I'll be interested to hear how it turn out. I've stayed away from apartments due to security concerns. Un-monitored machines tend to get beat up. I was told by a former employee of Coke Enterprises that 80+% of their repair costs are from machines at apartments and hotels.

Anybody else have problems with apartment security?

George

www.gulpitvending.com

Thanks for the advice; however, you are seriously mistaken about the small business conspiracy. Not only is that not my intent,but I purposely left out my business name and duties because the business is a one of a kind and directly tied with me personally. Trust me, you don't have to worry about me in that aspect, I always keep my left hand separate from my right hand. I just always feel the need to give as much reasonable background as possible, that all....

Back to the original matter.... Is August or September a bad time to start, being that Fall and Winter are right around the corner? Also, your point on them not having a machine, because of policy, makes sense. However, this location is too good to not give a try. There is no store within close proximity. Plus there is an 6 store plaza right next to the complex and none of these guys have a machine either. The complex is fairly new so this could be part of the reason for no machine as yet.

My plan is to wow the landlord/manager with a very creative website and flyers and present him with custom fronts which I've designed and possibly give him the honor of choosing which front to use.

I use Dixie Narco 501E or 600E. If you want to do the Red Bull 8.3oz in these machines you can get a kit from your local Red Bull distributor (includes a narrow-wall insert, takes about 5 minutes to install) or you can order one from one of the parts houses for ~$75.

Good Luck!

George

www.gulpitvending.com

I'm looking for opinions and info about what the best beverage machine is. I want to sell different sizes of bottles and cans, including 8.3oz cans, though one machine and would like some advice.
thanks,
lee