Does anyone with experience have some good advice with regards to locating in the Southern California area?

Go to Amazon.com and do a search I found a few. One that I purchased was written by Ronnie Talent. There is also a e-book on ebay by Jayne Manziel I found helpful. Focus on learning about how to locate as this is the most important aspect of the business. I am having problems with this area. You will never make it long term if you rely on locators. I hope this helps.

I am frustrated with locating myself and could use some advice. I live in a very populated city with many cultural differences. I could use any advice on how to sucessfully locate my triple head machines. Not just placing them but placing them at places that will pay-off. I have placed a few and they are duds. Today I went out and everyone said no.

I have to do this myself because I have already spend A LOT of money to get them professionally located. Well, obviously that didn't work out if I am relocating machines that don't even gross $2.00 a month. What did I get myself into?

You can research different charities and their standing at give.org. I am with the Vanished Childrens's Alliance and they are very supportive and professional. They charge 1.50 royalty fee per sticker per quarter. There are also several other charities that have vending programs as you probably know.

Touch base again once you start locating. I have been doing this for 2 months and locating is making this whole venture frustrating. I could use some tips or suggestions.

I understand what you are talking about!!! I paid a lot of money for a locator to place 20 machines about a month ago and most of them need to be re-located. Several didn't even gross more that $3 in a month. One, that I checked on after two weeks, was full of ants and had ant spray all over it. It has been a hard learning experience and somewhat discouraging.

Bottom line is you are going to have to do this if you what to make it work. I have located a couple of machines myself and each time it gets easier. You have to get out there and just try. It is not something I could have ever imagined because I care too much about what people think, get embarrassed and hate rejection. I am changing and just keep telling myself so what if they said no. Having a charity helps to get in the door. Believe me you have to get in front of these people at some point to service the machines so you might as well place them.

After the intial location disaster I had two machines placed by a locator on Ebay. Her name is Jayne. She found me some decent spots but the others I know I have to relocate on my own because only I know my area. Wish me luck.