How Many Hours Can a Person Expect To Get From A Tanning Bed?

tannedout · 10-08-2005, 07:05 AM

I've read several threads describing beds as work horses, strong bed, solid performer, etc. Just how many hours can a person reasonably expect to get from a well-maintained tanning bed?

AND

Is there a reasonable rule of thumb regarding the decreasing value (in percentage) of a bed from a tanning hour perspective or is the price mostly driven by the cosmetic appearance?

Just wondering.

Neon Beach · 10-08-2005, 08:10 AM

Forever or until the industry forces you to buy bigger, better, newer, faster, sleeker, flashier with all the bells and whistles units.

caribbean tan man · 10-08-2005, 08:27 AM

The bed will still be working fine if maintained properly but probally be outdated in 2-3 years my old 1985 beds (20 minutes) had around 18,000 when i bought salon and still worked awesome but looked old

Neon Beach · 10-08-2005, 08:37 AM

That's the problem "peer" pressure can often force some salons to invest big bucks to replace units that work perfectly and often look good because they are "outdated". And often they are "outdated" only because they aren't as flashy as the units down the street.

caribbean tan man · 10-08-2005, 08:47 AM

well we got rid of ours when we remodeled we went for a more high tech/retro look and the beds just got worse looking! no peer pressure we just want to be the salon that is more updated in the area ive been the owner for 3 years now and my 2 comps never did a thing since to there salon.i feel customers notice that now i can sit back for a few years and try to make some $$$$$

Neon Beach · 10-08-2005, 08:51 AM

Of course at some point you have to update, but every two to three years seems a bit radical unless the locals are having a keep up with the Jones's war. Replacing units that are 15 years old makes sense though.

tannedout · 10-08-2005, 09:32 AM

18,000 hours - that impressive. Agree the Jones' effect probably kicks in well before the bed needs actually replaced. Seems there'd be someone out there manufacturing replacement plastics (canopy, base and end covers) to soup up old beds to make them look new. If the bed's still functionally sound seems like a bit of a waste of money to replace the beds themselves - new plastics to update the style seems like a business niche for someone. Thanks for your thoughts

Neon Beach · 10-08-2005, 01:47 PM

Every manufacturing can supply original replacement parts for several years I'm sure. Make a unit look "newer" can be done with some new paint or perhaps some vinyl graphics and lettering. Give the unit a funky new name other than what it was sold as.

KatrinSimpson · 10-16-2005, 07:59 PM

I've found one interesting site in the Internet http://www.770k.com. This company offers favorable services:
770k works in a correct direction, explaining, that such projects are necessary for the development of a modern society and sights.
Is it joke?

Mali · 10-17-2005, 09:40 AM

Dude for REAL she has SPAMMED every post!

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10-08-2005, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
tannedout Join Date: Oct 1 2005 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	I've read several threads describing beds as work horses, strong bed, solid performer, etc. Just how many hours can a person reasonably expect to get from a well-maintained tanning bed? AND Is there a reasonable rule of thumb regarding the decreasing value (in percentage) of a bed from a tanning hour perspective or is the price mostly driven by the cosmetic appearance? Just wondering.

10-08-2005, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Forever or until the industry forces you to buy bigger, better, newer, faster, sleeker, flashier with all the bells and whistles units.

10-08-2005, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 32 Posts: 5,098 Rep Power: 31	The bed will still be working fine if maintained properly but probally be outdated in 2-3 years my old 1985 beds (20 minutes) had around 18,000 when i bought salon and still worked awesome but looked old

10-08-2005, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	That's the problem "peer" pressure can often force some salons to invest big bucks to replace units that work perfectly and often look good because they are "outdated". And often they are "outdated" only because they aren't as flashy as the units down the street.

10-08-2005, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 32 Posts: 5,098 Rep Power: 31	well we got rid of ours when we remodeled we went for a more high tech/retro look and the beds just got worse looking! no peer pressure we just want to be the salon that is more updated in the area ive been the owner for 3 years now and my 2 comps never did a thing since to there salon.i feel customers notice that now i can sit back for a few years and try to make some $$$$$

10-08-2005, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Of course at some point you have to update, but every two to three years seems a bit radical unless the locals are having a keep up with the Jones's war. Replacing units that are 15 years old makes sense though.

10-08-2005, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
tannedout Join Date: Oct 1 2005 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	18,000 hours - that impressive. Agree the Jones' effect probably kicks in well before the bed needs actually replaced. Seems there'd be someone out there manufacturing replacement plastics (canopy, base and end covers) to soup up old beds to make them look new. If the bed's still functionally sound seems like a bit of a waste of money to replace the beds themselves - new plastics to update the style seems like a business niche for someone. Thanks for your thoughts

10-08-2005, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Every manufacturing can supply original replacement parts for several years I'm sure. Make a unit look "newer" can be done with some new paint or perhaps some vinyl graphics and lettering. Give the unit a funky new name other than what it was sold as.

10-16-2005, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
KatrinSimpson Join Date: Oct 16 2005 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 0	I've found one interesting site in the Internet http://www.770k.com. This company offers favorable services: 770k works in a correct direction, explaining, that such projects are necessary for the development of a modern society and sights. Is it joke?

10-17-2005, 09:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mali I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 25 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 33 Posts: 3,343 Rep Power: 19	Dude for REAL she has SPAMMED every post!

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