Legitimate electrolysis machines on eBay part 2

Hair Removal Methods Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
#321

The VMC would also be seriously overkill for personal use. The ST-250 is a good choice. It sells for $2000 new, so if you can pick it up a used one for a few hundred bucks, I’d jump on it.

I have never used a ST-250, but it is a good choice for a DIYer since it can do galvanic, blend and thermolysis, and comes with a good selection of presets. It even appears to do microflash (they call it “superflash”) as well, which will come in handy if you are dedicated and your skill progresses to the point you can safely use it.

I’m sure James has used one and can add more to this :wink:

#322

Yes, an older model of the Sil-Tone brand should be fine, but the VMC also does all functions of electrolysis (galvanic, blend, thermolysis (manual and microflash), and a fair price for a used one is about $2,500. I know of one case where someone underpriced it unknowingly for just $1,000. I still have a VMC, though I use the Apilus Platinum now. I just can’t bring myself to sell it because it is a wonderful workhorse of an epilator. I have great memories with that the Sil-Tone VMC. :slight_smile:

#323

I stumbled across this while looking for some Sil-Tone equipment. I believe this is a Silhouet-Tone VMC footswitch (or a footswitch for another Sil-Tone electrolysis machine.) Anyone know? If you need a new Sil-Tone footswitch, you can probably land it for less than $20 (make an offer.)

http://cgi.ebay.com/SILHOUET-TONE-FOOT-CONTROL-BEAUTY-SALON-CHAIR-FILE_W0QQitemZ270381596804

#324

This is similar to the footswitch that came with my VMC, except that the middle part is stainless steel. I never used it, since I use auto sensor mode for everything. The cost to replace a Sil-Tone VMC footswtich is about a $100. This could be a footswitch for an older model of the Silhouet-Tone’s?

#325

If they put a picture of the connector, it would better help people to know that what they are bidding on will work.

On the other hand, many of the machine connections are the same 30 years later… on the other hand, certain things on all the machines of the same brand are NOT interchangeable. Probe holders are a good example of this.

I would say that this footswitch probably works on more than the Sil-Tones, but without seeing the connection end, it is impossible to know. (although, I will say this, it looks like the footswitch they used for their electric treatment chairs. Even if it is, it may still be interchangeable with the electrolysis machines.)

#326

An Apilus Junior at a good price. Does galvanic, blend, thermolysis and flash thermolysis, a nice basic Apilus.
http://cgi.ebay.com/APILUS-JUNIOR-USED-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-12-YEARS-OLD_W0QQitemZ150349356281

A Clareblend Ultrablend. What makes this one unique is that it appears that the outfit auctioning it off is in fact Clareblend themselves. They also say the Ultrablend will no longer be made.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clareblend-Ultrablend-Electrolysis-Machine-MINT_W0QQitemZ320376121588

A Gentronics MNG (multi needle galvanic) and blend machine
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gentronics-MC160D-Electrolysis-Epilator-Machine_W0QQitemZ380128370598

#327

An Apilus Senior I
Not a bad price, it may not get much more expensive since the person selling it did not list it well (always at least put “electrolysis” in your title description) :slight_smile:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150349969270

#328

An Instantron Blendtone, a good beginner’s machine (does galvanic, thermolysis and blend)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170341946989#ebayphotohosting

Another good machine for our viewers in Australia, a Clareblend Mini-Blend, with a copy of the second edition of the Bono book. (They paid $150 US for the Bono book? Clareblend sells it for $40 US.)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140325760783

#329

Since I am new to the site and to the idea of permanent hair removel and also live in deep East Tx I would like some information or recommendations toward a machine to purchase whereas I can do it myself.
I only have a problem with hair on the shaft of my penis. When that is gone I will probably never use the unit again. Is there a unit that I could use that is simple and effective so that it works and I won’t blow something off? Time is not really and issue, I am not in a hurry. I don’t know the meaning of galvanic, thermolysis or what blending is. I will do some studying prior to starting but any info would be helpfull.

#330

There is a reason why we keep telling people looking to do what you want to do that they should just go to a professional. The cost of a good machine plus books, plus vision equipment would probably equal, or be more than the total amount you would pay to have this done. and it would be done well, and you would be finished in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of pain.

If you stubbornly insist on doing this yourself, at least get your hands on a copy of Michael Bono’s “The Blend Method: Real World Electrology” and read it cover to cover before you try to remove one hair. In fact, I would say, read that book cover to cover before you even buy a machine. If you still think you want to do this yourself after reading that book cover to cover, then get a good professional machine via some source of used equipment and don’t say we didn’t warn you that you would have been better off with a pro.

#331

Thanks for the honest advise. I would like to have a pro do this but the only one within a 4 hour drive will not perform the task in the area described. She says she doesn’t do that area. Understandibly so, I look for a second option.
The Dallas area is the closest and I may indeed opt to go and have it performed there. Would you mind giving me your opinion as to how long it would take? Could this be done in one visit with a follow-up a few months down the road? I just couldn’t be driving to Dallas every other day for months or so to have it completed.
Thanks again for your input and opinion.

#332

Try Terry Adams CPE in Dallas. She has an Apilus Platinum. I’m pretty sure you can get a first, full clearance if she is willing to do your work and you are willing to put in a couple hours or so per visit. Longer sessions are needed up front. The first four to six months is the toughest, but once you get cleared, you can go back in 6 weeks and get another clearance and so on and so forth. The sessions get shorter as the you get closer to the year mark. You MAY need some topical anesthesia and maybe some Advil help so you can do a longer session, but your electrologist or doctor can guide you in this area. A client of mine, presently, uses EMLA and an oral pain med and does great for a about two hours worth. I am not allowed to apply anything to the area. That is the law in the state of Ohio. I don’t know what gives in Texas. Pain management is the clients call, not mine, but I have observed that it works well for genital electrolysis. I do PicoFlash thermolysis, the quick kind. Clients want the hair removed asap and this modality delivers permanent hair removal just like any other modality of electrolysis.

Dee

#333

In addition to Terry, you have Electrolysis 3000 also known as E-3000 in the Dallas area. They are well known for working in the area you seek to have treatment, and they have staff members on hand who can provide injectable pain management.

You are better off than most americans. You can get this done in one treatment, and then do follow ups once every 4 to 8 weeks until you are finished. The amount of time needed to clear the area will decrease over time, and so will the cost of the treatments. At some point, you may not even feel the need for the anesthetic, and that will save you even more money.

#334

Hi! You guys are Godsends, and thank you for such good information.

I’ve read all of the 1, and Part 2 of this thread to research DIY electrolysis. My son is a very fair-skinned redhead, with lots of hair on his back, or we wouldn’t consider DIY, but…

I’m the person who got sniped on ebay Sunday 6/14 for the Instantron Blendtone Tronco-100 ($20.02 + $10 S&H!). At first I was afraid bidding was a mistake because only the box was for sale and the accessories priced out at close to $284 (going by what acc came with the SS-99)on the Instantron site, including an RA test meter. Then I got sniped, and thought a great buy got away.

With the stuff from Instantron the total cost of the machine would’ve been $315, without the test meter $216-ish.

After more thought, a couple of questions came to mind:

Would you be relieved or sad that that machine got away?

Would I have needed the test meter, since the cords, foot pedal, etc would all have been new?

Are most of the electrolysis machines you’ve seen sold with accessories?

When you said a price was ‘a good buy’, or such, was the evaluation usually about a machine with all the accessories?

The old posts (before Dec’08) are reduced to mostly just machine names, now, with a few selling prices. ALL the information is still valuable, and I’m grateful, of course. This topic thread has been an invaluable education.

Thanks!

#335

I’m wondering if the supposed $216 would be better put toward a more recent machine?

#336

For someone doing work at home, I would prefer it if that person had a machine that did blend, so one could use it to do galvanic to start, and then blend when they got better, and then, when everything is working well, one could step up to thermolysis.

As such, there are other machines you could get for your money that would be more versatile. As for the SS-69, it would have been an ok purchase for someone who knew how to use it, but not the best purchase for you.

#337

$20 for the Tronco is a good buy, but I’d hold out for a blend machine like James recommends. (If you are really persistent, and lucky, you might be able to land an Instantron Elite for $50-100 which does blend.)

Since the Tronco is thermolysis only, all the accessories you need for the machine itself is a footswitch, needleholder and some needlecaps (about $90.) You would need other supplies too of course. A manual, if they still have them, might not be a bad idea too.

At least if you decided to upgrade to another Instantron, I believe you can use your needleholder and/or footswitch with the new machines. (James?) (I was just discussing a need for a machine info/compatibility database for a similar reason.)

#338

Sometimes the parts and accessories from a manufacturer can be used with other models made by that manufacturer, but sometimes they can’t.

While an inactive pole and banana connector cord can be used on almost anyone’s machine regardless of manufacturer, the probe/needle holder may not work from one machine to the next even though they are made by the same company. this is the case with the jump from the Apilus SX-500 to the Apilus Platinum. However, one can use the same probe/needle holder cords on the Cleo, Junior, Senior, Senior II, SM-500, and SX-500.

In the old days, you could use the same needle/probe holder on many different machines even though they were all made by different companies.

In any event, Texas Electrolysis Supply would be able to get you all the parts you might need, and/or fix anything you needed to get the thing up and running.

#339

Gentronics MC-160D
Ebay Item # 380128370598
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380128370598

#340

There is no multiple needle rack with this or air desensitizer, thus the price. If this unit had these two options, then the price would be closer to $1,200. This epilator is capable of doing multiple needle, which would be very nice for a beginner or do it yourselfer. You can buy a standard rack for $300 or so. Air is about $400.

I have this same epilator with a rack and air option that I am willing to sell for $1,200 if anyone is interested. I used this epilator from 2000 - 2003 before I moved onto the Silhouet-tone VMC (microflash) and now I’m using the Apilus Platinum (picoflash). I’m not desperate to sell the Gentronics as I have the Sil-Tone VMC for a backup. I really don’t need three epilators, so if anyone is interested, drop me a line.

Dee