How does the vending machine work?
Q. how does the vending machine recognize a dollar from any other coin like thing that looks like a dollar coin in size and shape? what is the basic the idea behind it? To be more precise, how does it recognize a dollar coin?? Picture? weight? MaterialDetector? what?
Asked by firewireo - Thu Aug 17 03:38:40 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. While vending machines use a variety of methods to read bills, they check four different characteristics used to verify paper money: Bills are printed with magnetic ink, and different denominations generate distinctive magnetic fields. Bills have different conductivities (the rate at which they can conduct low levels of electricity). Ultraviolet scanning technology can determine the different fluorescent properties of bills. Digital cameras can reference the optical patterns in bills with a database of authentic patterns. A vending machine has to verify whether a bill is authentic before it determines its value. The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing hosts this cool fact sheet about the security features used on its currency:… [cont.]
Answered by Lulu - Thu Aug 17 03:42:47 2006

How can I start a vending machine business?
Q. I'm looking to make a little extra money and was thinking about buying some vending machines. Any ideas?
Asked by Chris - Tue Jun 16 12:28:37 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. National Automatic Merchandising Association Automatic Vending Association -- Directory of Vending Business Associations Research, research, research this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant: * Start Your Own Vending Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Anne Rawland Gabriel * Vending Business-In-A-Box: A step-by-step guide to starting a profitable vending business without getting burned by Bryon Krug * Vending Success Secrets - How Anyone Can Grow… [cont.]
Answered by TM Express - Tue Jun 16 12:50:10 2009

How do you start a vending machine business?
Q. A friend of mine would like to start placing cola vending machines at local events, locations, etc. But he is unsure where to start. I suggested he call a local dealer of the cola, but he said that he didn't want to work for them, just himself... Any suggestions?
Asked by Junior's Gal - Tue Jan 9 08:15:06 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. check out sams club website... -- I would get drinks and everything from sams because they sell in bulk. This has what you need to start, make sure that if yall do this, make sure that you get some type of insurance cover on your business because if one is to fall or somthing happens and it hits a lady, she can sew you for alot of money.
Answered by smitty4626 - Tue Jan 9 08:27:58 2007

What are the rules regarding street vending at Cubs games in Chicago?
Q. Is there a special vending license you have to get or something? Anyone ever sold out there before?
Asked by TruthMan1 - Wed Jul 2 13:36:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I bought one of those horry kow shirts a couple weeks ago so i don't think you need a liscense
Answered by p-fab - Wed Jul 2 14:01:49 2008

whats the average income if you buy vending machine?
Q. Im thinking about investing in a vending machine. What is a good company to go through and bad company to stay away from. What is the average income for a vending machine? I have 2 locations in mind, a gym and a preschool. Any information can help. Also where can I go to educate myself more about vending machines?Any tips will help!
Asked by jenn209 - Wed Jul 22 22:50:19 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends on the location, type of product and a bunch of other factors. If you get one in a hot state or something where there's a lot of thirsty people you figure a dollar a drink. You get the drinks wholesale at like 20 cents a pop. That's an 80 cent profit figure there's like what 500 cans in there, so if it takes a month to sell out then you figure you make 400 dollars of it. You sell out in a week then that's 1600 dollars a month minus any additional expense. It could be quite lucrative.
Answered by Zach - Sun Jul 26 14:52:03 2009

How much should I pay a business who lets me have my Vending Machine on their property?
Q. I am starting a vending machine business. I am writing up a proposal for my home owners association to ask if I can put in a vending machine in the pool area. This vending machine will get a lot of action in the summer months. When it is colder weather I imagine we will have less traffic; we will get the kids from the nearby school and people going to the gym. Should I offer them a percentage of my profit or a monthly fixed amount? If a fixed amount, how much?
Asked by Helen M - Mon Mar 29 17:06:13 2010 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Having a vending machine in the pool area is an amenity which benefits the HOA, and it should be presented as such. Whatever electricity you use is offset by the extra benefit to the organization. I would not offer any payment to them. If they ask for payment, reiterate the benefit they will receive. If they insist, offer a fixed amount that will just cover their electricity.
Answered by RE - Tue Apr 6 16:12:32 2010

What problems can i meet when i will put a vending machine in a school?
Q. -how can i convince the director to put my vending machines in his school? -is the vending really succeseful in schools?
Asked by Babin C - Thu Jul 31 06:07:12 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well the main question of the hour is if this is a public school or a private school. Public schools are not a sound investment these days because of all the health food rules in schools, right now Coke and Pepsi are loosing tons of money because they had to pull all of their sodas out of the the public schools. Now the private schools are a different story, they can do as they please.
Answered by Mike the vending guy - Sun Aug 3 20:48:59 2008

What is the best thing to buy for hunger from a vending machine when you only have $1.00?
Q. In general, what kind of things do you buy with only $1 when you goto a vending machine and are really hungry? I know that different vending machines have different items in stock but I'm asking about what you buy specifically.
Asked by Weird guy - Mon Dec 3 19:32:23 2007 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Snickers
Answered by BlueEyes86 - Mon Dec 3 19:54:20 2007

How hard is it to get into the vending machine business?
Q. I have been thinking abot getting into the vending machine business. It looks like a good thing for me to get into but I wanted to see how it was for anyone that has already been in it?
Asked by memorex1 - Mon Oct 5 09:30:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's all location, location, location. You're going to be up against some big competition from established vending companies that have sometimes hundreds of machines in tons of locations. I would start small. Find a great location that doesn't already have a machine. A busy break room at a smaller company or business is one of the best places to start. Next you'll need a machine...the combo drink/snack machines are a great place to start. Also, bulk machines...such as candy/nuts/mints that you pay a quarter for a handful. Keep in mind that you don't want to have your machine somewhere it could get vandalized or broken into.
Answered by allstick - Mon Oct 5 22:14:02 2009

How lucrative is the ice cream vending business? Looking at buying a bike to vend it?
Q. I am thinking about purchasing an ice cream vending bike an plan to operate it after work during the week and on weekends. The city population is about 35-40,000. What kind of operating costs can I expect and is there "decent" money to be made. Thank you for any help
Asked by jakekno - Sun Apr 27 21:22:17 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My co-worker's dad has has an ice cream truck business for 10 years. He has supported himself his wife and two kids with this business. Put them through school, bought them cars, etc. According to my co-worker his dad brings in close to 100k a year. I don't know if that's true but it looks like it's profitable enough to support a small family and a mortgage. He also wanted to tell you that his Dad has had a few attempted robberies but because he is in a truck he was able to fight off the robbers. But on a bike you're exposed so be careful on those bad neigborhoods. I wish you the best of luck in your business.
Answered by least_likely2 - Thu May 1 18:09:02 2008

How much can I make a month from 4 vending machines in a good location? I plan to expand later.?
Q. I am interested in opening a vending machine company. I plan to place Gatorade machines in 4 seperate gym's. How much would I be able to make a month? I plan to take it further if 4 are successful.
Asked by Dale T - Sat Nov 21 13:47:13 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've found for the most part that gyms aren't a very good location for vending. We've had Powerade and Vitamin Water in a few local mid size gyms (about half the size of a Gold's Gym) and the best machines do maybe $60 in a week, some have done less than $20 in a week. (That's $1 for 20oz Powerade and $1.50 for 20oz Vitamin Water) These machines really have trouble selling the product before it goes out of date. We do have a machine at a Lady Fitness that sells over $120 of Dasani a week (5 Cases) despite the fact that the machine is right in front of a water fountain. I'm guessing that the customers buy the Dasani and reuse the bottles at the fountain? Either way, you'll find that gyms are really hit or miss.
Answered by allstick - Mon Nov 23 22:48:54 2009

What is your favorite type of candy from a vending machine?
Q. I'm startinga vending business and want to know peoples opinions about the best candy to put into my machines. Thanks for your help!
Asked by NCSMALLBIZ.COM - Fri Oct 6 15:11:29 2006 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Don't put candy in there, put in little toys or bouncy balls. I was at Old Navy a few months ago and after I bought one of those bouncy balls, all the little kids wanted one too. I'm 18 years old yet I'm still a sucker for little vending machine figurines/bouncy balls/whatever...especial ly those Spongebob things.
Answered by a? China a? Dolla? - Fri Oct 6 15:13:36 2006

How can i put vending machines up at businesses to which i have no affiliation?
Q. i want to buy a vending machine (like the ones that dispense skittles, nuts, etc. but i don't know where i could put it or how to approach businesses for their permission to do so.
Asked by Patrick - Mon Sep 28 15:55:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. More than likely you will have to contact the owner or the manager of the business and simply ask if you are able to put up a vending machine. If a manager is not willing to talk to you, then ask whom may talk to, sometimes you may have to contact the corporate office.
Answered by Scott1120 - Mon Sep 28 16:03:34 2009

How to start a vending machine business?
Q. I would like to purchase a pops or chips vending machine. I live in Michigan. Where to get one, and what licenses I need? Thanks.
Asked by Ohman - Mon Dec 8 15:38:17 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes you have to apply for the proper license to sell vending machines and you also must find out where you would like to place the machines. You will have a make deals with the location that you are looking at putting them. Also, just in case the key is stripped or if you lose the key you need to purchase a tubular pick for these odd ball scenarios. I use the PKA2 from Pro-Lok. I hope this helps.
Answered by J Locksmith - Tue Dec 9 14:58:01 2008

How long does a vending machine last?
Q. I'm wondering how long a brand new vending machine would last, one of the high end combo ones that are like $4,000 when purchased new. How long on average would it last before it'd be better to throw it away than fix it?
Asked by emrys_90 - Sun Mar 28 12:55:01 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As long as it is capable of being adjusted for new product dimensions, higher product pricing in the currency acceptor, and is in decent overall physical condition these things last decades.
Answered by Just R - Sun Mar 28 16:32:09 2010

How many penguins can you fit in a vending machien?
Q. can you fit in a vending machien? And can you fit more ifyou stack them or just shove them in?? And if you mix Chihuahua in themix do you get more penguins or Chihuahua in the vending mechien? I would never put any animal in avending machien it is just a funny question!!
Asked by jkamstra2005 - Fri Jun 9 17:59:49 2006 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depends on what kind of penguin we're talking about. Those Emperor penguins get pretty big. And then some are tiny. Emperors, I say you're looking at 3, throw in a couple of Chihuahuas and little pinquins. Small penquins and Chihuahuas...50-75
Answered by erin7 - Fri Jun 9 18:04:56 2006

How easy was it for kids to get cigarettes from vending machines?
Q. Back when there were vending machines that sold cigarettes, how easy was it to purchase them? How did they work? When did they get rid of them?
Asked by Me1984 - Wed Jun 4 00:27:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As someone who lives in a country where cigarette vending machines are still legal (England) I have an excellent knowledge of cigarette vending machines as, I used to get cigarettes from them all the time. How easy it is to get them depends on where the machine is, sometimes they are really well hidden and out of sight. Other times they will be on sight for all to see so a child trying to purchase cigarettes from the machine will be caught by an adult or member of staff immediately. Some places had cigarette machines that where quite visible, but the staff would turn a blind eye to you buying cigarettes as it would mean they'd be getting the money from it. Using them is basic enough, you have a choice of different types of cigarettes and… [cont.]
Answered by jaggernut - Wed Jun 4 15:57:52 2008

What are the benefits of vending machines at school?
Q. I have done research online and i have having trouble finding the benefits of vending machines at schools. I would appreciate for help.
Asked by Eaglesrule5 - Sun Dec 6 20:54:27 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

How do you open a vending machine without breaking it?
Q. I'm just asking, I wouldn't break into a vending machine. Can't you get into jail for that?
Asked by Miriam M - Fri Jul 25 11:06:03 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. YES you can go to jail for that, LOL Best way - use the key, hahahaha
Answered by ~Susakins Makoozakins~ - Fri Jul 25 11:12:12 2008

A vending machine dispenses gumballs in a regularly repeating cycle of 10 different colors. If a quarter buys?
Q. A vending machine dispenses gumballs in a regularly repeating cycle of 10 different colors. If a quarter buys 3 gumballs, what is the minimum amount of money that must be spent before 3 gumballs of the same color are dispensed?
Asked by mrs daniel - Fri Nov 30 11:45:32 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The first gumball be the same color as the 11th and 21st gumballs. Therefore you have to buy 21 gumballs to have three of the same color. This costs $1.75: 21 gumballs / 3 gumballs per quarter = 7 quarters = 1.75
Answered by smcwhtdtmc - Fri Nov 30 11:53:58 2007