A 16 Bulb tanning bed is standard when it comes to residential tanning bed models. While more tanning bulbs may be favorable for commercial beds at your local salon, this type of bed is adequate for most home tanning bed users.
You will get a decent tan with this type of sunbed as long as you use good quality bulbs and make sure they are replaced as needed. Many new beds feature more than 16 bulbs, but you can find great used beds in this category. Shopping for a used bed is just like shopping for any other high priced item.
Knowing where to look is half the battle when shopping for a bed. You may want to check Craigslist and/or your local newspaper classifieds when looking to buy a bed. Craigslist is a website that lists free classified ads from people all over the country. If you cannot find the bed you want in the classifieds, eBay is another option. When shopping on eBay for any item make sure the seller you are considering buying from has a long history of positive feedback. Also double check the shipping costs because shipping is often where things get expensive.
A bed with 16 bulbs is a good choice for the residential owner on a budget who wants the benefits of tanning at a lower cost. There will be no more transportation costs to get to the tanning gallery and no more overpriced salon fees. A gallery often try to make money on the sun tanning lotions they sell. This expense can be reduced by buying your tanning lotions from discount sites like BizRate or eBay. If you suffer from seasonal depression you will find that a tanning bed is a good way to help lift your mood. Another reason many people enjoy home tanning is because it helps the body make more vitamin D.
Another thing you have to take into consideration when buying is that at some point your bed might brake and you need to get it fixed. What about warranty? Where do I get parts ? Can I fix it myself? Do I have to ship it to the manufacturer or will they send a person to my home to repair it? These are important factors to take into considerations when choosing either a new or used bed and which model to chose.
A 16 bulb tanning bed is a great start for anyone who wants to enter the world of at home tanning without spending a fortune. If you find that you love the tan you get from this type of bed but want something more modern and efficient, you may want to upgrade to a 26 buld tanning bed or even a 28 bulb tanning bed. These beds will give you a more authentic gallery experience right from the comfort and convenience of home tanning.
