[theislandtan]

Originally Posted by Tanning Queen

Because that is what VHR should be priced at.

If Salons dont charge what the equipment is worth it brings down the whole industry. Are you going to start charging $19.99 unlimited use on it next? Price the bed according to what it deserves. Even in a depresssed market, that bed should get $25+ a session. YOu brought it in as a basic bed and will be difficult to raise prices on it. Have you relamped it yet? DO you know how much it will cost for that? Parts on those beds are more expensive and it costs more to run it than an avg bed. Need more electric and AC. Both additional costs. YOu are losing money if you dont price it right.

HOw long have you been in business?

At least we're getting down to the real issue here... You're fear that we're bringing down prices.

I don't need to raise prices on the bed to the level you’re talking about because I know what my profits are. When I factor in electric, maintenance and lamps I am content with what the bed brings in per use. I couldn't care less how it affects the salon down the street. If the bed requires maintenance that is to costly I'll trash it and buy another one just like it.

We price our products at reasonable rates. Our members know they get value when buying from us. I see no reason to change it. And before I hear about JASON… The salon has already brought in enough to save for nearly 6 months of overhead. This is on top if re-lamping every bed, purchasing the HP, buying several thousands of dollars worth of lotions, tools and meters, paying part time help, and advertising. We’re concerned about JASON so we’re looking at other things that will help bring in additional income, but it isn’t going to break us.>>

We’ve owned the salon since March of this year. It was opened December of last year.

Do you own a salon?