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Order the 11 Column Snack Vending Machine for your Office!

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:00:14 +0000

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My office wanted to offer its employees snacks at a reasonable price. Looking around, we found an affordable 11- Column Snack Machine for $399 + shipping from www.candymachines.com.

It’s only 23 inches wide x 23 inches deep so it fits perfectly on top of our break-room counter! It’s mechanical and doesn’t require any programming on our part and has been very reliable.

The machine holds up to 133 candy bars/snack items and we got to set the amount for any price we wanted up to $1.25. We chose to set it for 75 cents for each item which has worked out well for all. The machine comes factory set for 50 cent vends, but we paid an extra $45 to change the vending amount. Paying the extra, for us, has really paid off.

It’s been really a great investment. since buying it 4 months ago, I overheard my boss saying that we just made our investment back on the purchase!

Placing Your Bulk Vending Machines

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:00:15 +0000

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Where do I put my machines?

At candymachines.com we are often asked, where is the best place to put my bulk vending machine? While there are many different locators out there that can help you, we think you can do it yourself. No one knows your neighborhood better than you do, so here is a list of a few places that could be great places to get your vending business started.

• Any business you already frequent, like your dry cleaners, bank, etc.

• 24-Hour Store/Restaurant because of their long hours of operation

• Busy stores with large numbers of customers who will pass by your machine make the odds in your favor

• Places with people waiting for the business to complete something, like oil changes or waiting rooms

• Recreation centers that cater to lots of children

• Laundromats. People have to wait and they have quarters on them already

• An office break room with a large number of people working at the same time of day with limited sources of food

Find a place where there are no other bulk candy machines at the location. If you are first on the scene that’s a plus. But, if there is a machine in that location already, the ice has been broken. You can place a different style of machine that vends different products.

Just a few people a day buying from your machine will add up. Remember just like with any business it is all about location, location, location, and quarters do add up to dollars and dollars!

Order The 5′ Deluxe Whirler Gumball Machine Today!

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:00:08 +0000

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5′ Deluxe Whirler Gumball Machine

Starting at: $575.00

GET THE WHIRLER SPIRAL GUMBALL MACHINE

Earn steady income with this American Made Spiral Gumball Machine. This incredibly popular gumball machine can be seen currently in thousands of locations throughout the United States and beyond. If you’re looking for a gumball machine that produces steady and consistent revenue, the Whirler Gumball Machine is perfect for you. Choose from bright colors, each of which has durable paint and high quality construction. Interested in a smaller version? Check out the 4′ Whirler Gumball Machine.

• Pays for itself, plus $175.00 in just one fill!

• Made in the USA

• Stands 58" Tall

• 21" Base

• 18" Lexan Globe

• Bright, Attractive Paint

• Holds Over 3,000 One Inch Gumballs

• Available with or without Lights

• Dependable Operation

• Dimensions: 21" Diameter x 58" High

• Empty weight 35 lbs.

Pays for itself, plus $175.00 in just one fill!

Bulk Vending Gumballs For Summer!

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:05:19 +0000

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CandyMachines.com knows that summer has arrived! That means splashing in the pool, refreshing summer treats, summer BBQ’s, bright colors, shopping for bikinis, amusement parks, air conditioning, and family vacations.

CandyMachines.com is your one-stop shop for summer sweets and treats. Our online store has summer supplies for everyone, from bulk vending for businesses and young entrepreneurs on summer break, to gumballs and candy for parties and around the house.

Summer-themed gumballs are a profitable way to re-stock bulk-vending gumball machines . Make your gumball vending machines scream “Summertime” and attract customers by filling them with seasonal bulk gumballs like Beach Balls and Baseballs , with feelings of beach volleyball and baseball games in the sun.

CandyMachines.com knows that summer is all about fun, bright colors, so stock your gumball machines with our Gourmet Flavored Gumballs in sizzling summer color combinations like Fancy Fruits gumballs in a bright neon pink, lime green, orange and yellow combination. Or keep it simple with summer’s traditional bursts of refreshing fruit flavors such as Wild Watermelon and Sunshine Strawberry .

Everyone craves ice cream on hot summer days; satisfy your customers by stocking up with Ice Cream Sundae Gumballs bursting with creamy ice cream traditional chocolate milk, strawberry and vanilla flavors. And, who can’t resist the summertime flavor of Kicked Up Lemonade with a hint of sour.

Mouth watering bulk gumballs are made available in cases , tubs , and by the pound to suit your needs.

Bulk Vending Business For Your Teenager

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:11:40 +0000

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Bulk Candy Vending – The Perfect Business Kids Can Start!

Is your wallet always empty because your child is always raiding it because they don’t have a job? In these economic times, it is more difficult for young teens to find lawns to mow, babysitting, or fast food jobs. Wouldn’t it be great if they could find a way to earn money, while at the same time building their self-esteem and self-reliance by starting their own business?

Bulk vending is a perfect solution that can be done part time – which is ideal for students. There are many affordable vending machines that can be great starters for a budding entrepreneur. Take for instance our Barrel Machine Single Stand for $90 plus shipping or our Vending Pro Machine with Cash Drawer for $104 plus shipping.

Each box of our 1” assorted gumballs has 850 gumballs for $25 to vend for .25 cents each and after selling the entire box you will make $212.50! What a return on your money!

By starting off slow and adding machines as you go, your teenager can build themselves quite a lucrative business where they can learn customer service, budgeting, purchasing, and servicing their machines. With each machine they acquire, they can learn AND earn more for their future.

Buy a 4″ Whirler Gumball Machine!

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:07:40 +0000

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Bright new Whirler colors

The 4′ Whirler Gumball Machines have been around for years, and you might even have a few in your inventory. But bet you don’t have one with the shiny colors just like the goodies you put in them. Candymachines.com now has these spiral machines available in new designer colors of purple, tangerine, lime green, light blue, black and white.

Other than the new bright colors, these machines are still constructed of quality clear coated fiberglass with a polycarbonate shattered proof globe. They come with a security barrel lock, and a uniquely designed false bottom that makes the machine heavier and prevents tipping.

These ever popular, bigger than life, gumball machines hold up to 1300 1” gumballs, jawbreakers , round capsules , Super Bouncy Balls or Sweet Revenge candy . Kids of all ages are continually fascinated with watching the goodies whirl round and round till they come out the covered chute at the bottom of the machine.

Because these spiral vending machines are made in the U.S.A. it’s easy to get replacement parts, plus the manufacturer has a lifetime warranty on the coin mechanism against manufacturer detects.

Place your order today with candymachines.com and be sure to ask about multiple machine discounts.

Verizon 4G LTE Commercial Uses Our Gumball Machine!

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:02:26 +0000

"We feel very lucky in the casting options we were given, and we’d like to thank Jack Mezzio , Chad Neace , and Irena Murphy for their excellent work. We’d also like to thank our location manager David Williams , our camera provider and consultant CM de la Vega , Dean Tait of Tait Ranch in Frazier Park, CandyMachines.com , Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency , Ben Tyson at StudioNow, and the team at Moxie." – Rene & Jocelyn http://automatoncreative.com/2010/verizons-4g-lte-launch-taps-automaton-creative/

The gumball machine used in this commercial was our popular Bubble Machine. As you can see it is a very eye-appealing model which will capture the attention of any customer walking by. This vending machine is available in Sky Blue, Green, Maroon, Red, Navy Blue and Yellow.

Need to fill your machine? No problem, check out our huge selection of Refill Vending Supplies.

Time To Buy More Vending Machines!

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:16:32 +0000

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Sales forecast hits the spot!

The news is great for the vending machine business! Candy and gum sales have continued to rise higher and higher every month this year, in both the dollars spent and the units purchased. This information comes from the National Confectioners Association.

As of the end of August chocolate sales increased 5.4 percent, while non-chocolate candy demand went up 2 percent, and gum shows a 1.7 percent growth. These figures prove that consumers are always willing to spend their money on reasonably priced treats.

Candymachines.com says this is the perfect time to get started in a positive business that makes money. For people who already own vending machines, it’s definitely time to increase sales by adding additional machines to your route. Check out candymachines.com’s candy vending machines, gumball vending machines and combo vending machines pages. These people have been experts in the field of anything to do with vending machines and the products that go in them for more than 40 years, and they will help you make your business a success.

Order Custom Vending Machine Tokens Today!

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:43:51 +0000

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Tokens – a way to get personal

Candymachines.com has the perfect way to let you get personal with your customers and to keep them coming back to your vending machines – Vending Machine Tokens.

Tokens have been around for centuries, and the first recorded use of tokens was in 1874 in South Africa. These tokens were made by Strachan and Co. and they were used as currency in a remote area of South Africa. Since then tokens have, and are being used in many ways. There are tokens used as currency, and in casinos, subways, car washes, video arcades and also vending machines.

The tokens offered by candymachines.com are the same quality as a US coins and are minted under the same quality controls, using the same type of presses as the U.S. Mint.
So the tokens last forever, just like coins.

What’s great about these tokens is you can let your creative juices flow by personalizing them on both sides any way you want. One side can be your company name and logo and the other side can have text or you can select from 100 different stock designs. It’s all up to you. Candymachines.com also furnishes artwork for your approval within two weeks from your order date.

There are 15 different token sizes, with the most common size being the .984 in diameter token used in vending machines. That is just a little larger than a U.S. quarter. And candymachines.com has coin mechanisms made specifically for tokens on most vending machines. Tokens come in cases of 1,000, and you can check out the standard designs today and be a business that gets personal with your customers!

Now Selling Princess Jewelry Vending Capsules

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:04:59 +0000

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Jewelry for a Princess

My husband always calls our 5-year-old daughter his Little Princess. So, when the vending machine at our favorite gas station had the Princess Jewelry Vending Capsules For Sale, I couldn’t resist getting them.

When I got home I gave the jewelry to him to give to our daughter. And you should have seen her face light up! The sparkly purple stone (it’s in her favorite color) and diamond-looking necklace, and the flashy red and diamond-looking earrings made her eyes shine! Now she really is a Princess.

Of course I told her about the rings, so now she wants Daddy to get those for her too.

She’s having a slumber party next month, so I’m going to surprise her and get more for all her friends. That way they can share and trade all the different jewels during her party.

I was telling my friends about the toy jewels and they all get the same thing from candymachines.com.

Miracle Rings Vending Capsules Available Now!

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:49:53 +0000

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Religious rings available

I teach Sunday School for about 30 or so 6 and 7-year-olds at the local Methodist Church.

So when I saw the Miracle Rings Vending Capsules on candymachines.com’s web site I knew they were the perfect gifts for my students.

Every month I try to give them a little something for showing up each week, and these rings with pictures of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and other religious themes embedded inside will be perfect for my August gift.

Every so often I check out candymachines.com because they’re always getting something new and fun for kids. I told my fellow Sunday School and Bible School teachers and they are all excited too. It’s so nice to give these little motivational rewards because they are truly meaningful to the children.

Tomy Gacha Toy Capsule Machine

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:04:19 +0000

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Looking for a unique yet stylish toy vending machine? Well at candymachines.com not only do we have the common candy and gumball vending machines, but we have some very unique toy vending machines too! One of my personal favorites is the Tomy Gacha Toy Capsule Machine. This machine is quite easy to put together and vends great. Let me tell you a little bit more about some of the great features of this machine.

It vends 49mm – 2” Toy filled capsules
Has four head vending unit with display case
Features high profile eye catching design and colors
Capsules vend through machine at $1.00 (4 quarters) or $0.50 (2 quarters)
Holds approximately 175 toy vending capsules
The display case features attention-grabbing-view of toys
Can easily be assembled within 10 minutes with Philips Head screwdriver

Machine Specifications are:
Height: 49.2 inches
Width: 22.5 inches
Depth: 16.9 inches
Empty weight: 83lbs

Capsules and Super Bouncy Balls sold separately, so be sure to check out all the great vending supplies available at candymachines.com!

Snack and Soda Vending Machines

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:35:38 +0000

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Everywhere you go, you’re sure to find a snack machine or a soda machine. And they must make good money because how can anyone resist a tasty treat or an ice cold beverage at a convenient location? At candymachines.com we have a few really nice snack and soda vending machines that will boost your sales.

If you want a machine just for snacks, we have a 9 Column Snack Vending Machine, an 11 Column Snack Vending Machine, and an 18 Column Snack Vending Machine. The 9 Column Snack Vending Machine is stackable. Stack two, even three more 9 Column Snack Vending Machines on top. Or you can switch it up and stack the 5 Can Select Soda Vending Machine on top for more variety. The snack machines have a preset of a 50 cent vend.

The 5 Can Select Soda Vending Machine is an easy and compact way to distribute beverages of your choice. Small enough to sit on the countertop or if you choose, you can even stack it on top one of our other machines for combination vending. This machine can hold up to 155 12 oz. cans. You can purchase the durable 25lb. steel stand for $75 extra. The soda machine comes with a preset of a 75 cent vend, but can be upgraded to accept other change for an additional charge.

The 9-5 Snack and Soda Vending Machine is our biggest snack/soda vending machine. The really nice thing about this machine is that you can have combination of snacks and sodas without needing to stack any machines. The 9-5 Snack and Soda Vending Machine has the capacity of 155 cold sodas and 111 snacks to service in even the highest traffic locations.

When filled with the right variety, any of these vending machines have the ability to do really well in sales.

Facts About the Vending Machine Business

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:28:05 +0000

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Lots of people know that the vending machine business has the potential of earning you a high profit. But that’s not the only thing you should consider when deciding whether to start one or not. Before you start, you should understand some facts about the vending machine business. This will help you to have the complete vision of the business and its complexities.

There are many advantages of choosing to run a vending machine business, such as: low start-up cost, no advertising necessary or personal selling, no worrying about bad credit or bad checks, and potential to earn a high profit.

There are some other things you should be aware as well, you need to be dedicated. You must have a good attitude and treat the business like any other business. Although start-up cost is low, you should calculate the total cost to start your vending business: from buying vending machines, products to vend, paying for space to place your machine, hiring a vending operator (if necessary), etc. Also you should determine how much you are willing to invest so that you can make a better plan of the size you want your business to be.

In order to choose the best locations to place your vending machines, you have to do some research as to whether the location is well populated, whether there have been similar vending machines with the same products, and what are your competitive advantages in that location.

You should also understand that when you are involved in the vending machine business, that you have to do the maintenance yourself, including: checking the supply of products, making sure that your vending machines are working properly, and buying stock of products periodically. Also, are you ready to handle all the money matters efficiently?

If this sounds like stuff you can handle, well then I guess it’s time to get into the vending machine business! The sooner you start, the sooner you start to see profit!

Crane Vending Machines Are Entertaining

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:20:02 +0000

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While vending machines come in all shapes, sizes and for many different purposes, one of the most popular with children is the crane vending machine. This is often called a toy vending machine or a claw vending machine. The purpose of these machines is to allow someone to put coins in them and then to use a guided claw to try to get one of the toys out of the machine. These are commonly found at movie theatres, arcades, restaurants, and grocery stores. A crane vending machine draws a lot of attention from children who soon become frustrated when they are unable to win a prize the first time. Because of the challenge involved, many customers pay more than once while trying to win a prize.

10 Perks of Owning a Vending Machine Business

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:10:58 +0000

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If you have been thinking about starting a vending machine business, I thought I would let you know about 10 of my favorite perks about the business. Read through and let me know how the sound to you!

Freedom to be your own boss.
Start your business with a small investment.
Expand at your own pace.
Immediate cash flow coming in.
100% cash business meaning no bad checks or credit card risks.
A great business for the whole family to be involved in.
Year-round business that is unaffected by seasons.
Minimal time investment – it only takes about 15 minutes to fill a vending machine!
Vast knowledge of all phases of the vending business is not necessary. You learn the basic operation in just a few weeks instead of a few years!
No personal selling required, because your products will sell themselves almost 24 hours a day!

Vending Machine Business Packages

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:14:39 +0000

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If you are thinking about starting a vending machine business, you have come to the right place to buy vending machines in bulk. We have many different packages to choose from depending on what type of vending machines you are looking to buy.

Our Triple Shop Vending Packages come in 5, 10, 20, or 50! So no matter how big you want your business to become we have a package for you.

In our Barrel Vending Machine Packages: you can get our Single Barrel Machine in packages of 5 or 10; or our Double Barrel Machine and Triple Barrel Machine in packages of 5, 10, 20, or 50.

Our Double Bubble Vending Machine Packages come in 5, 10, 20, or 50.

In our Pro Vending Packages you can get either our Double Pro Vending Machines or Triple Pro Vending Machines in packages of 5, 10, 20, or 50.

We also have our 4 Foot Whirler Gumball Vending Machine Packages in quantities of 5, 10, 20, or 50 as well. With all these great option, I am sure there is one to help start or add onto you vending machines business.

Starting a Vending Machine Business

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:29:03 +0000

Starting a Vending Machine Business

Starting a vending machine business

When I first started out in the vending machine business I really didn’t know what to expect. I thought choosing the machines I wanted was the hard part. Little did I realize that there is a science to picking the right places to put my new machines. Then there’s the sales part of the business, convincing the business owner that having a machine would increase their sales and make their customers want to return over and over again.

I thought that locations with the most foot traffic would always be the most profitable, but I’ve found that with few exceptions it’s the employees of a business who are the ones who use the candy machines the most. It doesn’t make sense, but it’s true.

However this doesn’t apply to sticker, tattoo and capsules machines. Those seem to do better in high traffic locations like supermarkets and convenience stores. I’ve found that the only real way to tell if a location is good or bad is by trial and error. I leave my machines at a business for a few months and then I know whether it’s the right place based on the amount of money the machine generates.

Then there’s the issue of where in the business the machine would be best located. You don’t want it hidden in a dark back corner where there’s no traffic. I had one convenience store owner whose only available space was in a dark hall by the restrooms. After three months I had only made $5.00, so I took the machine out and placed it in another business. It was a big waste of my machine.

That brings me to the selling part of the business. I’ve found selling a business owner on having a vending machine in their business can be easy if you approach the owner by just starting a conversation. I’ve found you really don’t need a script, the most important thing is being honest, confident, genuine and look the person in the eye. If the business owner says no, there’s always the option of offering to pay the owner a percentage of the sales. I’ve found that 10 percent sometimes changes the owner’s mind about having a machine in their location.

Placing machines is just like any other sales job. It’s a numbers game. There are always going to be a percentage of business owners who will say yes. If you talk to enough people you will get all your machines out in the world.

For more information about machines and the best locations to place them do like I did and contact the experts at candymachines.com.

How to Succeed in the Vending Business: Part 3 of 3

Moderator — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:43:43 +0000

How to Get Your Own Locations

Getting new customers is simple. You go door to door to every business on a street. Make your visiting fun! You will be most effective if you take a 15-minute break every hour. Make your first call at 9AM and your last call at 5PM. Take an hour for lunch, from 12:30-1:30. Take time to enjoy meeting people and looking at all the fun stuff they sell. Enjoy yourself. Some of the people you meet will be having bad days — don’t take their rudeness to heart. Remember. you get what you ask for, so ask for what you want! First, you want to speak with the owner or manager. Second, you want permission to put in a machine.

The secret words are: “Will it be alright for me to place a gumball/candy machine here” They will say “OK,” “No,” or ask a question. Over the long haul you will get a “Yes” every 15-25 doors.

When you are asked to pick up a machine never bring it back to storage. Carry it to the neighboring businesses until you find it a new home. If they say “No room”, ask, “What will I have to do to get you to want to find room?” If they say, “We already have a machine,” ask, “Would you like more variety?” If they say ‘We had one, but it didn’t work out,” then you ask, “What was the issue?”

Ask lots of questions and then decide what incentive to offer. Some examples are: a 30-day trial, revenue sharing, or helping a charity. The key to making the sale is to ask mostly questions and never stop visiting potential customers. As you work, you will hear a vast number of “No’s,” but the occasional “Yes” will produce income for years.

Everything is difficult before it gets easy. Re-solicit every six months because the prospects business is always changing. Once you find the way to make visiting prospective customers fun you will never struggle financially again!

How to Succeed in the Vending Business: Part 2 of 3

Moderator — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:08:30 +0000

Use a Locator or Find Your Own Sites

Just buying vending machines does not equal income-producing power. Income producing power comes from getting your machines on location and then keeping your machines on location. Businesses fail, change ownership, move, merge, remodel, etc. You will always want new customers. Find new customers by going door to door through local businesses, talking to decision makers who are willing to have vending machines.

Although many operators use locating services, be cautious of dependence on locators for the success of your business. A locator can help you get machines placed, but whoever fills the machines needs to know how to acquire replacement locations. Otherwise, your machines may eventually end up in storage.

Some ways to find good locators are to ask vending suppliers, look for ads, or search on the Internet. Ask for references and check them out. Good locators stay booked up weeks in advance so be prepared to work with their schedule. Be advised, when working with a locator you need to understand the reality of the locator’s market place. Good locators have many vendors wanting to buy their time. Consequently, they only work with the vendors they like.

Finally, find the time to spend at least one day working with the locator as part of your education to learn how locating is done. You will find getting your own new customers is simple work that anyone can do.

How to Succeed in the Vending Business: Part 1 of 3

Moderator — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:59:24 +0000

Advantages of Bulk Vending

The perfect vending business is one where life is gentle and the income is high. It is one with few complaints and no demands for instant response. It is one where the return on investment is high, and you get maximum dollars out of each machine at each service.

Bulk vending is the only vending business that has these wonderful characteristics. Other kinds of vending require being available for frequent 24-hour repair calls, the constant moving of expensive heavy equipment, and very frequent refill service, due not to being sold out, but because of the short shelf life of the products. In the bulk candy and gum business service calls are rare and can almost always be easily taken care of at the next regularly scheduled call.

Bulk machines have only a tiny percentage of the coin problems encountered in other machines and the pricing can easily be changed. Bulk machines are relatively inexpensive, require no special equipment and are very easy to move and install.

Last, but most important, bulk machine products stay fresh until it is time to service the machine – because it is full of money! This means you get the maximum possible income per service call.

Add in bulk vending’s much higher profit margin and you have the highest return on investment possible from a vending machine. In other words, if two different people each invested $75,000 in vending machines the one who invested in large vending machines will work harder, have more service problems and a lot more maintenance.

In contrast, the person who invested in the vending machines will have a much quieter phone, a lot less stress, and a much greater net profit.

Profits

Moderator — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:23:28 +0000

People sometimes ask, “do these machines really work?” and I answer, yes, quarters add up! It’s all about location, the better location, the more profit.

New Business

admin — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 02:04:21 +0000

Q. I am wanting to start my own candy vending machine business and looking to invest in some machines. I came across your web site and liked the look of what i saw. Can you tell me if i could purchase vending machines from you with 20 pence slots?

A. Most of our coin mechanisms can be adapted to accept foreign coins, including the 20 pence. Please tell us the name and model of machines you want. Then we will confirm that the coin mechanism can be converted for your currency and what the extra charge will be, if any.