I bet that is what used to be Suncapsule that was next to Ross, I tanned there for quite a long time, kinda wanted something on the other side of Moore. If it's the same place I just kinda got sick of the awkward employees that work the a.m. shifts.

I tan at Tan & Tone America. They're always nice, but they're pushed pretty hard to sell, sell, sell! But I suppose the more product you use on your skin, the healthier the outcome of both the look and the level of moisture retained in your skin.

Some of the stores are older than others, but the newer ones are REALLY nice! Like the one in Yukon/Mustang or Moore?

Are there any tanning salons near Paseo/Downtown? I can't find any. I need a few weeks of vitamin D desperately. No need for the cancer lectures because my dermatologist recommended it, in moderation of course!

A healthy tan is the first sign of skin cancer. Ironic, isn't it?

I'm pretty sure 5 minutes of tanning a day for a week or two isn't going to give me cancer.

I would've told you to avoid At The Beach at all costs specifically b/c of the contracts, which are ridiculous. You should never have to sign a contract for tanning, and certainly not one that ties you down for 2 years. I don't know what package you bought, but if you bought one of lower level packages, like Silver, then you have wasted your money because the beds are horrible.

That whole freezing loophole that you/you're friends mentioned has notoriously screwed over a countless number of people and, from what I hear, is a true horror story. They claim that you can freeze your account, which actually means you aren't tanning but they still charge you - what's the point of that, right? However, At The Beach tells you that "freeze" means they will not charge you...this is a lie and not the case at all. And the fact that they are still lying to their customers is sickening. There is no way to cancel, but you can 'sell' your membership to another person-that's why you can find so many 'memberships for sale' on ebay and craig's list. Rarely do they cancel any accounts though, regardless if you move.

I just now got done with my contract from ATB, which I signed up for in 2005. When the last month of my contract was up, the sales guy asked me if I wanted to renew my account - I laughed in his face, turned around, and walked out the door!! There are so many other great places to tan that offer month to month payment.

Tan and Tone America also plays the 24 month contract charade, be leery of them too.

Don't sign contracts for tanning!

I don't recall anyone holding a gun to anyone's head to sign a tanning contract.

My wife has been under contract with ATB for several years. They don't force you to be under contract but the price is much better if you do sign one. She does the spray tan and she couldn't find a price anywhere close to ATB without a contract. If you're going to continually tan, then what's the problem with a contract? If not, then why'd you sign it in the first place.

Reminds me of all those dopes that got adjustable rate mortgages then cried when the rates 'adjusted' and their credit wasn't good enough to refinance.

I agree, Brenna. My ATB contract is up next month and I'm SOOO excited for it to be over. The unfortunate thing is that my schedule has changed so much since I signed the contract, I never have the time to go in there...I haven't tanned in the past year, but have been paying for it. The last time I decided to try to go (at 7am), the manager of the store was late and I finally left after waiting 10 - 15 minutes for the place to open.

My understanding of the "freeze" is that you still pay for it each month, but the months that you've frozen it will be added to the end of your contract. Regardless, it still stinks. A place I used to go to years ago would do a "freeze" where they'd charge $5/mo that you froze it and then you'd just start paying full price when you started going regularly again. It was a nice deal if you got into a situation where you were short on $$.

Unfortunately, I wasn't aware you could sell your ATB contract...seems like I remember them saying that COULDN'T be done. Oh well...not going to worry about it now. I'm just looking forward to not wasting that money anymore.

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I think it's like a $20 or so charge to transfer your account.

Also, I saw a sign that a new tanning place is going in on the SE side of the Skirvin downtown. Hope they've got spray tan!

I don't recall needing a lawyer to sign a tanning contract.

I think it's stupid to sign 2 year contracts for tanning. I doubt you've actually read ATB's contract or have witnessed their employees lying about what's stated in the contract, therefore I don't understand why you even posted about the matter, except for the fact that you have an orange wife who is an ATB customer.

Why I signed it is none of your business.

Thanks for that last bit about your mortgage, but you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. ...the world needs dopes like you.

Sweetdaisy, that really sucks that you haven't been able to tan for an entire year!!

The lying employees and the sketchy contract is what is ridiculous. I don't think they condone selling contracts, but it can be done....may not be so easy to do anymore though. I hear you on the wasted money, 2 years is a long time to pay for a service you didn't get to take full advantage of!

How funny - so, basically, you're calling yourself stupid (I'll second that). So, basically your arguement is that people shouldn't sign contract without reading them - Well imagine that! Who listens to a salesman and signs without knowing what they are signing? Bitter, bitter, bitter are we?

Sorry hun - wife's spray tan looks yummy! I often joke she should get commissions for all the spray customers she has sent ATB based on her results. "Orange" - you really need to step out of the 80's babe.

But, you are the 'stupid one' (your words not mine) that signed a two-year contract for tanning and is now crying about it.

Basically, it's spelled argument, stupid.

I know exactly what I signed, but what was stated in the contract and what was explained in the store, throughout my ATB contract were completely different:

Originally Posted by CMSturgeon:
When I went into At The Beach the guy told me to cancel my contract all I had to do was freeze it and never come back in. My 2 friends just found out that is not the case, they tried the same and they were told there is no way to cancel it unless you move. I'm not trying to cancel mine so it doesn't really effect me but the guy DID lie and all. Oh well, I'll be tan for the next 23 months.

This is what happened to me and other people I know, so that is what I was stressing in my post. The lying, if anything, was what I wanted to share with others about ATB tanning salons. And, because you don't have an actual contract in front of you, you cannot vouch for this a-r-g-u-m-e-n-t.

I haven't cried about this incident by any means. I only wanted to vent my frustration with ATB and tanning contracts in general, that's what this thread is all about. Why would you tie yourself down for 2 years, when you can pay a cheaper, month-to-month fee at another salon that offers the same quality of tanning? In hindsight, that's what I would recommend to others thinking about tanning instead of taking the ATB route.

Sorry to have struck a nerve with you, simply because 'yummy' iodine-smeared skin and oompa loompa-stained granny panties gets you going, babe.

It DOES suck, brenna! I used to love to tan a couple times a week. I'd go during my lunch hour and have a refreshing 10 minute nap and be ready to roll for the afternoon! But of course, things change in life and it's not possible to find the time to get in there.

I'm in complete agreement with you about the stinkiness of the contract and the fact that the employees can mislead customers. To be honest, when I was signing the contract, I thought I was only signing for one year, not two. There was so much double-talk and I was in a hurry, so I skimmed and signed, not completely realizing that I'd committed to 24 months. But it's almost over!!! YAY!

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Yeah, why would YOU do that? O Yeah - you're 'stupid.'

Sorry sweetie - just dark even skin (no wrinkles and skin cancer like yourself) and thongs. Again Yummy!

So, you're calling your wife stupid? because that's exactly what's she doing too.

Right after that I said in hindsight I wouldn't have gone the ATB route:

I'm 22, so I have absolutely NO wrinkles on my non-orange skin.

I think you're done here, goodbye!

I can't believe that nobody has said it yet.

THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICTURES.

Thank you for agreeing with me, I don't understand why it is so wrong for me to share my experience with a tanning salon. Hopefully you can find some time on the weekend or something to go tan before your membership expires....Spring Break is coming up! I hate the smell of tanning lotion afterwards, so I would only go tanning if I was on my way home to shower; but always enjoyed those mid-afternoon naps too!! Which ATB do you go to?

there's nothing wrong with you sharing your experience. don't feed the troll, just ignore him. -M

Was I the only one grossed out by the "yummy" comments? What cave did he come out of . . .

'22' - gee, never would have guess it. love it, you whine about your right to an opinion, but when I post a contrasting one you get your panties in a wad. Sorry about that kiddo.

Snap!!!

apparently a "yummy" one.

Sorry to get back to the subject, but there is a new tanning spot that just opened downtown. You can check it out Downtown SunLounge There are others as well, you can vist the downtownokc.com website and check under services/personal care.

Happy Toasting!