havending Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Well, back on thread track I ordered 6 A&A pm elite $.50 cent yellow and blue 4 Pm premier $.75 $1.00 chrome 24 signature with wheels I did not go flat on top. its dead in Michigan I have tons of sticker tattoo machines they don't do any money at all.. Sounds good AA yellow and blue both are very sharp. I need to place an order this week. Are you going blue yellow alternate across ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 RikaKazak, Call Ben ( #375 ) or me ( #379 )when you have a chance. Admittedly, mechs have been a challenge for us at times, but we have a full time engineer here to work on resolutions and fixes. And I'll definitely work with you. I don't want you to have a bad experience with us. #11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thanks for the offer cmiller, I appreciate it. Jason has been willing to help (he just needs me to email him pictures). But I know what it is, it's the hook in the back that has the big spring attached to it. There's a half circle cut out....unfortunately the half circle cut out, and the "peg" that it rests in, don't line up perfectly. All that needs to happen is the peg needs to be grinded down a little, or the hook's hole needs to be grinded bigger a little. They're not "that far off" but it's far off enough that 2 of the 3 times that I've serviced the machine the mech was jammed when I arrived. (I pulled it after jam 2...I was hopping that a little wear and tear would smooth out the edges and let it sit properly) I'd take a pic, but I mailed the mech to a friend that's going to grind it for me. (I know I've been pretty hard on AA in this thread...rightly so...but there were positives I experienced...their toys are AWESOME...really happy with the nba finger wraps, the zombie toys, and the nfl heads have been absolute rock stars for me...in the future I'll still order toys through them, just not vending machines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Heck when oak sent me the worng thing they even arraigned for the FedEx guy to come 1 call and everything was arranged for, no extra costs either Smart once accidentally sent me a vend door sensor when I ordered a stick sensor and they did the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Give Ben a call when you have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbuford Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'm a small timer, but AA has been a nightmare for me. I've only ordered through them once, so it's a really small sample size, but in 1 order (of 4 bulk heads, already had the rack) 2 of the heads didn't come with all the screws. So they had to resend those (which caused minor damage in shipping since the bulk head's insides "wobbled" around so much) 1 of the mechs doesn't work (just shoty parts, two of the parts hit, I'm trying to grind them down so it'll stop jamming, they won't accept an exchange since they "test them rigorously" at the factory)...it's an obvious made in china, inferior parts machine. I know what I'm about to say probably no one else will agree with me...but I like my vendstars over AA. (I know, my experience was that nightmarish) With that said though, I LOVE beavers. I have a bunch of used, neglected, beat up beavers, and all of them perform like rock stars. I LOVE BEAVERS! And as far as toys go, I have 2" .75 NFL heads that sell great right now. Got them through AA. Their toys have been great. I love beavers also, just not the vending machines:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjacks Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I love beavers also, just not the vending machines:) Hey oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Pervs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billnuts Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 got the racks and machines assembled and on location but there is one thing i have to golpher about SIG24 SIGNATURE SERIES 24" CHROME 2.000 2.000 .000 EA $152.500 EA $305.00 $305.00 for 2 24 inch stands? even though they are signature series that seems outrageous for imported metal.... will not be ordering again from A&A anytime soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Ouch! $305 is outrageous. This is one reason why I recommended staying away from chrome. While $305 is crazy high, chrome stands from other mfr's (Beaver, for example) would have been even more expensive. Stick with black stands in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Billnuts, Two questions : Did you get a quote before the purchase, and have you actually checked other companies' prices on chrome stands ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billnuts Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 No, I didn't get a quote before I purchased I trusted my A&A rep to give me the best prices due to the high dollar Amount of every one of my orders. I have checked other prices other peoples stands, I have a beaver price book at my desk. But your not beaver, nor northwestern... or OAK. your the #4 economy choice in vending. I use beaver, northwestern and A&A racks. on my routes. And the sales rep should have said these ones were that expensive. or i should have asked ether way you look at it. AND.. For that price for a imported stand ... they did not even come with wheels... bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Since I wasn't involved in the transaction or privy to the conversation, I can not make a comment either way. But seriously, when I buy something, I would want to know the price first, before giving the okay. And to be fair, as a rep, I probably would inform you of the price before shipping. So lesson learned in both cases I guess. I 'll pass on this information to your account manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makes Cents Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Speaking of checking prices it would be helpful if you could email us equipment price lists when requested. I called wantiing to compare some different options and a women I talked with said aa didnt have equipment price lists and she would have to quote me item by item...seriously? I called Eagle, list problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Speaking of checking prices it would be helpful if you could email us equipment price lists when requested. I called and some girl said aa didnt have equipment price lists and she would have to quote me item by item...seriously? I called Eagle list problem solved. Not to answer for Chris, but prices on toys change more rapidly than machines. Petroleum is in almost all of it. So, when gas goes through the roof all suppliers have to raise prices to compensate. Not many toy suppliers list there prices. Also, if you just look at the price, you don't have a chance to hear from the sales the deals or what you could get it for. eagle isn't even close on the sales volume as AA. Now that being said, as well like a list and none of the sales team there has ever complained about making a list for me. just sit back and smile knowing how hard they're working making your list! Lol! There are disadvantages to bigger companies, or that seem disadvantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makes Cents Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I was looking at machines and racks. Really just trying to get idea of prices on 1 and 2" machines, different rack configuration prices, 2-3 column flat etc. I ended up calling eagle for 1" and racks and blue bar on flat. Im getting ready to locate and want to be able to have racks I can switch around as I go to accommodate locations I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I use a lot of A&A racks. The best part about using them is that if I have a couple of 33" racks but need a 45" I can call A&A and just get the needed shelves and cross braces and use my end pieces and not have to buy a whole rack. I use A&A for a lot of parts. They are the single best source for common machine parts. I am critical of the PN 95 and its parts but I give A&A credit where it is due because they do a very good job on a lot of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I was looking at machines and racks. Really just trying to get idea of prices on 1 and 2" machines, different rack configuration prices, 2-3 column flat etc. I ended up calling eagle for 1" and racks and blue bar on flat. Im getting ready to locate and want to be able to have racks I can switch around as I go to accommodate locations I get. shoot me an email real quick rangerbauer69@gamil.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I use a lot of A&A racks. The best part about using them is that if I have a couple of 33" racks but need a 45" I can call A&A and just get the needed shelves and cross braces and use my end pieces and not have to buy a whole rack. I use A&A for a lot of parts. They are the single best source for common machine parts. I am critical of the PN 95 and its parts but I give A&A credit where it is due because they do a very good job on a lot of things. I can't wait to have the equipment to where I have to worry about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Send you request to : cmiller@aaglobal.com . I agree that the PN95 parts have been an issue over the years. It comes from having to constantly change manufacturers overseas and getting them to stick to the specifications that we give them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I think I know why the young lady said that. Our inventory list had everything on it. We even have some parts from the Komet machines, the old Baby Zipper and others. If we send that to you, it would be confusing to decipher. Eventually, customers just call us back to clarify what they really are interested in. So to cut to the chase, she offered to give you the pricing of the exact items you wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I am always surprised that folks don't check the A&A on line parts catalog. It's easy to use, very detailed and a great resource for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 And it's been there for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makes Cents Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The parts pdf is good but no prices. Oak has some of their parts prices listed which is great but then they white boxed out other prices instead of updating them. Lazy. I understand not having machine prices online for your competitors to see but I dont see why you dont have a parts and equipment price list that can be emailed to customers upon request . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 So did you already email me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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