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[ksumike]

I'm thinking about getting into the bulk vending business and would like some advice on vendstar. I'm currently thinking of purchasing 30 machines but have no experience in vending. Also I would like to hire a locator to place about 20-25 to help get me started. Any advice-suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mike

[CoolHand]

I'm thinking about getting into the bulk vending business and would like some advice on vendstar. I'm currently thinking of purchasing 30 machines  but have no experience in vending. Also I would like to hire a locator to place about 20-25 to help get me started. Any advice-suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mike

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Coin mechanisms operate largely on friction.

Friction = wear and tear. Wear and tear = damage. Coin mechanism + coins = wear and tear.

Plastic is more susceptible to friction than metal.


Get my drift

[kandyklassics]

Coin mechanisms operate largely on friction. 

Friction = wear and tear.  Wear and tear = damage.    Coin mechanism + coins  = wear and tear.

Plastic is more susceptible to friction than metal.
Get my drift 

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There really isn't one machine that anyone can reccomend since there are pros and cons to all machines on the market. I have Vendstars, Routepros, Northwesterns, Sega, and U-turns on my route. I could sit here and compile a list of the positives and negatives for each one because they do exist. But that's not going to really do you much good. Everyone has his/her own taste. What works fine for someone else may not work as well for you and vice versa. Some people love Vendstars, think the world of them, will only buy Vendstars, while others will tell you how they hate it on the other hand. This is the way it works for all the machines out there. You just have to try it out and see what works for you. Whats works for someone elese may not work for you. There are numerous bulk machines on the market and you just have to take a chance. That's what business, as well as life, is all about. I hope this helps.

[CoolHand]

Expensive as they are, 1800 Vendings are the best. I now have nothing except 1800's machines. More reliable, better looking (Very important) and easy to make changes.

[Vending Chat]

Vendstars mechs are plastic, but the resin they are made of holds up for many years. Yes, there are many pros and cons, but if you get them for a descent price, they will do the job as well as most other machines. Don't pay $300 each for them! You can find them used for less than $100 each.

Try a google search for Used Vendstar

[VetTechJess]

Expensive as they are, 1800 Vendings are the best. I now have nothing except 1800's machines. More reliable, better looking (Very important) and easy to make changes.

I agree with you. I am not in the vending machine business just quite yet but when I do get into the business its gonna be 1800vending.com's vending machines that I use. I believe in paying a little more for higher quality materials, because as with everything---you do get what you pay for.

[caserri]

I agree with you. I am not in the vending machine business just quite yet but when I do get into the business its gonna be 1800vending.com's vending machines that I use. I believe in paying a little more for higher quality materials, because as with everything---you do get what you pay for.

Just make sure you get those high quality machines off of eBay. Don't fall for the biz-op directly.

[pusherman]

I agree with you. I am not in the vending machine business just quite yet but when I do get into the business its gonna be 1800vending.com's vending machines that I use. I believe in paying a little more for higher quality materials, because as with everything---you do get what you pay for.

wow all of that marketing really does work.

im not going to tell you to change your mind on 18oo machines, but you might want to do a LOT more research before you spend your money

[caserri]

Pusherman,

Would you say "Odd first post"? Seems similar to vend-master over on my forum?

Steve

[Tradesmen1]

Machines are like cars. They all do the job most of the time and they all have their problems from time to time. There is a ton out there for sale. Do you want a brand new one for the brand new price or do you want one that has a few miles on it at a discount? The choice is yours to make. Try some preowned ones to start with and get a feel for the business Then if everything goes to plan and you have some success, you will have a feel for what suits you best and you will be able to make an educated decision on which route suits you and your business the best.

[goldrushvending]

i personally think you have to be nuts or borderline nuts to pay $300 for a triple head machine.
part of the success in a vending business is to start up with AS MANY MACHINES AS POSSIBLE with AS LITTLE MONEY AS POSSIBLE. think about this ... a location would get your say $15 per month on average or so... you'll need 20 months considering you have $0 costs for candy or gas or whatever to pay off your pretty 1800 machine. so 10 machines that's $3000 bucks in the hole... consider this now... other distributors offering 30 machines for that same price almost http://www.gumball-m...siness-330.html ... that's $450 per month rather than your pretty machines making $150 per month. in 7 months (THINK SHORT TERM NOT 20) you gross $3000 with 30 machines ... so you're back even... AND YOU CAN USE THE MONEY THESE MACHINES MAKE TO EXPAND AND BUY BEAUTIFUL MACHINES... like upgrading a location which makes $75 per month or simply buying nice machines from then on...

but i agree with previous statement "all that marketing must be paying off" hehe..

Amer. the vending Ninja

[goldrushvending]

and what's up with the comment of buying used machines for $100 when you can buy brand new ones for that price !!!!!

Amer. The Vending Ninja

[Westcoast-vend.com]

This forum constantly knocks 1800 machines and their business model yet all I am reading is how people can't get parts for their machines, are worried about their machines being vandalized or stolen, asking if single or double head are better, paying for locators for $50+ per location. If you call 1800 vending.com or go on their website, you will find out that they have covered all of these things. They cover all machine parts for life. You can buy a new machine at 1/2 price with a police report if it is stolen vandalized. If you took the time to sell your machines in a great location, why would you put a single head when you can put a 3 head. It's like having 3 machines working for you in one location.
I think that vending CHAT.com is a great network for the vending community but I don't think any company should be beat up for trying to do business.

I guess you can tell, I have 1800 machines and I think they are great!!

I bought 50 machines on the 1st September, 2007 and have sold & placed them all in very good locations.


Gary
Westcoast-vend.com