buying used?

lewdyju · 08-24-2006, 02:56 PM

What are your thoughts? I am curiuos if any have been nightmares or successful. I know I am going to be looking for a quality HPB but am not sure if I should just buy new like the rest of my equipment. Thanks for your input!

TomorrowSun · 08-24-2006, 03:18 PM

IF your buying from an individual, see the unit working, that is the best thing I can tell you. If your buying from a dist, then you are a little safer. (not always thought). It all depends on if the dist. knows anything about HP.

Marca · 08-24-2006, 04:12 PM

First units we bought new, after that used but from the original manufacturer. Should have bought used much earlier.

caribbean tan man · 08-24-2006, 04:14 PM

if you can find what u like used id go that way. if its in good shape with the right hours and its quality to begin with i dont hink you can go wrong....so long the price is right

PS if you buy from a used bed guy make sure to get all the parts....har

lewdyju · 08-24-2006, 04:15 PM

Thanks, do they refurbish the used? Isn't it funny how they don't let you know about used beds when you tell them you are a new salon? I already know what I would net salon if I can ever get my 1st one opened!

caribbean tan man · 08-24-2006, 04:17 PM

if its from a disty it should be refurbished ....but who really knows. if your opening a NEW salon you might want to get a mix of used and new. unless you get pratically brand new looking used equipment. i just think most tanners go to new salons for new equipment......IMO

Marca · 08-24-2006, 04:23 PM

All the used equipment we got is refurbished and looking brand new.

Steve Underhill · 08-26-2006, 11:17 AM

In my opinion the only time you should consider used is when it caries the same warranty as new, and only provided by the manufacturer. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for problems. how many times has a salon owner purchased a used bed from a source that says it is like new and I will warranty it. The person not only will not stand behind it but there is no guarantee that they will be in business long enough to help you. If you purchase from the manufacturer they typically have refurbished it or will give it to you with the same warranty of a new system. Personally I think it is best to buy new. Your equipment is an extension of the packaging you are trying to put forth. If your statement is we are the best salon in the area and we have some great used equipment to prove it. Than go ahead, on the other hand if the used equipment is basically new, you will be OK.

caribbean tan man · 08-26-2006, 11:23 AM

i would look for private sales from a closing business.

sundude · 08-26-2006, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Underhill

In my opinion the only time you should consider used is when it caries the same warranty as new, and only provided by the manufacturer. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for problems. how many times has a salon owner purchased a used bed from a source that says it is like new and I will warranty it. The person not only will not stand behind it but there is no guarantee that they will be in business long enough to help you. If you purchase from the manufacturer they typically have refurbished it or will give it to you with the same warranty of a new system. Personally I think it is best to buy new. Your equipment is an extension of the packaging you are trying to put forth. If your statement is we are the best salon in the area and we have some great used equipment to prove it. Than go ahead, on the other hand if the used equipment is basically new, you will be OK.

Do you have any used beds for sale?

08-24-2006, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
lewdyju I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 5 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,222 Rep Power: 5	buying used? What are your thoughts? I am curiuos if any have been nightmares or successful. I know I am going to be looking for a quality HPB but am not sure if I should just buy new like the rest of my equipment. Thanks for your input!

08-24-2006, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
TomorrowSun I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2006 Location: British Columbia Age: 36 Posts: 571 Rep Power: 3	Re: buying used? IF your buying from an individual, see the unit working, that is the best thing I can tell you. If your buying from a dist, then you are a little safer. (not always thought). It all depends on if the dist. knows anything about HP. __________________ www.islcovetravel.com

08-24-2006, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Marca I'm Banned Join Date: Mar 17 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 7,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: buying used? First units we bought new, after that used but from the original manufacturer. Should have bought used much earlier.

08-24-2006, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 32 Posts: 5,098 Rep Power: 31	Re: buying used? if you can find what u like used id go that way. if its in good shape with the right hours and its quality to begin with i dont hink you can go wrong....so long the price is right PS if you buy from a used bed guy make sure to get all the parts....har __________________ someone PM me when a good tanning topic is posted. :lol:

08-24-2006, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
lewdyju I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 5 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,222 Rep Power: 5	Re: buying used? Thanks, do they refurbish the used? Isn't it funny how they don't let you know about used beds when you tell them you are a new salon? I already know what I would net salon if I can ever get my 1st one opened!

08-24-2006, 04:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 32 Posts: 5,098 Rep Power: 31	Re: buying used? if its from a disty it should be refurbished ....but who really knows. if your opening a NEW salon you might want to get a mix of used and new. unless you get pratically brand new looking used equipment. i just think most tanners go to new salons for new equipment......IMO __________________ someone PM me when a good tanning topic is posted. :lol:

08-24-2006, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Marca I'm Banned Join Date: Mar 17 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 7,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: buying used? All the used equipment we got is refurbished and looking brand new.

08-26-2006, 11:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Steve Underhill Join Date: Apr 21 2004 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 57 Posts: 620 Rep Power: 5	Re: buying used? In my opinion the only time you should consider used is when it caries the same warranty as new, and only provided by the manufacturer. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for problems. how many times has a salon owner purchased a used bed from a source that says it is like new and I will warranty it. The person not only will not stand behind it but there is no guarantee that they will be in business long enough to help you. If you purchase from the manufacturer they typically have refurbished it or will give it to you with the same warranty of a new system. Personally I think it is best to buy new. Your equipment is an extension of the packaging you are trying to put forth. If your statement is we are the best salon in the area and we have some great used equipment to prove it. Than go ahead, on the other hand if the used equipment is basically new, you will be OK.

08-26-2006, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 32 Posts: 5,098 Rep Power: 31	Re: buying used? i would look for private sales from a closing business. __________________ someone PM me when a good tanning topic is posted. :lol:

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