Watch ebay and craigslist. Also look for business liquidating companies that sell off bankrupt / foreclosed company assets.
Place an ad in any free or low-cost media you can find. A salon that s going out of business may see the ad and give you a package deal on taking all their equipment off their hands. Otherwise, scour the Internet. People post things in all sorts of places, like craigslist, local classifieds, etc. Also check industry publications that may have a classified section or Internet forums that provide a place for owners to buy/sell their equipment. You may not be able to get a package deal for the price you re looking for. You may have to accept mix and match stuff or things that are not high quality or you could end up paying more than you want. If you want to start a reputable salon, I would suggest being more open as far as budget, since you don t want things to be obviously worn and you don t want your salon to not have matching items since that looks like you half-assed it. Lastly, be open to transporting it yourself if it s out of town. You can rent a U-Haul or you can borrow a truck and trailer from someone you know. Most people don t want to ship that kind of thing as it s very expensive and time-consuming.Good luck.
