It seems that with the tanning industry growing like it is today it would be a lot easier for individuals to find tanning beds at better prices. But, the truth is that most companies offer tanning beds to individuals at pretty high prices. That is, unless you know where to look! So, if you are in the market for a new tanning bed for your home, here are some great tips and ideas on how to get a discount tanning bed!

1. When searching for a discount tanning bed, a great place to start is with local shops. Usually, these are wholesalers who deal in bulk, but will sell to individuals as well. During the slower times of the year, such as winter, these dealers might find themselves with extra inventory that they need to move. Use this to your advantage! With these older, but still new, units sitting on their floor, these wholesalers will be happy to deal on some of their tanning beds, ensuring that you can get in on some great prices on the bed you want.

2. If you can’t find a wholesaler in your area that has what you want, try looking online at wholesalers. Usually, you can find a great deal here as well, and if you don’t want to pay for the expensive shipping, you can always ask if you can tack your order onto a larger order headed your way to a salon. This can help you save money on the shipping costs of getting your new discount tanning bed.

3. After you’ve tried to find the best deal through a wholesaler or online store, you can go directly to the manufacturer to see what kind of deal you can get there. While some won’t deal directly with consumers, most will have no problem with offering you a great deal on their current tanning beds. Usually, you can find great prices on discounted tanning beds due to old stock, demos, and even newer models that need to be tried out. So, this is a great avenue to find the bed that you want at a great price.

4. If you still don’t want to spent that kind of money, you can always try to purchase a used bed. Purchasing a used bed isn’t always the best avenue to go, so you should always try to get a good deal on a new one before you search out a used tanning bed. When you are shopping for a used tanning bed, it is better to purchase one from an individual or that was owned by an individual rather than one that was used by a salon. Salons use their tanning beds hundreds of times a week, where as an individual will use it 10 times or less a week. Be sure to check the used tanning bed out completely before you agree to purchase it.

No matter what type of tanning bed you are after, if you do your research, you can always find one at a great price that won’t kill your budget. So, keep searching through your local and online wholesalers, as well as manufacturers and you are sure to find the perfect discounted tanning bed for you!

While many people know all about the harmful effects of the sun’s rays and of tanning beds, few stop to consider the health benefits of getting that beautiful, tanned skin. Health benefits? That’s right! Spending a healthy amount of time in the sun or a tanning bed can actually produce some great effects on your body and your mind. Here are some of the positive effects of tanning beds that you can enjoy!

1. Although most people worry about getting cancer from the UV rays, you can actually prevent some other cancers if you use a tanning bed in moderation. It has been found that people who take advantage of UV rays have a lower risk of getting colon, ovarian, and breast cancers. And, those that do get these cancers have a lower mortality rate if they still bask in the tanning bed’s or sun’s glow!

2. Vitamin D is produced in our bodies by both, sunlight and UV rays from tanning beds. This vitamin is essential for calcium to help build strong bones and to help in the fight against osteoporosis. Studies have found that most people do not get the proper amount of calcium in their diets, either from dairy products or vitamins, so what better way to gain the positive effects of Vitamin D than to enjoy some warm rays.

3. Along the same lines as Vitamin D, research has found that the sun and tanning bed rays are also a way to boost the skin’s natural protection for our bodies. When you are exposed to these rays, in the right amounts, you will have less of a chance to burn if you happen to stay in the sun too long. Preparing your skin for the summer months is a great way to keep those awful burns from emerging on your summer vacation.

4. Research is emerging that suggests that sunlight and tanning beds also help reduce the symptoms of PMS and PMDD. For women who suffer from these problems each month, a health dose of tanning can do some good in helping to dispel some of the symptoms such as: mood swings, cramps, and migraines.

5. Tanning beds and sunlight has also shown to have a positive effect on those suffering from depression and anxiety problems. While research is still determining why this happens, the results of the tests show that people who suffer from mild to almost debilitating depression and anxiety problems show fewer symptoms when they were using a tanning bed or being exposed to the sun’s rays on a daily basis.

6. For those travelers who suffer from jet lag, it has been found that tanning beds and sunlight help you to get over that lag faster than just staying indoors. Some doctors believe that this helps to “reset� your internal clock and to get you back up and on your feet faster.

There are actually many other positive effects of tanning beds and sunlight that have been shown to help people with many different problems. Ask your doctor or health care professional if tanning might help to alleviate some of your problems and how much is the right amount for you.