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[rookie514]

someone in my area is selling a gaines combo machine that is located in a medical center right in the middle of my route. he wants 3900 for the machine and the location. the location nets 300 a month after commision and all costs. the machine is on location for 3 months and will only do better in the summer. let me hear some feedback from all...
thanks baruchi

[midtenn]

Take an actual look at his revenues if he keeps records, just to keep him honest. Look at the current pricing, product mix, service schedule and commission structure to see if there is any room for improvement. I don't know anything about a gaines machine but if there is ample room at this facility, you may improve sales by installing 2 dedicated machines (1 snack and 1 soda) for more selection, more profitable product mix and less service frequency: this would also help lower your cost. Make an offer for half that and look for a reaction from him to indicate his willingless to negotiate the price or if he stands firm. If it was a new machine when installed and has a sales meter, check it against the sales he states, then you would at least have some real idea about the $ sales. I honestly wouldn't think that the machine would be worth that amount. Maybe this advice will help you a little. Without seeing his setup and records its really difficult to say.

Thats all you can do. Control the controlables.

[rookie514]

Wow thanks that is really good advice I am going to check all those things out