Bulk Vending Machines

Crane or Claw Vending Machines

Lindsey — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:09:38 +0000

People who have been in the coin-operated vending business for a while or even people who want to start off in a different area than others might want to consider investing in interactive vending machines, such as crane-operated vending machines, also called claw vending machines, since you use a claw to retrieve a prize.
While the initial investment on a crane machine may seem a hefty price at anywhere from $1000 to $3000 and up, your total revenues can multiply in the first week you have one machine in there. Some people report averages of $600 a month, which will more than double your initial investment over the course of a year.

The best way to ensure you’re going to have a successful crane machine is to service it regularly! The moving parts are more likely to break faster than gumball machines simply because they’re used more, and unlike a gumball machine or candy machine, people aren’t guaranteed to win something, so the attractiveness of the machine and fresh prizes are needed to get customers. While you may be used to servicing your current vending machines about once a month, expect to service your crane machine once a week, minimum, if you want it to be attractive and show you care about your machines.

The next way to ensure its success is location. As with any vending machine, location is a huge part of how well the machine will do. What many vending operators do is pick a spot that they already have a successful machine in that could accommodate a crane and either add the crane, or replace the first machine with it, depending on the space and any requests by the owner. Make sure the area is frequented by kids if you’re offering plush toys, and by teenagers/adults if you’re offering jewelry or other grown-up merchandise.
When it comes to the type of toy or prize to offer, remember it’s all about eye-appeal and whether it can draw someone in. You also have to choose between offering licensed plush stuff animals or unlicensed, generic ones. If you use unlicensed toys, you should make sure they’re brightly colored and rich-looking. If they’re licensed, make sure your profit margin won’t suffer too much! Some companies that sell these in bulk will also offer combinations of licensed and generic toys, which can be a good way of experimenting to see what does best in your location.
Are cranes worth it? If you’re talking about is it worth the price you pay? Most people will agree it is. You can’t just plop a machine in and leave it for a month before you see it again though. Cranes aren’t for everyone. Those who want a strictly passive income that they can service once in a while should probably not consider a crane. Those who don’t mind taking extra time for servicing and want the extra cash would probably do well with a crane on the books.

For more information or to get help choosing the perfect crane vending machine, visit Candymachines.com or call us at 800-853-3941 or 760-734-1414.

Technology Culture

Lindsey — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:59:37 +0000

It is human nature to try and find the easiest way to do something. It’s the reason we tamed animals to carry us and our possessions, to plow our fields. The industrial revolution brought about the invention of cleverly and carefully built machines that could produce many times over what humans tried to produce with their own hands. In the past several decades, the computer has been hailed as man’s greatest invention, because it is capable of performing tasks once given to man, but with more efficiency and accuracy. As technology evolves, we have found ourselves phased out by computers. Most Wal-Marts have more self-checkout machines than human clerks these days. Many car wash centers are completely automated, requiring only one technician on site to remedy any potential and unlikely problems. It is little surprise that vending machines have experienced such popularity and evolution in the past few years. Fully automated, requiring little work except restocking and working better when unattended, the industry draws many people each year to invest in their own vending machines and route.

Did you know?

Lindsey — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:12:38 +0000

The first vending machine was invented in 215BC by Hero of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician, which dispensed Holy Water for a customer after depositing a coin.

Today, vending machines are commonly used to dispense candy, toys or gumballs, but everything from plants to iPods have been found in today’s vending machines.

For information about starting your own bulk vending business, visit Candymachines.com or call us at 800-853-3941 or 760-734-1414.

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kevjohnson4699 — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:34:28 +0000

Topsy Turvy Vending Machine

kevjohnson4699 — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:50:55 +0000

The TOPSY TURVY is the most amazing gumball show created. Watch the gumball race up the multi-colored auger, dance across spinning gears, roll back and forth down the teeters, spin down a tornado, then weave its way to the exit chute to be retrieved.

All this for only 25 cents.

Children love the entertainment this machine brings. Adults are fascinated too! And everyone wants to put more quarters in to see the show again, which means more profits for you!

What greater way to earn passive income than with this fun machine.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 18″ x 27″ x 72″
Weight: Approx. 155lbs
Construction: All steel frame coated with scratch-resistant powder paint.
Warranty: 1 year parts

To Purchase: Topsy Turvy at candymachines.com

Bouncy Ball Machine And Candy Machine Combo

kevjohnson4699 — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:49:51 +0000

Super 2 Bouncy Ball Machine with 2 Barrel Machines

Maximize your location with choices!
Super 2 Bouncy Ball Machine vends 45 or 49mm size super balls, 2″ standard capsules, jawbreakers or gumballs
Holds 590ct. 45mm super balls, 500ct. 49mm super balls, 500ct. 2″
Mechanism: 50¢, 75¢ or $1.00
Add 2 Barrel Machines with 25 cent coin mechanism to vend candy and 1″ gumballs
Hold 10 lbs. of candy or approximately 350 gumballs.
All metal, drop thru coin mechanisms
Lexan(polycarbonate)globes
Eye catching graphics

Super 2 Specifications:
Height: 48″
Width: 16″
Depth: 16″

Barrel Machine Specifications

Height: 15″ (38.1cm)
Width: 6.75″ (17.15cm)
Depth: 6.75″ (17.15cm)
Adjustable bulk candy wheel or optional 1″ (2.54cm) gumball or capsule wheel

To Purchase: Super 2 Combo at candymachines.com

5 way Combo Toy Vending Machines

kevjohnson4699 — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:48:36 +0000

5 Way Stand w/ SuperPro 2″ Toy Capsule Vending Machines - Includes two 2″ Toy Capsule Machines and three Basic Pro Candy Machines

Available in Red, Yellow or Black
All Metal Construction
Removable Cash Box
$.50 Coin Mechanism
Super Pro 2-20 inch holds approx. 125 Capsules, Bouncy Balls, Gumballs or Jawbreakers
Super Pro 2-25 inch holds approx. 225 Capsules, Bouncy Balls, Gumballs or Jawbreakers
To Purchase: 5 Way Combo at candymachines.com