I posted this on the Yahoo! BVA board, but I thought that i might repost it here:

My name is Ryan, and I am
currently living overseas. However, I will be returning to the States
soon, and I would like to start my own bulk vending business after I
return as a part-time gig. I have been reading this board, another
vending forum, and several blogs trying to absorb all the information
I can about this business. I am going to initially start out very
small and slow with no more than a machine or two and go from there.

Until recently, my plan was to purchase three-head machines and go
from there. I figured that three-head machines would result in higher
profits. I still kind of feel this way. What do you guys think? In
terms of these types of machines (like this kind that SuperPro Vending
offers: http://www.superprov....com/superpro/), which would you
recommend? How bad are the machines made in China, like the XYZ
machines? I am inclined to go with something made in the USA (not that
I have a problem with buying machines manufactured overseas, but
everything I read regarding these imported machines implies that their
quality is total crap), as I want something that is high quality and
reliable. I would like to stick with one type of machine and, as my
business grows, I won't have to be servicing different kinds of
machines. These SuperPros sound really good. Are they? Or is there
something better in this three-head machine category? I keep reading
that Oak and Northwestern machines are considered the overall best in
the industry...do they have three-head machines like this? (if they
do, I can't seem to find them) Is the higher price of purchasing an
Oak or Northwestern worth it...meaning, is the quality that much
better than, say, a SuperPro or a Seaga?

Another thought that I have been having is just to start with a single
head gum machine. I am very intrigued by the Dentyne Ice machines
offered by SuperPro. I see there has been a lot of discussion this
board recently about them appearing to question the ROI on these
machines. They do seem expensive. However, I personally think
Dentyne Ice is a great product and I can see the potential of making a
lot of money with these machines despite the high initial cost. What
is your opinion of these machines? I am kicking around the idea of
just getting a few Dentyne Ice machines and exclusively dealing with
those from the start...one machine, one product. The KISS principle.
Thoughts?

Sorry for the long post! Any and all feedback is appreciated!

Thanks,
Ryan