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I have a few Crane Machines and a problem that has cropped up in two of them is people putting half dollars into the coin mechanism and then it gets jammed. What is the easiest way to clear these coin jams? I was able to get in there once and clear but some of the coin mechs don't allow easy access to the coins inside and I am afraid I would have to pull it apart. Is there an easier and fool proof way of doing this other than having to get out a screwdriver every time and risking not being able to get it back on there? Perhaps spraying something in there that would free the coins or some other method... I just need to clear these quickly so I can be on my way.

I have about 40 gumball machines. Occasionally, something happens to one of the coin mechs and I end up having to buy another one which can really cut into profits if it happens too often. I only sell gumballs for now. How do I repair these things? For example, this last time someone chewed the gum and then stuck it back inside the mech. Then they turned the mech and the gum hardened so now it won't turn. Another time the handle lost friction and now it just turns by itself without turning the coin in the tumbler. For the first problem would you use some kind of mineral spirits to dissolve the gum? I just need to learn the ins and outs of these things so that I can repair these quickly instead of having to buy new ones.

I was looking at gumballs and have usually done the assorted gumballs 850 count at Sam's (the one's that are solid colored). I saw that they sell the seedlings and that also looks appealing, making me wonder if they would sell better. And I've also seen past posts on vendiscuss about Jelly Belly gumballs, but seems those are no longer being made. What are your best selling types of gumballs (and for that matter any candies/toys) in general, out of these machines?

I am relatively new to crane machines but I have a few. They are mix of new (Smart) cranes, which I really like and older cranes that I picked up off Craigslist. Question is: where can I get good used cranes that won't look terrible and won't need repairs all of the time. The smart cranes I have feel like they'll probably last forever, the used ones I have, not so much as the quality was probably lower to begin with. Where and how do you guys source these crane machines? Thanks.

I am new to full line vending. I have several machines, all refurbished DN 501E machines purchased from distributors for around $1500 each. Where are good places online to find good quality machines that don't cost too much money? I am in Atlanta but still a site like Craigslist seems a bit sparse and there must be a better option. Other thing is I may start getting machines from Coke/Pepsi as I have spoken to them. But they want me to show a purchase history of at least 6 months with them and Coke will only do bottles these days.

I have been in vending for a few years but have been running out of my home (no business address). I talked with someone at Coke/Pepsi about their machines and they only delivery drinks orders to a business address. How would I get a business address that they can deliver product to without leasing a commercial space? I want to avoid renting out a commercial space as long as possible until I am big enough to make full use of it. Thanks.

Yes I am having problems too.