aliensxist Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 So I went out and knocked down some doors locating yesterday, for my first time. Only did about 10-15 businesses to get my feet wet, and I'd like to discuss some of the things I saw doing that yesterday. To my suprise, the first place I visited (a sub shop) gave me the thumbs up to locate one. In general after that we got a lot of "manager isn't here" maybes as well as a promising maybe. We gave flyers out with contact information on them. I was detered by a few "no soliciting" signs. What do you guys think about those? Aldo, the vendesign machines we filled up for the one sub shop business were filled up about 3/4 way full with peanut m&ms (bought at Costco 56oz bag $7.99) trail mix which was a 4 pound bag just for $12 at Costco, skittles 82 ounces for $10 bought at walmart, and 72 ounces of my mike & ikes for $16 at albertsons. So the whole thing was filled up for about $46. To me that seems really high, where do you guys buy candy? Costco doesn't have quite the selection I was hoping for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I put in 1 bag of candy per head when I first drop off a machine, and service it for the first time 30 days later. Usually PMMs at costco for $8.99 or $9.99 Skittles (56 ounce bag) at walmart for can't remember...but like $6 or $8 or something like that. And MI from costco for $6.99. I don't bother places with no soliciting signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliensxist Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Maybe I need to find a Costco that actually carries MIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have placed a lot of machines in locations with no soliciting signs on the door. If any one says anything I go, oh no I'm not selling anything I just wondered if you could help the little innocent one legged baby's etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjvend Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I like the one legged babies. where can we sign up? Just giving thanks that I stopped doing candy years ago!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 No soliciting signs never stop me. I only fill about 1/2 way and check in 2-4 weeks. If the manager isn't in, ask when the best time is to catch them, and then follow up at that time. If your going to restaurants, don't go between meal hours, about an hour either way. Like here I go between 1:30-3:00 or 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Then the manager isn't swamped with trying to get meals or cleanup done. If you go during the busy time they will think your inconsiderate. Bars is best around 10 am due to the manager being there for book work. I didn't see gumballs on there. You can get the canister for that on ebay. There is a company I think called rpmvending or something on there that sells them. Gumballs are only about 12% product cost and they are a hit at food places for me. for future reference, find the best price before you go to locate! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliensxist Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Has anyone had a good experience buying online? Such as a website like Gumball.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ok, one way is to look on vistar.com and see if there is one close to you. Also, depending on where your at you can have it shipped from aaglobalind.com for a bug selection and toys. Our ford like I mentioned earlier. Sam's, Costco. It really depends on exactly what you need. Aa is cheaper than gumball.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Has anyone had a good experience buying online? Such as a website like Gumball.com? What exactly are you looking for? That determines where the best place is to get them. Local is best! I buy gumballs when I need only a few cases at Mega foods/ food 4 less. It has a bulk food section and even though my cost is 26 something for a standard mix gumball (ford), it's cheaper than ordering 10 cases online. Until I can save up enough to buy at least 500lbs (free shipping from Oak Leaf/ Sweetworks), then it's better to go that route or the Vistar that is about 90mi's north of me. They ship it for dirt cheap or anything over 500 they deliver for 50.00. Vistar is currently all over the US and is pretty good. They are just short on what they stock. If your more specific, it will help us help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherdsflock Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Locating is tough, especially if you're a crappy salesman like I am. That's why I usually pay a locator for small machines. I don't know of any locators that do racks, but I've had good results using locator services for singles, doubles, and triples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 So I went out and knocked down some doors locating yesterday, for my first time. Only did about 10-15 businesses to get my feet wet, and I'd like to discuss some of the things I saw doing that yesterday. To my suprise, the first place I visited (a sub shop) gave me the thumbs up to locate one. In general after that we got a lot of "manager isn't here" maybes as well as a promising maybe. We gave flyers out with contact information on them. I was detered by a few "no soliciting" signs. What do you guys think about those? Aldo, the vendesign machines we filled up for the one sub shop business were filled up about 3/4 way full with peanut m&ms (bought at Costco 56oz bag $7.99) trail mix which was a 4 pound bag just for $12 at Costco, skittles 82 ounces for $10 bought at walmart, and 72 ounces of my mike & ikes for $16 at albertsons. So the whole thing was filled up for about $46. To me that seems really high, where do you guys buy candy? Costco doesn't have quite the selection I was hoping for... nice. wait until the ants smell that. Ok, one way is to look on vistar.com and see if there is one close to you. Also, depending on where your at you can have it shipped from aaglobalind.com for a bug selection and toys. Our ford like I mentioned earlier. Sam's, Costco. It really depends on exactly what you need. Aa is cheaper than gumball.com wow, a good bug selection? ant I funny? lol yeah, I do like the A&A selection, good prices too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybrooksvendall Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Ok, one way is to look on vistar.com and see if there is one close to you. Also, depending on where your at you can have it shipped from aaglobalind.com for a bug selection and toys. Our ford like I mentioned earlier. Sam's, Costco. It really depends on exactly what you need. Aa is cheaper than gumball.com Actually I tried to buy bulk from vistar...mine said i was better off at costco or sams...maybe his is different.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yes, for somethings. That's why I said earlier that it depends on what you need. I buy what I can at Costco, then get other stuff at vistar. I buy different cymbals from 2 places depending on the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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