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STC1996 · 25th May 2008, 10:42 AM

The economy/gas prices are affecting us. We are in small towns and people are really holding on to their money. The stimulus package was a crock of sh!t. It is all going to go into the gas tanks of the taxpayers! I think that this will be possibly the worst JASON to come.

I am going to make a prediction....If the economy and gas prices continue in the direction they are going, I don't think half of us will be here on TanToday as salon owners next May. It's sucks to even think that way, but you gotta look at the reality of the situation.

We were going to remodel and upgrade all the equipment at one of our stores this fall. But now with everything that is going on, we may just close it. Investing in tanning (a luxury expense) when the economy is tanking is not a very smart move. I think our industry is really beginning to see the effects of the high fuel prices/sluggish economy. I believe it is just going to continue to get worse.

I hope and pray that I am wrong. I hope next May, you all say "STC - you were so off the mark with your prediction last year! The tanning industy is stronger than ever, and we all are having the best season ever!"

Good luck to everyone this JASON.

25th May 2008, 10:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
STC1996 Ultra Violet Operative Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 205	Re: Poll: Factors That Affected Your '08 Season The economy/gas prices are affecting us. We are in small towns and people are really holding on to their money. The stimulus package was a crock of sh!t. It is all going to go into the gas tanks of the taxpayers! I think that this will be possibly the worst JASON to come. I am going to make a prediction....If the economy and gas prices continue in the direction they are going, I don't think half of us will be here on TanToday as salon owners next May. It's sucks to even think that way, but you gotta look at the reality of the situation. We were going to remodel and upgrade all the equipment at one of our stores this fall. But now with everything that is going on, we may just close it. Investing in tanning (a luxury expense) when the economy is tanking is not a very smart move. I think our industry is really beginning to see the effects of the high fuel prices/sluggish economy. I believe it is just going to continue to get worse. I hope and pray that I am wrong. I hope next May, you all say "STC - you were so off the mark with your prediction last year! The tanning industy is stronger than ever, and we all are having the best season ever!" Good luck to everyone this JASON. Last edited by STC1996; 25th May 2008 at 10:46 AM..