Lately, it seems that everyone is using tanning beds and hitting the tanning salons more and more often. But, heading down to the salon each day can be a timely and costly trip. With packages that range from $3 to $20 per session, hitting the tanning beds each day adds up fast. So, if you are one of those avid tanners, you might be considering purchasing a tanning bed for your home to save you some cash. New tanning beds are often expensive, although they end up paying for themselves in no time. So, often, tanners opt for a cheaper way to find a great tanning bed – wholesale.

There are many shops all over the nation that sell wholesale tanning beds to everyone from salons to individuals. You can easily search online to find some in your area, or to just find the best deals. Usually, vendors that advertise online have a bigger sales base than local wholesalers. When you order through an online vendor, you can usually get a cheaper price, but you will have to pay shipping and handling, which can add up quick. So, you can often call in to place your order and find out if there are any other larger orders heading toward your area. If so, most wholesalers will allow individuals to add their tanning bed to that order to save on shipping and handling.

Another option on wholesalers is to find one in your area. If you are close to a large city, you should be able to find several wholesalers that you can speak to about getting a cheap tanning bed through them. Some will have great deals on overstocks that they need to clear out, used tanning beds, demos, and other deals that you might not find online since the wholesaler in your area actually has the bed there and needs to move it. Another plus to finding a wholesaler in your area is that there is not much involved in the shipping process. You won’t have the monster fees for shipping a new tanning bed that you would from an online resource.

If you are searching out a wholesaler and can’t seem to find one that is cheap enough to purchase from, you can always just get in touch with the manufacturer personally. Sometimes, you can find great deals from them on overstocks, demos, and even new models that they are needed to test out before they mass market them to salons. Purchasing directly from the manufacturer is a great way to get a discounted tanning bed. While some manufacturers are easier to work with than others, call them all and see what type of deal they can offer you if you purchase directly from them, instead of going through a vendor or wholesaler. Sometimes, you can even get a great deal on your shipping costs!

Just remember to check around and consider all your options before you strike a deal and plop down your hard-earned cash on a new tanning bed. Shopping around will give you the best deals and the best options!

You’re tired of heading down to the tanning salon each day, waiting in line, and taking an hour out of your daily routine. So, you’d really like to have a tanning bed in your home. You’ve looked around online, you’ve looked around in local shops, and you just don’t want to spend that much money on a brand new tanning bed. Now what? Should you buy a used tanning bed, or just continue to go to the salon each day? Purchasing a used tanning bed isn’t a problem, but there are a few things that you should know before you purchase one from either an individual or a company.

Remember when you are looking around at used tanning beds that they are no longer under any type of factory or shop warranty. Usually, the owner has had them for several years and has purchased a new one. So, you want to try to find out where the tanning bed was used before you purchase it. Purchasing one from an individual, or one that was owned by an individual, will be a better buy than one that was used in a tanning salon, as these are used hundreds of times a week. And, when the bed begins to burn out, you stand a higher risk for burns and other injuries.

Before you buy a used tanning bed, ask to try out all the features first. Have the salesperson or individual turn on the bed and make sure that all the bulbs work, the timer (if automatic) works, and that the fans work as well. (Make sure that you wear your eye protection when checking out a used tanning bed to ensure that you don’t damage your eyes.) Check all the wiring and outside of the tanning bed for obvious problems, cracks, frays, and other flaws that might cause a hazard to your or your home when you are using it. If you see flaws that would cause a major problem, don’t purchase the tanning bed.

If you do find a used tanning bed that you feel is in great working order and decide to purchase it, a good rule is to replace all the bulbs before you use it. Even if the owner says that they have replaced them all recently, you never know. Burnt out bulbs can cause injuries, burns, and can damage the bed itself if not replaced in a timely manner, so better safe than sorry on this issue.

Keep in mind that if you do purchase a used tanning bed, you will not be able to return it (unless there is a 30-60-90 day warranty from a store). So, if anything does go wrong with your bed, you are stuck with a piece of equipment that you won’t be able to use. To ensure that you aren’t placed in this predicament, make sure that you are able to test out the tanning bed before you purchase it. Just following some common sense rules of thumb when you are searching for a used tanning bed will help you to make the right decision.

And, remember, sometimes it is best just to go ahead and purchase a discount or wholesale new tanning bed than waste money on a used one.