Does Someone Can tell me of his Experience in vending Machine Business?

Question

Is it a good business ?, what to expect and tips

Answer 1

I have been servicing Gumball machines for 6 years now. I only do it once a month for this guy to make some extra money. He has 4 machines that I collect from. On a monthly basis I will collect anywhere from 800-1200 bucks from the 4 machines. I only spend 60 bucks at Sams Club (on average) to fill up the machines. This seems like a VERY profitable vending machine, plus gumballs will stay fresher a lot longer then other foods you may stock in the machines, so I guess I would recomend getting gumball machines

Answer 2

Yeah you can make a good amount of money at it. Just put little velcro signs in plastic picture frames on top, with cutesy catch phrases, like "ICU812!"

Like "I see you ate one too!"

And go small, as far as size. Theyer MUCH easier to place. (Candy machines, I mean) and also get the 2 headed ones. Dont waste your money on any of the big variety ones. I can stand there so long trying to decide, that I pocket my quarter out of frustration with the big ones.

You can pretty much find candy machines with a single head and a double head, for between 90 and 140 bucks on here.

http://www.vendweb.com/Bulk_Vending_Mach...

But I just dont know if they are high quality, cause there arent alot of specifications on the globe type, etc. DO NOT use GLASS!!! Cheap plastic is no good, either. Both crack and break too easily.

Good Luck!!!