im looking for a tanning bed for sale and all of the prices are a thousand and higher. can you help?

Yes but they are the really old kind and usually buying bulbs to fit them is difficult…that’s for a lay down, i have never even heard of a Stand up for home use

Can you imagine how convenient it would be to have your own tanning bed at home. Home tanning beds can be a fantastic time saver because they let you set the schedule. And, they can help with your budget since you won’t be paying for individual sessions at tanning salon. Unfortunately, your current budget might not be able to handle buying a new home tanning bed. Should you consider looking at used tanning beds? The secondhand market can be a great source of cheap tanning beds, but it’s really important for you to do your homework before you buy.

First of all, you need to do the same sort of careful investigation that you would normally do for any used item, especially used electrical items. You should verify that all the features of the tanning bed are working. In the case of used tanning beds, nonworking features could actually be dangerous. You should pay special attention to the bulbs and the external timer.

Something else you want to find out right away is why the owner is selling. There are plenty of legitimate reasons for selling used tanning beds. If a home unit is for sale by an individual, they may be moving or dealing with financial difficulties. Tanning salons frequently offer cheap tanning beds for sale when they are closing, scaling back operations or upgrading to newer models. But you should beware of used tanning beds that are broken, have operating problems, are difficult to maintain or just don’t do the job.

The most important thing to do when shopping for cheap tanning beds is to fully research brands and models. You should make notes on specific model numbers, year of manufacture and included features. Spend some time in online forums devoted to tanning beds. Ask the online community about some of the models that you’re considering. Forum members are often happy to give you truthful comments and any negative feedback. You can also visit your local tanning bed store to get more information about specific models.

Keep in mind that older models of used tanning beds might not be a safe as newer models. Our knowledge and experience about the health effects of UV radiation continues to grow. The technology of tanning beds has evolved over the years to provide a safer tanning experience in less time. Cheap tanning beds that have been on the market for a while may not have the benefit of this newer technology.

If you’re wondering where to find used tanning beds for sale, your local classifieds are a great place to start. You can also shop online using eBay or Craigslist. If you know of a local store that carries tanning beds, check with them. Even if they don’t sell used tanning beds in the store, they may know of someone who’s hoping to sell there bed.

Used tanning beds may or may not have a warranty. Check with the seller to see if a warranty exists and if it’s still in effect. You’ll also need to find out if the warranty is transferable. Get a copy of the owner’s manual of possible. If the seller no longer has the manual, there’s a good chance you can download a copy online.

One plus of considering used tanning beds is that they’re normally available immediately. Buying a new home tanning bed may involve waiting for delivery. But when you buy a used tanning bed locally, you can load it up and take it home as soon as you pay for it. When you get ready to take your purchase home, keep in mind the used tanning beds are no longer packed for shipping. If you’re not careful loading and unloading, some of the components may be damaged.

Used tanning beds could turn out to be a good deal for you if you do your research up front. Don’t rush into a purchase, and make sure that you’re really saving a significant amount over a new bed. You would think that use tanning beds are a great way to save money. It’s like saving money twice — you don’t have to pay the tanning salon and you don’t have to pay new prices. But cheap tanning beds are no bargain if they endanger your health, are plagued with nonworking features or are a challenge to maintain.

Jim Mcdonald
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/buying-a-used-tanning-bed-will-save-you-money-but-you-need-to-do-your-research-133610.html

If you’re intent on maintaining that tan, the costs involved in your twice to three times per week visit to your tanning salon may be higher than tanning bed prices. For instance, if you pay $20 a week to manage that tan, that’s over a thousand dollars a year.

Besides this, many people don’t have time to visit a commercial tanning bed often enough to properly maintain their tans. When you’re working full-time, raising children, and trying to maintain a sane and healthy life, driving to the tanning salon during their hours can be very stressful. Why continue with this when you can find beds for less than a thousand dollars?

Before you purchase, find a good place in your home for it. There’s nothing worse than picking up a nifty tanning bed only to have nowhere to put it but in your already-crowded laundry room! Since these beds generate a lot of heat, you’ll need to be certain that there is room on all sides of it for air to circulate. You should also pick up a fan, or you can even place it in a room with a window-unit air conditioner for maximum comfort. Also think about privacy when you’re finding a place for it; for this reason, a garage would not work.

Once you’re certain you’ll have room, you can start looking seriously for one. You can frequently find cheap beds on sale at Ebay. Some of them are used, but many of them are relatively new. Occasionally you can even find them new but discontinued models, or repossessed models from bankrupted companies, for sale there. You can also look at a variety of different classified ads sites online that specialize in these items.

Besides used and ebay tanning beds, you can try wholesale websites. You might be able to find cheap beds or tanning equipment on Overstock.com, for instance, and more and more unique items are being sold through Amazon.com. Regular auctions are also a possibility, though you should call before showing up at the auction. And Ebay isn’t the only online auction site.

If you don’t have the room for a tanning bed, you might want to consider a booth. You’d have to stand up for your tanning sessions, which will also require you to raise your arms for a fair period of time to get an even tan; but you can fit a booth into a much smaller area of your home.

An even smaller and more inexpensive option is a tanning lamp, a solarium, or a face bronzer. You won’t be able to tan your whole body at once, but if you have a nice lounge or something similar you can use to tan on, a lamp takes up only a small amount of space, and you may even be more comfortable than on a tanning bed. Cheap tanning lamps, unlike beds, can be stored in small spaces like closets or on shelves.

When you’re buying a cheap bed, you should consider maintenance costs. Tanning beds purchased as new discontinued models, as overstocks, or as repossessed and auctioned merchandise will generally still carry valid warranties; you should ask about this. Some require more expensive replacement bulbs or maintenance procedures than other tanning beds; you should explore this fully prior to purchasing. If you don’t look into these things, your cheap tanner may not be so cheap!

You should also try to find out why these items are cheap. They may have problems that will cost you more money than the price is worth. And you should shop around. Some beds cost nearly as much as new ones – and others are much less expensive than seemingly-comparable used units. Look for a good price, but find out why the price is lower. Again, some of the reasons – like advances in technology rendering newer bulbs less damaging to the skin – may not be acceptable to you.

Aaron Trubic
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/save-your-skin-and-your-money-where-to-find-cheap-tanning-beds-59053.html

I want to know where or how i can get money to buy a business. There are two tanning salons for sale @ 150000 each or 275000 for both and i have no idea about getting a loan to buy a business.

You need to come up with a business plan.

First thing I would do is figure out how much money the salons are capable of producing.

Take the number of beds multiply by the amount charged per use and the number of hours open to give you a (high) estimate of potential.

Now subtract the going wage (plus associated taxes) from that money to see what you might have left.

I looked into tanning salons a few years back and there was no way to pay the former owner and turn a profit. The only way you could turn a profit would be to start from scratch and buy your own beds and secure your own location.

But the money would be very tight, and in America, the insurance is really expensive as the insurace companies are afraid of future lawsuits as your customers develop skin cancer.