Wonder Vend Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hey TVF, I was wondering if Vendstars would be worth it at these prices: (35) brand new + (5) used for $65 each or $2,000 for all A side question also, what size vehicle would you suggest for moving that many machines? Any input is greatly appreciated, Thank you for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Too much. I would offer $1000 for all the machines and no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Don't buy them Vendstar is trash Don't buy them Vendstar is trash Don't buy them Vendstar is trash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Vend Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Don't buy them Vendstar is trash Don't buy them Vendstar is trash Don't buy them Vendstar is trash So.... Don't buy them? If I dont go the used route I am thinking about getting some new A&As and seeing if they have a discount for buying multiple machines. I just want to get something out there and feel the rush of finding my first quarter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Whoops Slow Internet caused me to spam the post button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrantha Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 When I begin bulk vending in the latter part of 2010, Vendstars were the machines I purchased. I have since replaced most of them with Northwestern Super 60's. I still have two of them on location. I threw the rest of them in the dumpster. These machines will ultimately cost you money, since they don't hold much product, nor do they vend gumballs unless you can find the special gumball wheels for Vendstars. Vendstars don't hold enough product. This could be a problem if you must drive a long distance to service a high volume Vendstar every one to two weeks. You will end up driving a long way to collect a small amount of money. Moreover, kids will destroy that machine. Vendstars cannot handle abuse and are better suited for climate controlled office settings. I also read here on Vendiscuss that a person could not even vend Runts without the banana Runts getting stuck. I just placed an older model Northwestern at a local Mexican restaurant on yesterday. These machines have smaller glass globes, thus carry a lot less product. I was skeptical of putting it their since most Mexican restaurants are high volume locations, but since it's less than five miles from my home, I will leave it there for now. Don't purchase machines that will cost you money in the long run. I don't care how cheap they are....brand new or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 There are guys who will tell you not to buy them cost too much junk machines blah blah. Look at it this way if you plan to sell candy. If you buy new AA doubles with stand your at about 150 plus freight. They will last years and years but you can use the vend star machines to test the waters and if you are going to stick with it in a year or so then use the money you made on the vend star to buy AA. And at that point you can sell the vend star machines if you want. People will always knock the machines because of the way they were sold and marketed. But at the end of the day they still take quarters and sell candy and just a little more than 20 per head including stand. Using the 7.00 per head a month your paid off in 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 When I begin bulk vending in the latter part of 2010, Vendstars were the machines I purchased. I have since replaced most of them with Northwestern Super 60's. I still have two of them on location. I threw the rest of them in the dumpster. These machines will ultimately cost you money, since they don't hold much product, nor do they vend gumballs unless you can find the special gumball wheels for Vendstars. Vendstars don't hold enough product. This could be a problem if you must drive a long distance to service a high volume Vendstar every one to two weeks. You will end up driving a long way to collect a small amount of money. Moreover, kids will destroy that machine. Vendstars cannot handle abuse and are better suited for climate controlled office settings. I also read here on Vendiscuss that a person could not even vend Runts without the banana Runts getting stuck. I just placed an older model Northwestern at a local Mexican restaurant on yesterday. These machines have smaller glass globes, thus carry a lot less product. I was skeptical of putting it their since most Mexican restaurants are high volume locations, but since it's less than five miles from my home, I will leave it there for now. Don't purchase machines that will cost you money in the long run. I don't care how cheap they are....brand new or not. If you have vend stars selling out in 2 weeks then you paid for the machine on first cycle. And that location needs a rack of candy. You can't blame the machine because of a slam dunk location. They hold plenty for the everyday candy account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I agree with what havending said. Do you want to test the water first? Then buy 5 of them and try it. Just realize you probably won't get the same amount from the machines when you sell them. From A&A Global you can buy a PO89 with a small 300 globe for 46.75 and the pipe stand will cost you 28.15. A double or triple bracket will run you prob less than 10.00. Factor in the shipping and you have about $150 in a double set up and $200 in a triple. You can pick your choice of wheel also, key number, and .25 or .50 mechanism. You can easily get any part for these machines With the Vendstar they are probably all candy wheels. Upgrading to a gumball wheel is pricey from what I've seen.All Vendstar keys are the same from what I've heard. Ebay or Craigslist is about your only option on parts. Just my .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Vend Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks for all the replies and info guys. I think I will do what Hillbilly suggested and start off with a lower amount. I ended up finding another possible buy with Vendstars also but I think I can get them for a bit cheaper + some extra parts and globes. I figure with an investment of $300-400 and maybe $100 in gas procuring and locating then I will not be to far in the hole and may even stand to make a few bucks in a year or less. Obviously if I find it to my liking I will try to speed up the profiting by purchasing some A&As doubles/singles depending on the location. Another side question, do you guys suggest purchasing or locating first? Or does it really just matter on a case by case basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc-vending Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 You need to have your machines ready to place once the owner give the okay, so get the purchased and ready to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cities Vending Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I've seen Vendstars for as little as $10.00 each. I still wouldn't buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I still don't know why people hate on vendstars. Sure they're all plastic so of lower quality then something like a 1800...but picking up brand new ones for $20-$30 seems like a good idea. I have around 15 vendstars and other then learning to not vend runts, I like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Vend Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Right now I think I can talk someone down to about 50 each + extra parts/globes, you guys think that may be a bit to high still? it is lower than his asking price already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I also always "test" my new locations with vendstars. That way if a machine gets abused/stolen/beaten up/whatever, I don't really care cause the machine was only $20 (like the auto parts store that broke in/stole all the candy and quarters). But if it turns out to be a rockstar location I can upgrade to a rack (like I did at a chinese buffet) or if it's a "okish" location that I really like, I can switch to a 1800 or something of better quality. And if it's a super slow location, I can downgrade to a single headed bubble gum machine (it the location fits). Right now I think I can talk someone down to about 50 each + extra parts/globes, you guys think that may be a bit to high still? it is lower than his asking price already In my area new vendstars are $25-$35 and GENTLY used at $20ish (while beat up used at $8-$10). I personally wouldn't pay $50 each, even brand new still in box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Vend Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 I have not been seeing much in my area for those prices but maybe I am not looking hard enough I will continue looking and see if there are any better deals but I am itching to get a machine out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I'd offer $20 a piece. Make sure you have money in hand when dealing with this person. Take money out of pocket and say I will give you $20 cash for each one and show him the money. Depends on how bad he wants to sell but I wouldn't go any higher than $20 a piece IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ska173 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 See if you can get the price down around $35 per but otherwise this is not a bad investment. There isn't a lot of downside in testing the vending market with Vendstars. There are very easy to device and repair, swapping products is a breeze. I run Vendstars as scout machines, a concept mentioned by a couple previous posters. The location will dictate whether or not to upgrade, downgrade, or stay put. In some locations a vendstar is the right machine. I run 260+ Vendstars of my 390 machines as Vendstars. I highly recommend them and will continue to buy them at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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