Indoor Tanning is a multi-million dollar industry that exists in both the U.S.A and Europe. There is evidence of this in pretty much every major city in the world. Have a look around the next time you're downtown. You'll see all sorts of tanning salons with fancy names like Fabutan and SunQuest. These are all examples of commercial tanning salons that charge men and women to use their equipment. Setting up a tanning salon like this is a fairly attractive business venture for young professionals as well. They get the chance to be with beautiful people and charge between $35 and $50 a session at the same time. This all sounds great but there is a downside. Commercial sunbeds are really expensive. Combine this with the fact that leasing space in a typical commercial district is also pretty pricey and all of a sudden opening an indoor tanning shop doesn't seem like such a great idea. Determined people can make these salons work though. One way new owners cut costs is by getting used tanning beds instead of new ones.

Used tanning beds are also becoming popular amongst tanners looking for a unit for their homes. I suppose men and women that spend a lot of time and money at various salons figure that owning their own unit could save them money in the long run. I've also heard that certain people worry about hygiene at these public tanning salons. Owning your own unit is one way to alleviate these concerns.

If you're in the market for a used sunbed, there are really only two ways to go about getting them - Online or off the street. In this article, we'll compare and contrast these two methods. Before we go any further though, keep in mind that this isn't a complete guide by any means. Tanning beds are expensive and you need to really know your stuff before you buy anything.

If you're comfortable buying stuff online, there are a few different options for you. The best way involves the use of sites like eBay and Craigslist. I prefer these methods because they connect buyers and sellers directly - without going through a middleman. There are a few things you need to know before exploring this option, though. Always check out the seller's rating. With eBay, this is usually pretty easy. If you're using a different site, do a bit of digging with Google in order to determine whether or not he or she is reputable. You also want to inquire about things like warranty and how many hours of use the sunbeds have seen. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Anyone who is worth doing business with will happily address any concerns you may have.

The other way to buy used tanning beds online involves the use of consignment type sites. These sites aren't really noted as consignment stores but they essentially are. Basically they act as a sort of middleman between buyers and sellers of used tanning equipment. The great thing about these sites is they often have quite a bit of stuff listed. The bad thing is they don't stock any inventory. This means they haven't seen the sunbeds with their own eyes and can't really vouch for their quality.

Buying online isn't the only option you have if you're in the market for used sunbeds, though. Because many salon owners get bored with their business and decide to move on, there is usually tanning equipment available on the street. Keep an eye out for this. These owners will often be in a position where they just want out. You can capitalize on this by offering them cash for their tanning beds. This option also let's you see the equipment and even test it yourself.