Just an FYI…
I looked at the ebay ad for the CBX. It says that it was bought new in 1996…don’t know if that is the latest model. Other than that it says that it hasn’t been used in the states, so bidders should ask if it conforms to US style electric or take into consideration a converter.
Good point, I forgot that one might need a power converter if it is set to use a foreign power standard, though they might be using a US power converter if Fischer sold these overseas.
Now here is a real gem for a DIYer, an Instantron Blendtone Tronco 100. It appears to be fantastic condition judging by the pics. It will need $60-120 worth of accessories (needleholder, ground, cable for ground, roller and roller cable, and footswitch) all available at TES.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280384286018
Hi Vickie,
I tried to swoop in on that instantron at the last minute and got outswooped.
You’ve had a lot of experience with electrolysis.
I’ve been having some done on my neck with the blend method. Getting tired of the pain. What has been your experience with the pico and micro flash modality as far as speed, effectiveness, and pain level? Is there much difference between pico and micro?
Here’s my experience, please note I have had microflash and picflash only on my face, above the jawline. I have only had microflash on the body, and I have had no swelling on the body.
Picoflash tends to be less painful and produces less wear and tear on the skin (less scabbing, less lasting redness) versus microflash (which is why it is an improvement over microflash.)
I find either microflash or picoflash more comfortable compared to blend; micro and pico are a fast zap, as opposed to seconds of a dual burn/sting sensation, and microflash and picoflash are much faster than blend (of course there are times where using blend might be advantageous, and your electrologist can do great work with blend.)
Both picoflash and microflash were effective and I was pleased with both, and I can’t really say one was more or less effective.
This is not a scientific test of course, and there were plenty of other variables I did notice picoflash produced more swelling in areas vulnerable to swelling (upper lip especially)
than microflash (but again the skin looked much better afterward.) I don’t know why there was more swelling, certainly might be other factors, but others might be able to offer some insight.
FYI - when we talk about PicoFlash, one must be aware that PicoFlash can only be an option for you if the electrologist has an Apilus Platinum or Apilus Platinum Pure epilator. Electrologists are updating, so it may get easier and easier to find a professioanl electrologist near you that can do work in PicoFlash mode.
Thanks, Vickie. That helps a lot. It certainly looks like something worth exploring if I continue on.
Good point, Dee. The person I am thinking of trying does have a platinum.
Perf!
A like-new older Clareblend. I believe it is an Autoblend, not an Ultrablend, as the auction states. It also has an air desensitizer option.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170377367580
A Fischer SE-4, a great set for a home user. Comes with the Meharg book (sells for over $65 new) and some needles.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320419410474
Another Clareblend Autoblend, a nice set which includes a carrying case, manual, 9 or 10 needleholders, 2 footswitches, needles (re-usable and disposables), gloves and other supplies.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300345569890
A nice one for a home user (for sale by a home user), an Apilus Junior starting at $600. Comes with everything, including the original box and manual. I think there is also a pack of Ballet stainless steel needles partially hidden behind the machine.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140344716767
A great buy, an Apilus Senior II starting at $750. Comes with accessories, some Ballet needles and a few books. If I didn’t have a similar Apilus already, this is one I would definitely bid on.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270455280815
I’m selling a Silhouet-Tone Sequetium 328 in very good condition with all original equiment and more. I’m including many boxes of probes for use with this machine. I also include a training video and the manual.
Here are the details:
Features
• Training video and manual
• Thermolysis – Sequential modulation
– Pre-programmed
– Programmable
• Blend - Sequential modulation
– Pre-programmed
– Programmable
• Thremolysis – manual
– Conventional
– Repeat (pulse)
• Blend – manual
– Galvanic first
– H.F. first
– H.F. pulse
– H.F. pedal control
• Electrocoagulation
• Anaphoresis
• Cataphoresis
• Dual mode
– Pedal
– Detector (no pedal)
• Save to memory
• Self-test (check functioning of all accessories)
• Audio and visual signals (satellite)
• Dual-function timer (total time or true treatment time)
• Easily visible luminous display
• Four display languages (English, French, Spanish, German)
• Adaptable: communication port for future technology
Included material
• Silhouet-Tone Sequentium 328 machine with cables
• Long and short probe holder
• Pedal
• Several boxes of IBIS probes #2, #3 and other sizes
• Instruction manual
• Training video
Advanced training available on request at extra cost.
I’m asking for USD$1200 + shipping. E-mail me at rousseau@gmail.com
Not an epilator, but something folks here might be interested in. 20 new, genuine Dumont #1 tweezers (like an 0C9 I believe, I use Regine OC9s) for $200, that’s $10 a pair. They usually sell for about $25-30 each.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Wholesale-Lot-of-20-Dumont-Inox-1-Tweezers-New_W0QQitemZ190335011912
More likely an item for the working professional, but if you want to see like James, you too could have the easy selection of 7x 12x or even 20x magnification and adjustable halogen light delivered via fiber optics brought to you by the good folks at Zeiss.
Zeiss Opmi 99 Located in Scarborough Ontario, Canda, priced at $2500 Canadian:
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/m/tor/bfs/1397965652.html
Is $2500 the minimum he is asking for? (He doesn’t have a price in the listing.)
I guess that was the minimum. $2500 was the price listed in the ad before it was edited.
An Apilus Cleo 128 (only does flash thermolysis)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310176880234
This would be a great item to replace a One Touch cheapie gadget if you are a serious DIY’er and had a basic understanding of flash thermolysis. Upgrading to blend is possible and thus the newbie would be able to start out with galvanic only - which would be much safer to do on oneself, if it was for body work only.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am selling a UNIPROBE AUTOBLEND TOUCH on EBAY. You are welcome to research this machine, it gets great reviews. I bought it from Texas Electrolysis Supply. I was attending school but I had to drop out so I am trying to get some of my investment back. I used it for about 4 hours. Feel free to check it out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150383910430