Do you ever confuse these terms when choosing to buy pre-owned chairs for your salons? This article by Luxspa will help you learn the difference between used vs refurbished vs renewed spa chair, so you can make an easier purchasing decision.
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Used spa chairs - pros and cons
Used spa chairs are pedicure chairs that have been previously owned and are resold, most commonly, between individual owners. Used spa chairs are cheaper than refurbished and renewed ones because individual users do not know how or do not want to repair damaged parts of the chair. Therefore, when you buy them, you will not know how many defects they actually have. So, before you buy a used spa chair, ensure you understand what to look out for so that you don't risk reusing it.
If you're a resourceful and machine-savvy person, buying used spa chairs can be a real bargain — they can be as cheap as giving away. What you need to do when you receive them is repair, which involves replacing damaged parts by purchasing them from eBay.com, ghecu.com, or the manufacturer's websites.
You can also manually upgrade or renew your acquired spa chair. However, you need to buy a used spa chair from a reliable source so that you don't spend a lot of effort, money, and time on repairing it.
Refurbished spa chairs - what to know?
Refurbished spa chairs are chairs that have typically had all damaged or discontinued parts repaired and replaced, and are fully ready for immediate use.
Since having been remodeled, they cost more than regular used spa chairs sold by previous owners on the marketplace or other regular places.
Also, one downside of refurbished spa chairs is that they still look remarkably old. Things like the leather seats, pedicure bowls, armrests, and remotes are functional but look worn out, not as new as brand-new spa chairs.
Finally, these spa chairs are often older versions with less-than-optimal technology. They are often sold with a short or no warranty period by spa resellers, such as eBay.com. Similar to used spa chairs, I strongly recommend that you only buy from a trusted source. Things to keep in mind also include reading your dealer's specifications, policies, and warranties to ensure you're not spending money on something useless.
Renewed spa chairs- the safest option when buying pre-owned spa chairs
The renewed spa chair is a much more upgraded version of the refurbished spa chair. More than simply fixing what's broken, spa chairs will be refreshed to look as "new" as possible, inside and out.
These innovation processes typically include:
- Replacing new leather seats
- Replacing the set of magnet jets and drain pipes
- Repainting armrests, pedicure base and bowl
- Thorough cleaning from outside to inside
GheCu.com is the only company currently offering renewed spa chairs, with a 6-month warranty on all chair items in their renewal collection. You can directly visit their factory in North Carolina to be able to choose the type of chair you like. The regular price for a renewed spa chair is $950, less than half the price of a brand-new pedicure chair.
While buying a used spa chair can save you a lot of money during the remodeling process, it only works if you choose the right one. Always remember that you need to check or try them out before buying from an individual owner. Alternatively, you can also choose to buy them from a trusted dealer like gecu.com that I mentioned above.
