Tips Getting Used Tanning Beds...

Is it a good idea to buy a used tanning beds? There are two schools of thought about this subject.

On the one hand, one could say that buying a pre owned tanning bed contains about the same amount of risk as buying used car. Just as if you were purchasing a car, a buyer of a pre-owned tanning bed should ask the year, make, model and about the built-in obsolescence of the product.

On the other hand, one might want to ask why a business wants to sell a used tanning bed. Perhaps it was malfunctioning. The first thing to do before purchasing any used tanning bed is to ask the seller why they are selling. Then, make sure you get in writing, all the things you want from this bed: That is works properly, the electrical is in good working order, the acrylics are not damaged (some minor heat cracks are expected), and that it will work 'out of the box'.

If it is due to bankruptcy or the salon is going our of business, you are probably better off than being told something such as "parts for this particular tanning bed are hard to replace", or "the top doesn't close right". Another danger of purchasing a used bed is that the product could be defective or have an expired warranty. But, if the bed is working ok, get some insurance. No not the actual insurance policy. Find out if there is someone in your area that can work on the brand of tanning bed you are buying.

Where do you get used -- quality -- tanning beds for sale? There are many dealers that can be found in the backs of Looking Fit or other tanning salon trade journals. However, you can do a Google Search for 'tanning bed dealers'. But, you have to be careful with these guys. We no longer deal with dealers for reasons I don't want to get into. But just cover all your bases.. But I love Ebay for used tanning beds and parts. See for yourself...

A few more tips to consider are:

How many hours are on the bed? A lot of hours is a sign of potential problems to come.

Also, ask how often the bed was cleaned internally. Lots of lotion and dust can cause damage over the long haul.

Find more tips on used commercial tannig beds in this article.