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coldgyn · 12th July 2006, 05:57 PM

What would it be? I'm thinking about doing a HP Standup and 818 and no 360. Assuming well trained, motivated staff (snicker) would I lose any business?

MacDaddy · 12th July 2006, 06:16 PM

I'll let you know after the Nashville show. Wink! Wink!

gottatanfl · 12th July 2006, 07:46 PM

That would depend on where you are. In my area there are no HP units for 35 miles, so one could add any type and be ahead of the game.

Din · 12th July 2006, 08:16 PM

There is a Saturn HP standup at a salon 1 mile away....I have the KING 420 by SunItalia....No other HP units in the city for approx 25-30 miles, people don't even know that the Saturn is at the other salon and that it's a HP equipment.....the Bed will always outsell the stanup because it's more relaxing....They get hot and customer doesn't want to stand for 12 minutes in a hot standup.

It's my #1 used bed and i only have the one....More used than our 200W VHR standup and VHR bed and base beds......All you would need is one to get the neighbours going wild, then you could always add a second. And I have 2 of everything else...and only 1 King and it outsells all other beds.....will be adding a second next year. Also have the Sunsport Platinum at our other location...Mattress, 20min session as opposed to the 12 minutes on the KING...go for the less time, get more people in per day.

I would suggest a 360 laydown, because it's not just the greatest tan, but the experience and the looks sells itself, people always want the best. Make sure you put it in the first room in the front so that people in the lobby can see it as they wait for it and want it even more.

Good Luck with your decisions.

IsoItalia HP Standup
Saturn HP Standup

Only ones worth looking at.

check out http://www.sunitalia.com/beds.html

coldgyn · 12th July 2006, 08:57 PM

Din,

I'm cosidering a King. How does it compare to other 360's. I've tanned in the Chrono's, Matrix and Mastersun but never the King. There is quite a bit of HP around these parts.

Din · 12th July 2006, 09:17 PM

I've used the Chronos, Matrix, King, Sunsport Platinum.

King is at the top. Matrix is very good but it's more like a VHR on steroids rather than a real HP unit. People can burn.

King has given even the most redheads, pale white a dark long lasting tan.

I think the King looks better than all of them. Sunsport tans amazing also but it's a 20min session on a mattress...comfortable as heck but too long for the business person that wants in and out and the best results. We also have a Sunsport Platinum at one of our locations.

King will sell itself just by presentation.....the tan then speaks for itself. Or the MAGIC from Sunitalia....but the Contoured acrylic on the KING is amazing and the most comfortable and that is why we went with the KING.

King is cheaper too......BONUS!!!!

chronos is good but it looks like a Ron Popeil rotisserie....set it and forget it. Not the best for presentation.

uv2021 · 12th July 2006, 11:56 PM

If I just had one HP I would cry.And screw you Din,the Chronos looks better than the King.

Your King just looks good because you had a great installer.

Din · 13th July 2006, 06:41 PM

HAHAHAHA.....I never said the chronos never tanned well, but I think the King looks nicer. It may not look like it up close....but have you seen Chronos in some pics. Looks like rotisserie....LOL. How can you add pictures for advertising. Speaking of pictures.....my installer took pictures of the King over a year ago and I haven't seen them yet.

My installer was great, i think you are right...... That's what makes it look as good as it is. I'm gonna have to call my installer and get those pics and a voice chip. And then after slow season maybe get a second HP.......Or bring Sunsport Platinum up here and Get another down at other location......we'll see. It's doing great though....

Natureboy · 13th July 2006, 10:21 PM

To hell with all of that. Put in a Magic and be the TOP DOG.

Drew · 13th July 2006, 10:40 PM

My Chronos takes 74 amps v your 100 bed and I make the same money per tan and it looks just as impressive if not more to the customers. WE give customers too much credit.
Can anyone make an all orange bed. HOT

Natureboy · 13th July 2006, 11:32 PM

Din · 14th July 2006, 04:12 PM

Just set them and forget them.......The Chronos....LOL

Am I wrong? Just my opinion....maybe you couldn't see it until i actually put a Chicken in there.....

engfant · 14th July 2006, 06:12 PM

Isn't that made by RONCO???

Din · 14th July 2006, 08:38 PM

Yes, Ron Popeil's company RONCO now sells HP beds. You also get the paint hair spray with it to cover up bald spots with 5x bronzers.....LOL

W8INLINE · 15th July 2006, 02:17 AM

DIN can you stop smelling the Hempz bottles again.....

gottatanfl · 15th July 2006, 01:17 PM

OMG, that was funny....

Din · 15th July 2006, 02:21 PM

The Hempz Moisturizer keeps me going......LOL

12th July 2006, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
coldgyn Super Star Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Coast Posts: 636	If you just had one HP What would it be? I'm thinking about doing a HP Standup and 818 and no 360. Assuming well trained, motivated staff (snicker) would I lose any business?

12th July 2006, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Din Smartass Canuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 9,126	There is a Saturn HP standup at a salon 1 mile away....I have the KING 420 by SunItalia....No other HP units in the city for approx 25-30 miles, people don't even know that the Saturn is at the other salon and that it's a HP equipment.....the Bed will always outsell the stanup because it's more relaxing....They get hot and customer doesn't want to stand for 12 minutes in a hot standup. It's my #1 used bed and i only have the one....More used than our 200W VHR standup and VHR bed and base beds......All you would need is one to get the neighbours going wild, then you could always add a second. And I have 2 of everything else...and only 1 King and it outsells all other beds.....will be adding a second next year. Also have the Sunsport Platinum at our other location...Mattress, 20min session as opposed to the 12 minutes on the KING...go for the less time, get more people in per day. I would suggest a 360 laydown, because it's not just the greatest tan, but the experience and the looks sells itself, people always want the best. Make sure you put it in the first room in the front so that people in the lobby can see it as they wait for it and want it even more. Good Luck with your decisions. IsoItalia HP Standup Saturn HP Standup Only ones worth looking at. check out http://www.sunitalia.com/beds.html Last edited by Din : 12th July 2006 at 08:25 PM.

13th July 2006, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Din Smartass Canuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 9,126	HAHAHAHA.....I never said the chronos never tanned well, but I think the King looks nicer. It may not look like it up close....but have you seen Chronos in some pics. Looks like rotisserie....LOL. How can you add pictures for advertising. Speaking of pictures.....my installer took pictures of the King over a year ago and I haven't seen them yet. My installer was great, i think you are right...... That's what makes it look as good as it is. I'm gonna have to call my installer and get those pics and a voice chip. And then after slow season maybe get a second HP.......Or bring Sunsport Platinum up here and Get another down at other location......we'll see. It's doing great though.... Last edited by Din : 13th July 2006 at 06:44 PM.

13th July 2006, 10:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Natureboy Moderator Security Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada, just north of 50 Posts: 2,924	To hell with all of that. Put in a Magic and be the TOP DOG. __________________ Original Tantoday Class of 2000! Tellin' it like it is. www.millenniumtan.com

13th July 2006, 11:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Natureboy Moderator Security Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada, just north of 50 Posts: 2,924	__________________ Original Tantoday Class of 2000! Tellin' it like it is. www.millenniumtan.com

12th July 2006, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
MacDaddy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,102	I'll let you know after the Nashville show. Wink! Wink!

12th July 2006, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
gottatanfl Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: unknown Posts: 1,557	That would depend on where you are. In my area there are no HP units for 35 miles, so one could add any type and be ahead of the game.

12th July 2006, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
coldgyn Super Star Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Coast Posts: 636	Din, I'm cosidering a King. How does it compare to other 360's. I've tanned in the Chrono's, Matrix and Mastersun but never the King. There is quite a bit of HP around these parts.

12th July 2006, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Din Smartass Canuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 9,126	I've used the Chronos, Matrix, King, Sunsport Platinum. King is at the top. Matrix is very good but it's more like a VHR on steroids rather than a real HP unit. People can burn. King has given even the most redheads, pale white a dark long lasting tan. I think the King looks better than all of them. Sunsport tans amazing also but it's a 20min session on a mattress...comfortable as heck but too long for the business person that wants in and out and the best results. We also have a Sunsport Platinum at one of our locations. King will sell itself just by presentation.....the tan then speaks for itself. Or the MAGIC from Sunitalia....but the Contoured acrylic on the KING is amazing and the most comfortable and that is why we went with the KING. King is cheaper too......BONUS!!!! chronos is good but it looks like a Ron Popeil rotisserie....set it and forget it. Not the best for presentation.

12th July 2006, 11:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
uv2021 Super Star Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 545	If I just had one HP I would cry.And screw you Din,the Chronos looks better than the King. Your King just looks good because you had a great installer.

13th July 2006, 10:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Drew Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ca Posts: 2,890	My Chronos takes 74 amps v your 100 bed and I make the same money per tan and it looks just as impressive if not more to the customers. WE give customers too much credit. Can anyone make an all orange bed. HOT

14th July 2006, 04:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Din Smartass Canuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 9,126	Just set them and forget them.......The Chronos....LOL Am I wrong? Just my opinion....maybe you couldn't see it until i actually put a Chicken in there..... Last edited by Din : 14th July 2006 at 04:22 PM.

14th July 2006, 06:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
engfant The Good, The Bad, The Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: at home Posts: 2,158	Isn't that made by RONCO???

14th July 2006, 08:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Din Smartass Canuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 9,126	Yes, Ron Popeil's company RONCO now sells HP beds. You also get the paint hair spray with it to cover up bald spots with 5x bronzers.....LOL

15th July 2006, 02:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
W8INLINE Hall of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Global Posts: 2,004	DIN can you stop smelling the Hempz bottles again.....

15th July 2006, 01:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
gottatanfl Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: unknown Posts: 1,557	OMG, that was funny....

15th July 2006, 02:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Din Smartass Canuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 9,126	The Hempz Moisturizer keeps me going......LOL

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