LooseChange Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 trying to get all my ducks in a row, and need to know pros/cons of starting out with candy vs. toys, stickers, or tattoos. I am leaning towards toys, mainly because they don't expire, and maybe a higher profit margin with fewer locations? Thanx for any input, cause I am truly "fresh meat." lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 You said it yourself, no expiry date and higher profit margin. On the flip side, some locations you will be missing out on if you are strictly toys/flat. Adult breakrooms in warehouses etc. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The more and more I do candy, the less and less I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashman Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Depends on location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulkjake Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Start with candy. If you do not have at least 30 toy/sticker locations...toys aren't even worth it. You will need to pay for shipping/rotate product. Candy you can buy locally and just get your feet wet to see if you even enjoy it...My 25 cents anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseChange Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks for the advice! I need all I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F J Vending Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I agree with bulkjake. You could start with 5-10 rack locations and grow from there. I have 10 toy locations (4-9 machines at each location) and manage ok with rotating. I try to minimize shipping costs by ordering enough for 4-5 months at a time. A little more money upfront but allows me to take advantage of some qty discounts. With candy I just hit Sams before I run my route, so I have almost no candy inventory just sitting at the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseChange Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Is the rotation just to keep a new selection of toys? And which type of candy seems to be everyone's favorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFreemason Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Most popular is Peanut M&M, Reeses Pieces, and Skittles. Factory breakrooms don't do well with skittles, but do well with Boston Baked Beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTurtle Vending Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Do two ways with gumballs and toys, or gumballs and bouncey balls. Cheap and easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F J Vending Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If your just starting and buying new or can find used. I would do what SeaTurtle suggests. Doubles with toys/gum This time around I bought existing routes and a bunch of unplaced 1800 / Routemaster triples pretty cheap ( less than $30 each). I have purchased some new stuff but it has been a couple racks to expand on some bigger locations On my triples, I always start with Peanut M&M, GB and Skittles. Then deviate from that based on location and requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseChange Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 I like the idea of doing doubles or triples to have both candy and toys. definitely a good way to find out for sure which sells better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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