If this machine doesn't come with footswitches (which they may not have thought to put in the pictures, you can buy new ones for $50 to $70 including the shipping depending on the supplier.

Garrr, it's bidded up to $355 now with a 50 dollar shipping. It comes with a foot pedal though. I'll wait until I get home to night, see if I want to drop hammer on the betting war with some of you people

Nice win on the clareblend Marthajo! 458 dollars is just a tad bit to much for me. I bid up to 395 though. I was suprised to see another bid right before the end at 2 AM. Jeez. Pacific time zone people. bah

Chuck,
I decided to buy the unit as a backup machine, mainly for those who come who wish Blend Modality, although my Apilus will perform a modified blend, I do not like its settings. Apilus is more geared for Thermolysis and Flash Modalities. I can get foot switches online for about $10 each and already have a stock of them. The ultrablend uses RCA connectors, so I will make an adapter to the Phone jacks that are currently on the foot switches I have. I may also need to probably share my cataphoresis supplies with this machine. It did not see those items pictured either. I am trying to find someone who might have the owners manual for the Clareblend Ultrablend. I am told this one is about 7 years old. Anyway, I would like to get a manual for it. Before I ever use it, I will go through it fully using my electronic test equipment. I have seen these machines go for a lot more money than I spent on this one. Some for well over $1000. It will hopefully give me some added versatility in what modalities I can offer my clients. It will be interesting to see how much I like this type of epilator. I am eager to get the unit and check out exactly how well it performs and to how easy it is to use. But in all likelihood it is going to remain a backup to my Apilus in the shop.

Martha Montgomery, CCE
Puget Sound Electrology
Renton, Washington

I know an electrologist who has a Clareblend Ultrablend. She bought it and basically used it a couple times and then closed shop to pursue another career. I'm sure she still has the owner's manual. If you can't get the manual through Clareblend, I'd be happy to pursue getting her manual copied and sending it to you. She may be interested in selling the Clareblend as well???? I'm just wondering out loud, since she's not using it. I'd have to see what her level of interest is in selling it to anyone interested.

This epilator brand new costs $2,500. Here's the website:


http://www.clareblend.com/electrology_equipment.htm


Dee

dfahey;
I actually sent off an email request to Clareblend a few days ago, but have not gotten any response yet. If it is not too difficult to somehow copy or scan the manual, I would really appreciate that.
Actually any information on the unit other than what is available from the webpage would be very helpful.
I guess it will probably take a week or so for the unit to get to Seattle from S. California, but I would like to be able to go through the manual if possible before it arrives.
I wish manufactures were more like other companies and allowed things like manual downloads from the web. Just bought me a new cell phone, and had immediate access to the manual.

I'd definitely be interested! I'm poor, but I'd be interested if the price was right. I'm very much interested in how to perform electrolysis and learn everything I can, and eventually become skilled enough to get to thermolysis.

I'll get back to you Martha.

Chuck, she can decide if she wants to sell her epilator to someone who is not licensed to perform electrolysis. Can any of my electrologist colleagues here on hairtell share if they know if it is illegal for an electrologist to sell his/her epilator to a non-licensed individual or is it just a personal decision??? I ask this because I own three epilators and in each manual it says that it is prohibited to sale the epilator to unlicensed individuals.

Thanks, as I've always struggled with this issue.

Dee

It is a personal choice essentially. The manufacturer's warning is a legal out that is saying, "If you buy this and use it when you are not qualified to do so, it is not our fault if you cause damage." The actual wording on the devices is, "This epilator is sold for professional use only. Caution: Hazardous electrical output. This equipment for use by Qualified Medical Personnel Only."

Unless your individual state had a law that made such sale a violation, it is no different than selling toe stretchers, traction units, and electro-stimulation machines. Of course, including the wording above makes an attempt at dodging responsibility for the fitness of the buyer to safely perform the work.

Thank you, James for clarifying this.

Martha, I can get the manual in a couple days if you haven't heard from Clareblend. Chuck, she said she may be interested in selling her Clareblend. Price? She will get back to me. She's leaving for Florida for a couple weeks on Wednesday, so that will have to be considered after she gets back.

Dee