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		<title>Facts About the Vending Machine Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Pro Vending Packages - Click Here To Buy!</p>
<p>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 [...]]]></description>
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<p>Lots of people know that the <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/vending-machines/why-vending1.html">vending  machine business</a> 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 <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/vending-machines/why-vending1.html">vending  machine business</a>. This will help you to have the complete vision of the  business and its complexities.</p>
<p>  There are many advantages of choosing to run a <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/vending-machines/why-vending1.html">vending  machine business</a>, 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.</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">vending  machines</a>, <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Refill-Vending-Supplies-C35.aspx">products  to vend</a>, 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.</p>
<p>In order to choose the best locations to place your <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">vending  machines</a>, you have to do some research as to whether the location is well  populated, whether there have been similar <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">vending  machines</a> with the same products, and what are your competitive advantages  in that location.</p>
<p>You should also understand that when you are involved in the <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/vending-machines/why-vending1.html">vending  machine business</a>, that you have to do the maintenance yourself, including: <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Refill-Vending-Supplies-C35.aspx">checking  the supply of products</a>, making sure that your <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">vending  machines</a> are working properly, and buying stock of <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Refill-Vending-Supplies-C35.aspx">products</a> periodically. Also, are you ready to handle all the <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/profit.aspx">money matters</a> efficiently?</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/profit.aspx">profit</a>!</p>
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		<title>10 Perks of Owning a Vending Machine Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Triple Head Vending Packages - Click Here To Buy!</p>
<p>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!</p>

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<p>If you have been thinking about starting a <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/business.aspx">vending machine business</a>,  I thought I would let you know about 10 of my favorite perks about the <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/business.aspx">business</a>. Read through  and let me know how the sound to you!</p>
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<li>Freedom       to be your own boss.</li>
<li>Start       your business with a small investment.</li>
<li>Expand       at your own pace.</li>
<li>Immediate       cash flow coming in.</li>
<li>100% cash       business meaning no bad checks or credit card risks.</li>
<li>A       great business for the whole family to be involved in.</li>
<li>Year-round       business that is unaffected by seasons.</li>
<li>Minimal       time investment &#8211; it only takes about 15 minutes to fill a vending machine!</li>
<li>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!</li>
<li>No personal       selling required, because your products will sell themselves almost 24 hours       a day!</li>
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		<title>Vending Machine Business Packages</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Whirler Gumball Machine Packages- Click Here To Buy!</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>If you are thinking about starting a <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx">vending machine  business</a>, you have come to the right place to buy vending machines in bulk.  We have many different <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx">packages</a> to  choose from depending on what type of vending machines you are looking to buy.</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Triple-Shop-Vending-Packages-C109.aspx">Triple  Shop Vending Packages</a> come in 5, 10, 20, or 50! So no matter how big you  want your business to become we have a package for you.</p>
<p>In our <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Barrel-Vending-Packages-C110.aspx">Barrel  Vending Machine Packages</a>: 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.</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Bubble-Vending-Packages-C115.aspx">Double  Bubble Vending Machine Packages</a> come in 5, 10, 20, or 50.</p>
<p>In our <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Pro-Vending-Packages-C111.aspx">Pro Vending  Packages</a> you can get either our Double Pro Vending Machines or Triple Pro  Vending Machines in packages of 5, 10, 20, or 50.</p>
<p>We also have our <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Whirler-Gumball-Machine-Packages-C116.aspx">4  Foot Whirler Gumball Vending Machine Packages</a> 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.</p>
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		<title>It’s A Great Time To Get Into The Vending Machine Business!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>A vending  machine business means making money! The vending machine business has an impressive 90% success rate. This is much better than the 85%  failure rate of most small businesses. Think about the differences between a vending machine business and your average small business.</p>
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<p>A <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/vending-machines/why-vending1.html">vending  machine business</a> means <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/profit.aspx">making money</a>! The <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx">vending machine</a> business has an impressive 90% success rate. This is much better than the 85%  failure rate of most small businesses. Think about the differences between a <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx">vending machine</a> business and your average small business.</p>
<p>Many businesses fail  due to lack of overhead for advertising costs, rent, and other expenses. Finding  and retaining quality employees can also add to the list of problems small  businesses have. With a <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx">vending machine</a> business, your <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx">machines</a> work for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing you to <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/profit.aspx">make money</a> even while you  are sleeping. That’s a great way to earn <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/profit.aspx">extra money</a>!</p>
<p>With the recession the  country is in today, there is no job security out there really, especially when  90% of us work for someone else. The only way to achieve the &quot;American  Dream&quot; is to be your own boss. Starting a <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/vending-machines/why-vending1.html">vending  machine business</a> will let you work smart and not hard to achieve what you  want in life. </p>
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		<title>Getting Started In The Vending Machine Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It is easy to get started in the   bulk vending business.  Simply purchase the machine you like and the vending refill   product you want to vend. Place your vending machine in a good location with   foot traffic and you are in business!  </p>
<p>When you do   business with candymachines.com there is no minimum order   required.  You can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><DIV>It is easy to get started in the   <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">bulk vending business</a>.  Simply purchase the <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">machine</a> you like and the <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Refill-Vending-Supplies-C35.aspx">vending refill   product</a> you want to vend. Place your vending machine in a good location with   foot traffic and you are in business!  </DIV></p>
<p><DIV>When you do   business with <A title="http://www.candymachines.com/" href="http://www.candymachines.com/">candymachines.com</A> there is no minimum order   required.  You can   purchase one <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">vending machine </a>or as many that suit your   budget, however, the more   vending machines you purchase the more you save.  Click on this link to view our   popular <A title="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Vending-Packages-C108.aspx">Business Vending   Packages</A>   These   packages offer great savings for start up operators as well as for   established vending route owners.    Or, we can customize a package of either a   mix or match of specific machines to meet your needs and the needs of your   locations.  Along   with your machine purchase we will also extend preferred   pricing to you on <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Bulk-Refill-Gum-Gumballs-C1.aspx">vending machine gumballs</a> and <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Bulk-Candy-C9.aspx">bulk refill candy   supplies</a>.</DIV></p>
<p><DIV>Most   machines pay for themselves after being emptied once or twice.  The more   <a href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx">machines</a> you have in locations working for you, the higher your potential for   profit. Take a look at our <A title="http://www.candymachines.com/profit.aspx" href="http://www.candymachines.com/profit.aspx">Potential Profit   Charts</A> to see the possibilities and how quarters add   up!</DIV><br />
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<p>  <DIV>At <A title="http://www.candymachines.com/" href="http://www.candymachines.com/">candymachines.com</A> we pride ourselves   in working closely with our customers. We offer free consultation before, during and after your purchase,   on-going support and superior customer service.  </DIV></p>
<p>  <DIV>Email or call us at 800 853 3941 today so that we can   get you started on your <EM>Way to Sweet   Success!</EM></DIV><br />
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		<title>Starting your vending machine business</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Starting a vending machine business is a viable opportunity for anyone who has some business sense and a bit of cash on hand for the initial investment. It isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, nor is it simply a hands-off investment. A vending machine business can be fun and provide a flexible schedule, if you’re willing to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Starting a vending machine business is a viable opportunity for anyone who has some business sense and a bit of cash on hand for the initial investment. It isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, nor is it simply a hands-off investment. A vending machine business can be fun and provide a flexible schedule, if you’re willing to put in a little time and effort.<br />
<a title="Vending Machines at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Candy-Gumball-Toy-Vending-Machines-C12.aspx" target="_blank">Vending machines</a> come in all shapes and sizes and at all different prices. The general rule of thumb is to avoid cheaply made machines and make sure the coin mechanism (the most used and thus, most vulnerable part) is metal, not plastic. You don’t want to see your first month’s profits go toward fixing a broken machine.</p>
<p><a title="Bulk Gumballs at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Bulk-Refill-Gum-Gumballs-C1.aspx" target="_blank">Gumballs</a> are the most popular item for vending machines, because the profits are so realistic and easy to see. Most gumballs cost about 3-4 cents apiece if you offer <a title="Gourmet Flavored Gumballs at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Gourmet-Flavored-Gumballs-C3.aspx" target="_blank">gourmet flavored gumballs</a>, and every single one sells for 25 cents. That’s a huge profit on each one. <a title="Bulk Candy at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Bulk-Candy-C9.aspx" target="_blank">Bulk candy</a> such as <a title="39lbs of Peanut M&amp;Ms at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/MMs-Peanut-Candies---39lbs-P366C9.aspx" target="_blank">Peanut M&amp;Ms</a>, <a title="M&amp;Ms at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/MMs-Plain-Milk-Chocolate-Candy---39lbs-P363C9.aspx" target="_blank">Plain M&amp;Ms</a>, <a title="Reeses Pieces at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Reeses-Pieces-Peanut-Butter-Candy-33lb-P1179C9.aspx" target="_blank">Reese’s Pieces</a>, <a title="Skittles at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Skittles-Candy---40-lbs-P1182C9.aspx" target="_blank">Skittles</a> or <a title="Mike &amp; Ike Candy at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Mike-Ike-Candy-P97C9.aspx" target="_blank">Mike &amp; Ikes</a> are also popular.</p>
<p>Locating is arguably the most important part about maximizing your profits. Many people who jump into the business buy package deals from unscrupulous companies and pay huge amounts for cheap machines and locating services that find poorly-performing locations. Most of these people get out of the business at a loss within a few months. Many locating services are scams or useless, so take care if you decide to have a locater service place machines for you. It can cost upwards of $75 per location, so it might be a good idea to place machines yourself when you first start out. All it requires is a short presentation to give to store managers/owners and a nice outfit. A lot of businesses may say no, in fact, the majority of them probably will, but doing the work yourself will save you money and may help you later. If you and the manager/owner develop a repertoire, you could find yourself with a valuable recommendation source of new locations, not to mention, your machine will be a lot safer in a store where the owner watches out for it.</p>
<p>A vending business can be an exhilarating adventure, but it will be most successful if you follow those guidelines and adjust as you go to what works best for you. Ultimately, if you are diligent, you will know the best techniques for securing the best spots and making the most of your profits.</p>
<p>For more information or choose the perfect vending machines for you, visit <a title="Candymachines.com for all your bulk vending needs" href="http://www.candymachines.com/" target="_blank">Candymachines.com</a> or call us at 800-853-3941 or 760-734-1414.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>How to Get Your Own Locations</p>
<p>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, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">How to Get Your Own Locations</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">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. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">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.</span></p>
<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">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.</span></div>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">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?”</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Use a Locator or Find Your Own Sites </p>
<p>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 [...]]]></description>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: small;">Advantages of Bulk Vending<br />
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</strong>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re excited to announce that Candymachines.com, a major distributor and supplier of bulk vending machines and refill supplies, has begun to offer financing options to our customers.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This will help build the vending industry by assisting start-up vending route operators to build up their businesses, while continuing to help established operators strengthen their routes. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re excited to announce that <a title="Candymachines.com for all your bulk vending needs" href="http://www.candymachines.com" target="_blank">Candymachines.com</a>, a major distributor and supplier of bulk vending machines and refill supplies, has begun to offer financing options to our customers.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This will help build the vending industry by assisting start-up vending route operators to build up their businesses, while continuing to help established operators strengthen their routes. As <a title="Candymachines.com for all your bulk vending needs" href="http://www.candymachines.com" target="_blank">Candymachines.com</a> continues to broaden our selection of <a title="Interactive Vending Machines at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Interactive-Vending-Machines-C33.aspx" target="_blank">interactive vending machines</a>, such as the <a title="Crane Vending Machines at Candymachines.com" href="http://www.candymachines.com/Crane-Vending-Machines-C102.aspx" target="_blank">crane</a>, vendors can increase the return on their existing locations by adding new, innovative styles. With financing options, vendors can now have more assistance in enhancing the diversity of their routes.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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?</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Q.</strong>  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?</p>
<p><strong>A.</strong>  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.</p>
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