I just wanted to post an update on Kickstart. Rob recently sent me 4 locations and he actually only owed me 2 relocates. One of the locations that he sent me extra is a Mexican Grill located near the Concord Mills Mall and right down the road from Lowes Motor Seedway. I have tried 4 different locators and for 8 mos. to get a resturaunt location in that area. It is a great place to locate. Rob got me the location which I placed on 8-18 and when I serviced it yesterday (1 Dentyne Ice machine it had $29.50 in it.) Rob really went above and beyond for me on this one!

I recommend that you at laest give Kickstart a try.

Rob really is great to work with.

David

I can say that I have had success with a few locators. Rob with Kickstart locators is very good to work with. I have also had success with first choice (they don't take payment until after you place the machine) and also I have had some success with Ethical locators. All of these are telemarketing locators and I have had success with all of them.

Kickstart is very responsive and Rob also takes care of any relocates as per any warranty you may have had at the time of getting your original location. Rob follows through on relocates just as thoroughly as when getting your original locations. I can recommend Kickstart for sure.

David

I can only tell you about the machines themsevles. In my opinion they are excellent machines. They look great and they function very well. I bought mine brand new from people getting rid of machines they couldn't locate. I would recommend that you get more info. about biz-ops before you purchase 50 machines directly from 1800. There are a few people who have purchased direct from 1800 floating around the forums.

vendiscuss.com is a good resource for info. also some of the other forums out there as well.

You are doing the right thing by asking these questions upfront. Continue to get as much information about this as possible and make your own decision.

Check out some of the forums and get some replies to this post before making a decision on that kind of investment. You could do just as well buying machines elsewhere and paying a locator to locate them for less money. 1800 is a good biz-op if you are going to go that direction but in my opinion they are overpriced. I would strongly recommend staying away from biz-ops. But for you that might be an OK move.
I have not purchased from 1800 but I do know a little about them. I have gotten some quotes from them on business packages. You would be amazed at how much money you can save on 1800 machines. (for example, we paid $386.00 for 3 brand new 1800 machines shipped to our door.) The machines are excellent machines though and I always recommend buying them from people who purchased a large block of machines and can't get them located. I have 4 1800 machines and I like them a lot!!

OK it seem like I'm rambling a little. I will say that the machines are great but to buy from 1800 directly you will pay more than you need to. I would also recommend starting small and working your way up to 50 machines.

You are asking the right questions though. Keep researching and talk to people who have purchased from 1800 also.

Regards,

David

Thanks Guys!

For your input. I was able to get the paperwork taken care of!

David

I have been considering getting some vending books, and to be perfectly straight I don't want to waste my money. I saw Ronnie Talents web page and he reminds me of some "cheeseball" get rich quick schme artist. Despite that I have been considering spending some money and buying his program and books. Has anyone used the GBW book on locating? Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks,
Joe

Hey,

There are a few decent ebooks out there. but most of them say the same stuff. If you check out vendiscuss.com and get plus status there are some really good articles and ebooks there for free.

David