The prices on tanning beds vary according to models and make. The most expensive models are those that use a large number of ultra-violet bulbs to produce quick and uniform tanning. The price also depends on the shape and styling of the product, as also the materials used. Some units also have additional features like a cooling fan, a built-in radio or MP3 player, and other goodies to make it more comfortable for the user.
The lower-level tanning beds can be bought for $799 to $899; the cost of medium level beds ranges from $3,000 to $3,500; while the more sophisticated beds can cost anything up to $10,000. The user also has the option of buying used tanning beds too. These beds are much cheaper, and can be bought for prices ranging from $150 to $2,000.
A good place to aquire tanning beds is the Internet. A customer can get a tanning bed at a price that is much less than the price offered by a retail store. This is because of the low overheads involved in running a website. The website owner has one more advantage. He is dealing directly with the manufacturer, and can afford to pass on larger discounts to his customers. But be sure to compare prices, since buying a large heavy item such as a tanning bed online is going to also have high shipping costs.
Another place to buy a tanning bed is a auction organized by the manufacturer. This happens when a manufacturer wants to phase out a model, and offers the entire stock at reduced prices. There are some distributors too who hold a sale from time to time. They too sell tanning beds at low prices during such sales.
One can also expect to get good prices when one buys a large number of beds. The manufacturer or the distributor then offers a price which is much less than the retail price of each bed. The same applies to distress sales or sales organized by tanning salons. A customer can get a good price at either of these sales.