.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Beauty - Expert Panel
What are the benefits of purchasing second-hand beauty equipment over new systems?
Angela
Barbagelata- Fabes
Chairman of The Carlton Group
“When buying second hand beauty equipment there is often the opportunity to snap up a bargain.”
“However, it is essential that the equipment you are purchasing has been well looked after, otherwise it may not represent good value for money. Bear in mind, that second hand equipment does not come with a warranty.
“For safety, when buying second hand equipment consider sending it to the supplier for a full service and to possibly get electrodes and cables changed. In this way salon owners and therapists can be reassured that they are doing their utmost to ensure that the equipment is in good working order. Also consider ex-demo items.
“At The Carlton Group, we have a list of these items on our website. As they have been used in demonstrations and at exhibitions they are offered at a reduced price. These represent good value for money as the buyer has the reassurance of purchasing direct from the supplier.”
Andréa Ní Éalaithe
Marketing Manager Star Products International
“To be honest I would have the opposite opinion and wouldn’t recommend that salons purchase second hand equipment.We see people being over charged all the time when they do this.”
“For example – when Spray Tanning was first launched in Ireland, some machines were €4,000. Now you can get machines for €250. So the person who originally bought the machine sells it on at a discount – even 50% - and someone buys it second hand for €2,000 (thinking they are saving loads!!). They have already paid far more than they could have got a new machine for. This new second hand buyer may not be aware if there are any problems with the machine. They don’t have the guarantee or warranty that they would with a new machine.
“Parts may also be a problem with older equipment as they may now be obsolete.”
Gary Lipman
Managing Director of Ergoline UK, and Chairman of The Sunbed Association
“Equipping a facility with new equipment is a costly and time consuming project, and there is always a pressure to get the best deal.”
“However, this doesn’t necessarily mean the best price but more importantly securing the best overall package for your business. Yet, whatever the business transaction, one thing you should be certain about is that you are actually buying and receiving the products originally specifi ed.
“Salon owners have told me of a number of incidences where second hand sunbeds have been sold as new but turned out to be several years old and in a few cases unsafe to use.
“Very importantly, since 1st April 2009, any sunbed traded in Europe, whether new or second-hand, must not exceed irradiance levels of 0.3W/m2 to comply with European standards.
“Failure to do so may result in legal prosecution.”
Anita
Murray Managing Director Pink Distribution
“It can be a difficult decision to decide whether to buy new beauty systems or second hand equipment.”
“The main attraction for purchasing second hand is affordability and for the small clinic or salon working on a restricted budget purchasing second hand equipment offers the opportunity to stay ahead of the tide and offer the customer treatments from the fast
growing Medi-Spa sector (i.e Laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and non surgical facelift systems) but ensuring at the same time you’re getting an attractive return on investment. Often a used system can be had for two-thirds of its original retail price - a nice saving, assuming that no problems arise.
“The pitfalls of buying second-hand equipment can be minimised considerably by ensuring the equipment is purchased from a reputable dealer or the manufacturer’s agents who often carry demo models. With this you can ensure the system will come with a guarantee and future support.
“Large suppliers who have built a good name for themselves will want to ensure that any demo/second-hand equipment they supply will work satisfactorily and that they have satisfied customers who will return again.
“Some companies now offer ‘Approved Used’ systems, these are typically refurbished systems that have been used in training centres, on display at exhibitions or used for demonstration purposes. These approved used systems are very keenly priced and come with a warranty as well as training places.”
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