Anyone interested in an old Kree Imperial Deluxe?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Kree-Imperia...9QQcmdZViewItem

A working Kree Imperial Deluxe... just proves our point that old electrolysis machines don't usually die, they just stop being used. I used to say that they lasted as long as radios, but I had to re-think that... they last longer than most radios, televisions, Ipods, and mp3 players. My last one was on for the better part of a decade, rarely ever turned off, due to a quirk in the system that allowed my forgetfulness to risk not being able to do a treatment if I had not powered it down properly. I decided it was better to have it always on like a computer, than to have a client arrive just to find we could do no work. How long would the average brand new television last if one left it on day and night from day one? it wouldn't be 9 years, I will tell you that!

The blendtone is just stereo knobs, while the Elite has a digital readout. The elite is just a little more complex than the blendtone when it comes to understanding working it, as the digital allows the maker to multi-taks with the switches. The blendtone had only stereo knobs and they always work the same function.

I should have also stated the obvious, Instantron is still in business, and those in the heartland or east coast may find lower shipping costs to Instantron's home base than to Texas Electrolysis Supply. Skip and the boys would be happy to refurbish your units, and they might even get a kick out of seeing their babies again. They can tell you who built each one just by looking at them.

Another Fischer SE-5, the same model went for $600 on eBay last time (I don't know if that one had air or not). $1900 to start and the seller didn't even spell "Fischer" right
http://cgi.ebay.com/ficsher-electrolysis-machine_W0QQitemZ150241326389QQcmdZViewItem

Or, buy the same Fischer machine for $100 less to start and get a small start-up equipment set.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Professional-Electro...9QQcmdZViewItem

Hi, I'm new to the forum.

In the past, I've had good results with electrolysis on my face. I switched to laser for face and body with mixed results. My legs and lower arms have been 95% clear for over 5 years. Unfortunately, overzealous technicians touched vellus hair on my upper arms, and more recently face, which stimulated hair growth. Thankfully, the face didn't come back as bad as the upper arms. I will continue to try to get off the arm hair with laser treatments, but I am done touching my face with one. Recently I did a couple of professional electrolysis treatments to correct my face. I'm interested in doing it myself and some other areas. Economically and schedule wise, it works better for me. I also like the idea of being able to treat a few hairs that might appear.

I plan to buy all the books and practice, practice, practice. If for some reason I can't master the skill, I figured I can always resell the machine. I saw that UniProbe sells a new machine for 399.00, is this any good? I believe it is only thermolysis, which I know is not ideal for a beginner. I've been on ebay and there is a Clareblend Ultrablend model #8701. The bid is at 300.00. Is this machine worth the deal? I really wanted something computerized because automatic features makes it seem easier and I am a bit worried about using foot pedals. I'm realistic though and know that they range in the thousands. Too much for a novice like me.

TIA. You guys are amazing.

UniProbe:
http://www.electricspa.com/Merchant2/mer...Probe+Epilators

Trust me, the Clarablend is the better buy for you.

Don't be afraid about the foot pedals. If things get to hot, you will naturally take your foot off the pedal

Any pro machine that does blend would be the one to get. Blend machines can do galvanic alone, thermolysis alone, or blend. The only thing that makes one more desireable than another is the extras like microflash, and auto sensor, and computerized pre-sets.

We were just discussing the Silhouet-Tone VMC in another thread... and here is another one, looks like it is new! Starts at $2,200.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Silhouet-tone-VMC-El...tem190221289965

And a Berkowits Thermolysis-only machine. Any relation to the Berkowits school of electrology? Going cheap right now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Berkowits-Laser-Hair...tem280224768920

I own the VMC and it is the best thing I have purchased for my business. I love many things about this epilator, but have also invested in the Apilus Platinum. It will be fun to compare the two epilators as I get deeper into learning about the Platinum. I am now and will continue to keep detailed records of which features I like best on these two great machines and will share my thoughts and my client reactions soon.

The VMC is powerful and it really doesn't belong in the hands of someone that has very little electrolysis knowledge base. That goes double for the Apilus Platinum. I know these epilators are out of your price range, but feel the need to say this.

You really should consider the Ultra Clareblend to begin with and then work your way up. I would advise you to enroll in an electrolysis program, if you possibly can work that out. I bet you would be a great electrologist.

Oh, I forgot to say that all the accessories are present, including the video and the satillite. I don't see the instruction manuel though. I love the big screen on the VMC.

This is a good bottom price and real steal of a deal for any electrologist that wants to update.

Yes, the Berkowits Electrolysis Machines were produced by the folks at the Berkowits School of Electrolysis... specifically Barry Herman. He hand built and serviced each and every one of them all by himself.

Is there anyone who could recommend this Berkowits machine for a beginner?