested. We have great deals going for $149 includes eyewear, bottles and packettes. debbie@sunbedservice.com

SpraysOfRays · 06-24-2004, 02:37 PM

Hi jcarn, have you considered spray tanning rather than UV since money is an issue? Please check us out at
www.spraysofrays.com. You can get into the tanning business without a large investment and your clients will be happy every time. Carry a nice line of exfoliators which they can pick up after they exercise. They can shower up, exfoliate, get their spray tan in less than 5 minutes and they are good to go looking all fit and bronzed.

West Side Tanner · 06-25-2004, 07:12 PM

We ahve Sundazzlers, good units. No poo poo in the bottom. Engfant, remenber that post on st. pats day ?

engfant · 06-25-2004, 07:20 PM

HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HEEEEE HAAAAAAA. I do I do. I will make the news if someone EVER doots in my booth.

"Tonights top story a nut case tanning salon owner known as "engfert" (gotta get it wrong) stole a pump truck and was seen spraying down a man in a car with fecal". WHen asked why he yelled out "I'm tired of this Sh*t...literally"
he will be spending the rest of his life wrapped in plastic at the loony bin.

tanu01 · 06-26-2004, 06:36 PM

The 2004 SunScape booth is a 200wt that really tans.
Flick

CCSmith · 06-28-2004, 04:03 PM

You should definitely consider Sun Capsule for your standup. 220 watts of power and they have special deals for gyms. Plus they last forever.

www.suncapsule.com
(800) 272-8267

CCSmith · 06-28-2004, 04:04 PM

You should definitely consider Sun Capsule for your standup. 220 watts of power and they have special deals for gyms. Plus they last forever.

www.suncapsule.com
(800) 272-8267

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06-14-2004, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
jcarn Join Date: Jun 14 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi all .. nice forum. I own a personal fitness club in Massachusetts with a separate room for massage therapy. The massage therapy isn't really a big seller, so I have entertained the thought of putting in a tanning booth/bed. Since we are new, money is tight, so used equipment is most desirable. I have the oppurtunity to buy a classic HEX booth (model W601) with detachable changing room. This unit was built in 1995, refurbished in 2002. All the bulbs are working. How much should I pay for this? Seeing that the emphasis is personal training not tanning, high end equipment is not a priority here and I want to get the best bang for the buck. However, quality is important to me, so if there is another brand or if anyone has advise please let me know. I have more research to do but any "professional" advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe

06-14-2004, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
jkonturas Join Date: Aug 27 2003 Location: Rhode Island Age: 31 Posts: 966 Rep Power: 6	First off, if your only gonna have one bed or booth, you better get a good one, or nobody will use it. 1995 HEX booth is not gonna do it for you!! They have the same one in a Golds gym in my town, but most people just come to my salon, because it is sooo much better!! If you are gonna buy that booth, I wouldnt pay anymore than $3000-4000 for it. I suggest you splurge and get a SunDazzler from Heartland Tan. About $10,000 new, and it kicks major ***!!! Not hight end, but AWESOME results from an AWESOME piece of equipment!!

06-14-2004, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 8,956 Rep Power: 12	A used Sundazzler will be better than a used HEX. May cost little more (have seen used Hex booths as low as $1000 compared to Sundazzlers at $3-5000.) If you were my competition, I'd say go with the Hex.

06-14-2004, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
tanrep04 Join Date: Jun 10 2004 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 0	I can help with the lotions if interested. We have great deals going for $149 includes eyewear, bottles and packettes. debbie@sunbedservice.com

06-24-2004, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpraysOfRays Join Date: Jun 12 2004 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	Hi jcarn, have you considered spray tanning rather than UV since money is an issue? Please check us out at www.spraysofrays.com. You can get into the tanning business without a large investment and your clients will be happy every time. Carry a nice line of exfoliators which they can pick up after they exercise. They can shower up, exfoliate, get their spray tan in less than 5 minutes and they are good to go looking all fit and bronzed.

06-25-2004, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
West Side Tanner Join Date: Dec 27 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,548 Rep Power: 5	We ahve Sundazzlers, good units. No poo poo in the bottom. Engfant, remenber that post on st. pats day ?

06-25-2004, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 8,956 Rep Power: 12	HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HEEEEE HAAAAAAA. I do I do. I will make the news if someone EVER doots in my booth. "Tonights top story a nut case tanning salon owner known as "engfert" (gotta get it wrong) stole a pump truck and was seen spraying down a man in a car with fecal". WHen asked why he yelled out "I'm tired of this Sh*t...literally" he will be spending the rest of his life wrapped in plastic at the loony bin.

06-26-2004, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
tanu01 "The Man" Join Date: Mar 4 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 3,977 Rep Power: 7	The 2004 SunScape booth is a 200wt that really tans. Flick

06-28-2004, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
CCSmith Join Date: Jun 23 2004 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	You should definitely consider Sun Capsule for your standup. 220 watts of power and they have special deals for gyms. Plus they last forever. www.suncapsule.com (800) 272-8267

06-28-2004, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
CCSmith Join Date: Jun 23 2004 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	You should definitely consider Sun Capsule for your standup. 220 watts of power and they have special deals for gyms. Plus they last forever. www.suncapsule.com (800) 272-8267

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