huynhhh Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 So I'm going to be ordering toys for a few locations that I've landed in the past couple weeks, and have been doing some snooping around on both websites, but wanted to hear TVF members opinions and experiences with AAglobal and allstarvending on pros and cons. I live in Canada so I presume all star vending shipping would be significantly cheaper than AA I'm sure new toy vendors will benefit from this thread aswell as myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psk007 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 When it comes to bulk vending toy's there is only really a hand full to choose from. A&A I use mainly for there license products and there probaly the biggest company out there in bulk. I have always had a good experience with them. All star I can't really comment because I have never used them. Cardinal is another one I use because there price's are decent and there selection isn't too bad either. Cardinal is a little slow on the shipping side though. If I need something fast I will use Smart Vending but there price's can be high, but you get your product super fast if your in a pinch. Also they don't carry a huge selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 When it comes to bulk vending toy's there is only really a hand full to choose from. A&A I use mainly for there license products and there probaly the biggest company out there in bulk. I have always had a good experience with them. All star I can't really comment because I have never used them. Cardinal is another one I use because there price's are decent and there selection isn't too bad either. Cardinal is a little slow on the shipping side though. If I need something fast I will use Smart Vending but there price's can be high, but you get your product super fast if your in a pinch. Also they don't carry a huge selection. Yeah, I'm looking for Winnie the Pooh key chains and stuff like that, I guess AA is the one who supplies, shipping would be much more expensice, how are the prices between the two when comparing apples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Why specifically winning the poo stuff? Was it a request? Allstar is wayyy cheaper after shipping factored in. AA has way better selection but shipping import fees and AA now charges $15 'document fees' it's not worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Why specifically winning the poo stuff? Was it a request? Allstar is wayyy cheaper after shipping factored in. AA has way better selection but shipping import fees and AA now charges $15 'document fees' it's not worth it Winnie the Pooh because the arcade I work at had a vendor and they sell a few things and they are noticeably more popular than other items, Winnie the Pooh being one of them. (Speculated from the amount of capsules in the machine) the owner of my work agreed to help me out to place one.. So yeah.. Blind, do you strictly order from all star? I know yore in Canada like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I now use allstar and action matic. Use to use AA and tnt but the shipping is literally a deal killer. Try those 2 (action matic has a small selection unfortunately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If you order from AA or All-star, thank them for participating here. If you order from the other 2 mentioned, ask them why they refused to participate. Their answers may surprise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 A &A has monthly specials,and with all star and your shipping situation,it`s a no brainer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If you order from AA or All-star, thank them for participating here. If you order from the other 2 mentioned, ask them why they refused to participate. Their answers may surprise you. Please do tell. Action matic does suck and you have to chase them from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Why not tnt? Wait, your on the other side, right? I was thinking tnt because they work to find the cheapest shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanihotdog Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Everyone has a knock on the bulk suppliers... service, quality, price... pick two.. few suppliers, regardless of the industry, will deliver all 3! figure out which two are most important to you, and the supplier that fills those needs best... will be a clear-cut winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybrooks vending Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm ordering stickers from allstar..hopefully its good. Sent from my Ally using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybrooks vending Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Why specifically winning the poo stuff? Was it a request? Allstar is wayyy cheaper after shipping factored in. AA has way better selection but shipping import fees and AA now charges $15 'document fees' it's not worth it Sent from my Ally using Tapatalk 2 Sent from my Ally using Tapatalk 2Actually...I think my shipping is free...and I live in michigan!Sent from my Ally using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yes Michigan is close to Maryland so that makes sense. We live across a border Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yes Michigan is close to Maryland so that makes sense. We live across a border The struggles.. I really wanted despicable me stuff but I guess that stuff is from AA huh ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 AA cant ship licensed stuff over the border. Apparently you can use a shipping broker to get around that, but sounds like a hassle IMO. For the winnie the pooh caps try Krazytown. They are in BC. I spoke to the owner a few months ago, and he told me he has a ton of Winnie caps and can barely give them away. He might cut you a deal. Worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 AA cant ship licensed stuff over the border. Apparently you can use a shipping broker to get around that, but sounds like a hassle IMO. For the winnie the pooh caps try Krazytown. They are in BC. I spoke to the owner a few months ago, and he told me he has a ton of Winnie caps and can barely give them away. He might cut you a deal. Worth a try. Thanks! Emailed for a catalog didn't know we had any suppliers in BC hope his prices aren't off the charts! Any reviews on this company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have never ordered from them. But i plan on ordering from them in the future. Just another option. The owner has been vending for 20+ years and is one of the largest bulk vendors in Canada, GLH vending. He was decent on the phone, and was happy to share his knowledge on bulk vending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have never ordered from them. But i plan on ordering from them in the future. Just another option. The owner has been vending for 20+ years and is one of the largest bulk vendors in Canada, GLH vending. He was decent on the phone, and was happy to share his knowledge on bulk vending. Oh wow, I've seen some of his machines, his website looks outdated hopefully he replies soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Whenever i have emailed, I always get a reply asking to call them. You might have better success calling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yes Michigan is close to Maryland so that makes sense. We live across a border On the wevsite of krazytown it says they offer free shipping all in Canada.. I'm gonna get some quotes and I'll see if they are far off of all stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybrooks vending Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I thought I got free shipping from allstar..I live in the u.s.....wrong. Sent from my Ally using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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