Which Vending Machine Is The Best To Buy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2019
- Hi my name is Amy Allen and in todays video I talk about which vending machine is the best to buy when you are just starting out your own business! I talk about all the different brands and which machines are difficult to work with and are always breaking down compared to the ones that are fan favorites!
A Machine can be declared bad if parts are hard to find, if the machine is not an American made machine, then parts will take longer to ship which means you loose money, remember that time is money. It can also be declared as a bad machine to buy if its very hard to work on. If a machine is hard to work on because all the parts are squeezed in the back or requires special tools, machine repair people are going to charge you more.
A Good Machine is one that had parts for sale everywhere, you can go online and find someone with a part by the next day or just pick up the phone and probably have 20 people that know how to fix that specific type of machine.
Lets face it machines are going to break down so might as well make it easier on ourself and find the Vending machine that is best to buy!
I also talk about how much i bought my vending machines for and how i found my warehouse. How I networked with people online and started my vending machine business in less then a month.
Good Machines- Crane, USI, Dixi, AMS, Royal
Bad Machines- Seaga, Jofemar, Lektro, Polyvend
you can also find me on instagram:
/ viiimy - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
Your info is pretty spot on! With 14 years experience, i’m impressed on your research on the quality of machines! Good luck on your future endeavors!
Thanks royal! That means a lot i definitely dont have 14 years under my belt but im really trying to learn :)
Do you have any recommendations in regards of what machines are the best? With your 14 years of experience the knowledge you have is worth alot.
What’s the best vending machine to buy
Way to do your homework!! It will always pay off ! Congratulations! I knew-0- about vending -now 14/15 years later , I absolutely love it ! In April I sold my business with a partner that was 21 yrs old - now I’m 100% solo with a smaller business and love it !
Last company we mainly used AP - now I’m using 95% Crane machines! Love them ! Reliable- Easy to maintain and Program ! Lou in Houston Texas / Vending Concepts is the tops!! Machines/ service/ tech service / parts all under one roof ! You buy a machine from them - you have lifetime tech support !! When you have issues (which you will ) it’s huge to have live tech support while your standing in front of your machines trying to fix them !! Took me 14 yrs to find them ! Very happy ! Congratulations- and best of luck !!! 👍
@@Tonicmud hi can you share Marks contact?
I've heard good things about the Vendo 21 series: 621, 721, 821. No extra parts required to change for product type. Made in the USA. Automatic backstop so you don't have to reach all the way through the columns to try and set them. Drop sensor.
I found your page this week. I am so impressed with your honesty about how you were inspired by another person and your openess about your journey. Best of luck to you
Nemo! thank you so much for the amazing comment! I wonder how you found me!! xD
Excellent, excellent video!! You got my sub off of getting straight to the point 60sec in. I love this no nonsense, straight up, transparent, visual video. I’m going to watch the rest of yours and hopefully the journey is going well. You’ve helped me so much!! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed the video! I know I had trouble finding this information, so I dug deep and asked questions in the vending community. I'm glad it was helpful for you.
all of your videos are really good at giving information thats actually needed. i am jst now getting into the business and came across your videos while watching Jaime vids lol HOPE youre still in the bizz
film life thank you so much! 90% of the time I just think that my info does not help anyone so i really appreciate it!
Thanks for your hard work and dedication. It was much appreciated and you are awesome.
Thank you ♡ I'm really thinking about starting small and I was getting overwhelmed with all the different machines out there. I'm planning on putting one up in my apartment complex =)
Soleil! yes that is amazing! apartments have lots of foot traffic! good luck in the transaction! you got this!
Congratulations!!!! I just messaged you on insta mine is @viiimy
It amazes me how happy you get when you first buy your first vending machine I bought a few Genesis not knowing the problems that would happen.. years later I'm so happy I got a first AMS back in 2019 and threw the Genesis to the scrap yard
The feeling is like no other 😁
I was considering buying a Seaga off Ebay. You'll be glad to hear I did not purchase it and will continue my research. Thanks for posting
=O I am glad to hear! that is amazing! where are you located there should be someone local! hopefully lol
You have earned my subscription and I am excited to see what your business and channel grows into
Enoch hello! welcome aboard!! =D
That’s awesome. One day I’ll start my full line journey. Look forward to an update.
you have the gumball machines!! that's so cool I love the old fashion style vibe that those machines give off.
Great info, hope business is going great for yah still!!
Literally one of the best videos out there👏👏👏
X) Thank you!
I really liked how you researched this information. I personally prefer bulk machines for my business because they are more passive in my opinion. New Supporter right here. 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you! I almost went with bulk! still might! looks much easier to move then a vending machine lol
Great video, I’ve been in the business for 5 months now and love it , seven machines in and eager for more soon, keep up the good work
Thats amazing do you mind me asking which city/state?
Vimy I have them in California Bay Area
@@jairusbrown5456 can you give me a little insight on the taxes and things of that sort, I’m in Southern California planning to get my first few machines up and running soon
Came Back 4 Years Later just to Get Reacquainted with the Models, Preciate you!
Thank u for this omg I'm starting my 5 year old son business we have a location just trying to go through offer up and fb market was such a pain. You brought me so much ease! Thank u again keep posting great information for newbies like myself from Palm Beach county, fl
Allure! Thank you! Comments like these give me reassurance! I think this idea is perfect for your son! Theres alot of family channels that do vending together! I wish you luck and stay safe in these crazy times!
Hi nice to meet you. I’m from Miami. May I ask you a couple questions?
Where did you consider locations from Florida also..
This was an amazing video and very informative. Thank you
yay! thank you!
excellent job and very informative thanks again
wwwwoooo that's what I love to read! thank you!
Thank you so much for this video! I love your hair!
thank you!!! its completely different now its blond haha
2:08 The photo of that black & white combo vending machine is NOT a Seaga Vending Machine... It's a Genesis Combo Machine, manufactured by Genesis Manufacturing Inc., which is currently out of business. I know, because I've owned several of those machines in the past. Matter of fact, to this day I still own, and service two of them
Thank you for taking the time to express your personal feelings as well. I feel the same way but still afraid to buy used but I will look for someone who offers warranty as well. This video is old so if you have any updated information please let me know. I am local like you.
Haha the intro was so funny it was exactly what i was looking for yes so many to choose from And im currently on offer up looking
aaayy =D hope you found the right machine for you!
Great vid and info!
thank you!!!!
Thanks for the info!
your welcome :p
Thanks you help me a couple years ago about vending machines.
a couple of years ago? =0 how's vending going for you???
Great review thank you
thank you! have a good New Years!
Thank you so much for this video, I trust your information.
best comment ever! are you just starting ur vending business? if you are I wish you luck!!!
Thanks for the info, 👍
I’m a new laundromat investor. Thank for your review on vending machines.
This was very informative, again so proud of you! 😊
thank you =D
@@Tonicmud Would you happen to know anything about Glasco machines? I have someone trying to sell me model gs1 (it works) but I can't find much information on them to know if they are quality machines. Thanks.
Can the vending machine be program to use a different dollars ?
Great info. Are the Furura and Trimline II the same machine? I’m looking for a no fuss combo for a recreation center.
Glad I found your videos! im actually been wanting to do this for a while. Your video has helped immensely. Im looking at vending machines for sale, I see alot of "AP studio 3" machines would you recommend that one ?
I liked those, AP is highly recommended
Thanks for this great video. I came here in the fence as to weather to purchase an ap 113 machine. AP it is. Thank you!
How’s your business going?
This is such a helpful video, thank you for this information! I’m debating between a USI 3014a and a AP 112 .. do you think the AP would be better? It seems to be newer and it seems to be easier to add a card reader to. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
Hi I liked both, but newer and easier for the same price point will win in my book lol sorry for the last response!
Great video!!
Thank you! Good luck on vending!
thank you very great and information video
wwwoooo thank you for the awesome comment :D
Great video
Love your video maybe you should make a video on vending machine location.
I will! but just to let you know I will be shutting down the business, not profitable anymore
Great content thank you for sharing your story as well! I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can to learn about this business because I want to start my own. I agree on buying from a trusted supplier so I’m gonna do that. Any other tips? On how to start? And how’s your journey so far? I hope you’ve seen great success 😁 thanks again
journey has ended lol I sold off all of my machines. Did you end up buying your first machine? how's it going? =)
@@Tonicmud oh no what happened? And nah unfortunately every time I found a decent machine at a fair price it would be sold to someone else /: it’s just business I guess lol..
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I am just starting my journey and instantly related to the first 2 minutes of your post lol. When you say AP's, are you by chance referring to "Automatic Products" vending machines?
Hi! Thats awesome! And yes Automatic Products :) good luck!
Awesome Thanks
Thanks for the info! Is there a certain year that you would recommend not to go past? For quality MDB compatible machines? For example, I was thinking no more than 5-10 years old??
Thats a good time span that i would stick to
Loads of great information. You should do an update on how things are going. By the way, how much do you offer to business to let them put your machine in their business?
hey! I never offer a commission, the location itself never gets money from me, and my update will be coming next week, I quit I am closing down the business just not worth it anymore. good luck!
@@Tonicmud Thank you for your reply. I'll wait for your next video.
Thank you for the info I am about to buy my first bending machine
Thanks for the helpful info. Do you think the AP studio 5 is a reliable machine to buy used ?
I liked all of my APs
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience! It was great information. I would like to customize the vending machine for personal use, and put different accesories for myself, would it be possible? Or you recommend me building it from scratch with someone that could possibly do the job.
lol personal use like in your living room? that would be a fun idea! well I dont know how much it will be building from scratch you would have to gather a lot of parts together and sense you dont have any customers to please im sure a used one would be pretty good for you something in the 400-600 range that way if something does need repaired you have time to fix it because you wont be in any hurry to make your location happy/loose money in your product.
I'm starting my research and this helped immensely. I saved this for further referral! Which machines are better for credit cards? And how much does that add to the complexity of location finding?
credits cards are almost a must! not only is it more convent for when a person does not have change, but it also tracks your inventory and lets you know virtually if you are almost out of an item. AS long as the machine is not to old the encrypted board should be compatible!
@@Tonicmud Is insurance necessary?
Hi, do you recommend the Rowe 5900? I’m asking because you said to avoid the Rowe 4900
This was very informative. How many times a week are you refilling the machines?
Thank you!!!! the full line machines were about every two weeks sometimes you can stretch it to three weeks the gumball machines are about every two months- three months
Hi thanks for this.
I’m from the UK.
Would you advise to only purchase UK built (if there are any) or European machines.
Or does it not matter?
Okay so I have a question. Instead of outright buying a vending machine, rather it be used or new, would it better to finance? A local seller of AP machines in my area is offering financing for just $36-50 per month and I feel like that could be easier at the start so there will be less upfront costs.
Thank you!
no problem =D
Hey how’s it going, nice video,
I like the way you give an idea wich kind of machine are the best to get !!
Haha just a question, Wich kind of machine do you know that has the capacity or can take any different bills denominations as 1,5,10$ Without a bill recycler ? , it don’t matter if it doesn’t give bills or coins as change,
Hi! thank you! for all techy questions I would just recommend you to mark facebook.com/mark.bautista.332 he was the guy that helped me with everything and if i tried to explain it i probably would get the correct wording in lol
Good Luck with vending!!
Thank you!!!!
Lol
Great video! Do you know of a warehouse near San Diego? We just landed some locations.
Awesome! I hope nothing but sales for you guys. No, sorry. I'm located in LA.
What credit card processing company do you recommend for the vending machines that track inventory?
Can you post the list of good and bad machines and also what is the make of the combo machine you are currently using
currently no machines! Covid wiped me out sorry! I sold everything
Im just starting out, I'm looking at a new Trimline II combo. I can't fix them, etc so used... probably not for me.
you could always hire someone to fix them on call! just gotta get something in the middle =)
hello, and thanks for your videos, i don't live in the U.S. Would you still recommend U.S. made machines , or would you recommend other manufacturers? looking forward to your answer.thanks.
100% would still recommend U.S. made machines
What do you make a month from one machine and where would you suggest I buy from?
After watching this video, I am convinced that vending machine business is very promising
Yay! What r u going to start in sodas or gumballs?
Where I’m trying to start my business (surrounding Chicago area) many people are trying to sell a Saega. You strongly recommend stay away from them right???
Bro I live in Grand Terrace!! Real close to you lol hopefully some day I can buy a machine.
hey tax season is coming up lol maybe ill get some monies back =D
Vimy oooooo yassss plz
Do you have credit card readers? If so, can you talk about how you contracted or started with credit card acceptance?
Any feedback on the wittern model 3548? Thanks!
Hi the video was really good fo u know a place in los angels that could send that type of machines like yours
Subscribed! 😃
Yay! Thank you! have your started your own vending venture??
@@Tonicmud
Negative!
Only vicAriously so far
Thanks for the very informative video. Where is the warehouse in Corona located? I am interested in purchasing a vending and soda machine for my dad's laundromat.
R u in the area? You can look up mark bautista on facebook hes one of the people who run it
@@Tonicmud Yuma, AZ which is close to Corona ...have family there too. Thanks.
I bout a seaga on sale for 900. Have issues with the bottle spots dropping an extra or no bottle sometimes. But other than that it was a good starter piece for 900
how is it holding up? im tempted to buy a seaga combo machine but have heard nothing but bad stuff on it... strange thing is my work place has a seaga combo and i dont remember it going out of service or breaking down ever but when i asked around, people in the vending bizz always warned me to stay away from seaga N2G4000.
THANK YOU
:D your welcome! hope it helped!!!
Just watched your video. Great value. Thank you. Just curious after three years. Are you still in Vending or did you move on?
-Will
Hi, question? Is there any good vending machine with a touch screen, smartphone payment and cash option? I have looked and so far they are between 6k to 9k. Is that a good priced? Which brand will be the best friendly user? Thank you in advance.
Hey Vimy! Awesome video and I appreciate the information. I will be looking up that soda machine (DN600E). I'm just thinking about this as of yesterday. How is it going for you? Thanks
Keith welcome to the club! so far so good, its gotten a lot easier with time and with more confidence, currently I am at three locations. was going to get more but the pandemic happened lol if you have any questions let me know!
@@Tonicmud Thank you. Maybe I can do something someday. Hope all is well with you.
Hey are you still doing the vending business? How’s it working out? Deciding if I should get into it or not for semi passive income.
hi no i got out of it a little over a year ago
Congrats. How did you go about finding your first location
Marvin hi I ended up googling a bunch of stores in my area and making a list of the phone numbers, sat down and called over 50 stores and I finally got a yes, I made a video you can see me calling the stores lol I think the thumbnail is 50 locations with a white background
I loved your video. I am now subcribed.
Does Mark Bautista have a website for buying vending machines?
No website but you could call him 5626199567
He also post on his facebook under Mark Bautista
@@Tonicmud Hi, & thank you for responding. You video truly informational. Thank you for his number & Facebook.
Namaste 🕉️
What opinion can you give me of the Automatic Products brand?
I’ve been buying from Ross Vending for many years. They always take care of me.
Smart lady, only I would buy a Dixie Narco 501E instead of a 600 E It is only 72" in height instead of 79" Easier to get through a door. Joe Nichols A&M 48 years in the business
very useful tip! I remember that door being a nightmare haha 48 years is a true goal!!!! Happy holidays!
Are all the "good" machines MDB compatible? In other words, can they take a Nayax cashless/telemetry system?
in my opinion thats importaint because its the easiest reader to obtain
oh shit u went to SDSU me too! I also have a vending business too!!
no way! small world lol how's the vending business going? I sold everything lol
@@Tonicmud thats too bad idid not even a single location XD
How do you set prices? Do you restock your own machines too?
Jesus! yes you restock them yourself every two weeks, you can put whatever price you want the keypad is like a little computer
I live in Africa and I’m looking to purchase a vending machine. This is me putting myself out there. Parts for me would still have to be shipped from the US. Is there anywhere else I can look?
I get all my parts locally from mark! I have his info in the description of some of the videos im pretty sure he does shipping theres also candachines.com i hope this helps >.< maybe the honor boxes could be a good way to start that way you dont have to use mechanical parts and dont have to wait for shipping when somethings breaks!
Would You recommend AFEN vending machines? Or have anyone in the comments used them
Where else do you get your machines from??
all these machines look like antique. What about those japanese vending machines with modern touch screen and automatic arms? Japan known for their vending machines.
they have been upping there game! but I have not researched any of the new ones! Jaimie Ibanez buys alot of machines with the arm I would probably just copy his machine lol
that is really cool
Case White! its nice to see you again!
Do you have any recommendations for frozen food vending machines?
So what combo machines did you get?
Hello, what do you think about LE209C is a chinese Company? Do you have any experince with these chinese machines and have you any suggestion ?
What would you say is the best combo machine? And the average cost for one?
the only one i rember rigt now is the written futura or something like that, that one was my fav
What do u think about installing a card reader? I just got a machine and it takes bills and coins.
Always a good investment, people carry around cards more then they do cash now a days
I'm considering buying a wittern 3503a but it's a 220v.
Do any of your machines require a 220v electrical outlet, or should I just scrap that idea because it's an inconvenience.
You could always buy a converter, i just saw there was one on amazon for $17 solving the outlet issue
Wittern are good machines
@@Tonicmud oh really, I didn't think that was possible because most outlets are 110v?
What kind is the one youve yoused? Does it just connect to the plug, or would I install inside the machines power supply?
Should I be looking to buy a machine that comes with a credit card reader or add one to a machine I buy that does not come with one and how does that whole process work where does the money go? Are there fees from that? Is there a inventory system I can use?
If you find a machine with a credit card reader you may be paying a bit more since its already installed. If you buy one with out one you can always just buy the card reader separately, TH-cam how to install it and you're good to go. The system does have website where you can keep track of your inventory and they do take a small fee. Good luck!
Can you help me get a coke machine you mentioned. I'm looking to buy one, and one from. Can you recommend someone? Also, am I needing a license of some kind?
Also what are the questions I need to ask if I want to set it somewhere?
I'm really looking to get a machine to start with.
facebook.com/mark.bautista.332 hi here is marks page you can send him a message, he is the guy i bought all my machines from.
best to know how many employees there are in the place, to calculate how many customers you could potentially have. what kind of snacks they would want what are there hours are they open 24/7 or just 3 days out of the week all sorts of questions! dont be shy no question is a bad question/
Wow, this video is so informative. Do you have the contact for Mr. Bautista here in LA/OC?
I also started a vending machine business. My first and only machine so far is a Dixie Narco 501e. My only concern with this machine is most often it will not fit through doors. So it's left outside. I'm concerned it won't be able to handle the winters. Does anyone have any insight?
lol there was one time were we just took the doors off the building, its usually easy with just a few screws, then you can kinda maneuver it in either by opening the glass vending door and having that go first in an angel or you could reassemble the door inside the building but I would not know how to do that, Mark was my handy person!
how'd it go? is it outside I know im a month late at responding 0.o
Depending on your winters - the environment is extremely hard on machines! Very last resort is having them outside! If your owner/ operator it super increases your maintenance and service- frozen pops is no fun ! 14 years of vending- I would not leave a machine outside - un protected !?
Omg I just bought my first combo machine. How do I program and price? It’s a krane model and I’m so lost 😩
im sorry that im commenting back a month later! I hope you were able to fix it!! any repairs always went to my friend Mark his phone number is in the description of most of my videos
Thanks 🙏🏾
No problem