Thanks all for the input. I am going to follow some of the advice given and try to make an intelligent decision. I even got ahold of the federal trade commission and looked up info on biz ops. I guess the main word to all this is "caution". I hope that vending will turn out to be a good small buisness, with a little education.
Definitely food for thought. I will do a lot of research before committing. From what I've been reading, you can start in vending with a relatively small investment. I hope someone has heard of my first question and give me input. Also, any good books or programs for knowledge? I appreciate the help!