Two great machines:
…Looks a little used, but a good, solid unit.
And,
Good luck!
A Hinkel UC-3+, with everything.
Was this machine listed already somewhere else in the forum? I can’t recall.
…and nice enough to give props to the Hairtell.com forums
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A high quality, good basic Silhouet Tone unit
This is a great entry level unit for the individual that wants to get into using sequential programs. The unit looks pretty solid, has all attachments, and that all important manual. I would see spending $600 on this as a very good deal. Anyone seriously interested in this machine better be wary of late, last seoond, bidders boosting the price up to at least $550. On this machine it may happen.
But buyers be educated. This machine is designed with sequential blend in mind. That is, it modulates both the DC (galvanic)and AC (thermolysis) rapidly over a five to eight second time span. It can be put into a basic twin current manual mode, but sequential is it’s specialty. It’s based on the theories that each current has a strength and optimal timing to be applied. If one wanted to do straight Hinkle/Bono type Progressive Epilation with both currents steadily flowing at fixed levels, then this machine won’t be too friendly to that. That is, to the beginner that wanted to spend over eight seconds on any given hair. That is, if you wished to do that with milder currents, then this machine can only give AC therm in eight-second duration bursts (DC it can give 20 second bursts). So, you’d have to keep re-pressing the pedal every eight seconds to sustain a longer, milder current flow. Now that’s beyond eight seconds. Within eight seconds you’re fine. And frankly, you’ll get to the point where you’ll see that no longer than eight seconds of AC is needed. But that’s just me commenting from what I know of the S-T machine types; Sequentium 328’s, Servo Blends, 128’s, and Sequential Programs.
Unless you want to follow “Sparx” suggestion and buy probes to retrofit this turkey so you will have a straight galvanic machine, DON’T YOU DARE SPEND YOUR MONEY ON THIS!
AHRS American Hair Removal Systems Transdermal “Electrolysis” machine SCAM for sale
Notice that the owner spent $4,000 on this machine, and is now willing to sell it for and opening bid of $200 with no reserve.
Update: There was only one bid, and this thing that the owner had been conned into paying $4,000 for was resold for $200.00 plus shipping. Does that get the point across?
Don’t laugh at this machine. It may look like a cross between a 1950’s Norge refrigerator, an Edsel, and the RKO Radio City Music Hall, but it’ll work vastly better than all the One Touch’s, AAvexx’s, ePen’s, and Liquid Electrolysis products combined. I hope it finds a good home.
Ebay Item number 270018600594 is a nice clarablend for cheap.
what type of machine is an instatron ss-63
I have never heard of an ss-63, but of the models I know about, the one’s with the designation ss-(number here) were Thermolysis only machines.
Maybe the SS-63 is six inches smaller than the ss-69 …Six ounces lighter? I don’t know either!
A first edition of Bono’s ‘Real World Electrology: The Blend Method’ (note, no ‘New Edition’ printed on the upper right corner, and gold logo triangle instead of blue) a good buy, and a rare buy. Lots of info in this book!
Hey All,
I’ve decided to sell my Uniprobe Autoblend epilator. It’s on eBay right now, at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:11&item=190024082291
(I hope that link works; if not, just do a search for Uniprobe Autoblend on eBay.)
It’s a good machine, works, reliable. Does both blend and thermolysis. The orignal price was $900 and I have all the original packaging. And I think it’s still under warranty.
I’ve decided to sell it for two reasons. First, I’m moving. Second, I’ve gotten to the point where it’s probably more cost-efficient just to see a professional electrologist.
Anyway, just passing along the info in case anyone on this forum is interested…it’s a solid machine for a do-it-yourselfer or as an entry-level for an electrologist student. And it’s not one of those quack machines you see on eBay.
take care–
Paly
A great opportunity for someone to get a $4,000 machine for about $1500.00
…And to add to your post James on the Apilus SM-500, or for any high-end automated machine in this price range, It’s well worth it to those who know what it’s all about. Buyers shouldn’t be afraid of high priced machines. These machines are actually the best buys. If someone is co-DIY’ing, or self-DIY’ing, then this machine will:
- Pay for itself in a mere 21 sessions, which is a blink of an eye.
- Will deliver safer, faster, better, faster results with less pain, faster.
- Will motivate you to keep up on your co-DIY, or self-DIY schedule. And, motivation is a huge, huge deal in doing this in ones or twos.
- Will make it easier for beginners to adapt to different hair types.
- Will resell at near what you paid for it!
People buy these Instatrons and Vectors to start out, or even the older Fischers or Hinkels, they just end up throwing it in a box in the garage. The inexperienced just don’t realize how easy and safe a programmable, modern machine makes it for beginners. A good machine will motivate you to practice day in, day out.
Mantaray
ps I need to post about my DIY adventures thus far soon.
I don’t understand why eBay let’s these scams continue. I am very glad to see that you have started this post here. It has a lot of great information. Thank you!
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I don’t understand why eBay let’s these scams continue. I am very glad to see that you have started this post here. It has a lot of great information. Thank you!
The answer to your question is contained in the barb delivered by Roy Rogers - It is difficult for a man to understand something, when his salary depends on him not comprehending it.
Ebay makes money off listing fees. They don’t lose money off users getting scammed. Scammers spend lots of money with Ebay, as they place many ads frequently.
This is no different from the scammers who are selling fake tempur-pedic and select comfort beds which are obviously don’t fool anyone upon arrival. When the customer complains about the rip off bed they receive, the company says that to receive a refund, one must pay the return shipping in addition to the original shipping, and maybe even have to pay a “restocking fee”. Ebay is ignoring that problem as well… unless you pay with Pay-Pal, you are out of luck, with them.
A good inexpensive anologue machine for those looking for something in the $400 - $700 range. Instantron is a family owned business and will stand behind this product and service is still available.
ATTENTION AUSTRALIA, EUROPE, JAPAN and SOUTH AMERICANS
This seller is willing to ship to you!
This is the entry level Silhouet Tone machine, in brand new, unused condition available at a discount over retail.
A valuable a find. These loupes up for grabs. Anything below $250 is a deal for these. I would buy if I didn’t already have a good pair. Although the pair I own costs more, but is still not quite as good quality as these. Anyone serious should consider these. They’re closing quick.
A solid buy for the quick bidder,
A Kree Model 2001 Electro unit. WHat this machine is capable of, I don’t know. But, all needles and replacement parts can be had at Texas Electrology Supply
It’s Buy It Now at $200
And another antique unit worth a look! Hoffman