cooperb21 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I am considering purchasing an affordable candy vending machine to put in a store. I am looking to spend less than $230 for a good one (new), prefferably double or triple headed (One being gumballs). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Below are a couple of links for ones with good reviews from amazon, I would appreciate feedback if you know how reliable these are. I am a college student that does not have a lot of money to spend, and wants to make some money on the side. I would like a machine that should have as little problems as possible with little upkeep. I am also skeptical of purchasing used machines from ebay or craigslist because I have not experience fixing these machines. Thanks! http://www.amazon.com/Candy-Gumball-Machine-Double-Stand/dp/B001AVJQ80/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420434337&sr=8-2&keywords=double+candy+vending+machine http://www.amazon.com/Double-Gumball-Candy-Machine-Retro/dp/B0072HJ7BW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420434337&sr=8-4&keywords=double+candy+vending+machine http://www.gumballs.com/pro-triple-vend-gumball-candy-machine.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 A Northwestern Super 60 double can be had for around $180. (two heads, stand & double plate) I did a cost anayslis comparing different sources & that's the best I could come up with. 2 NW S60s @ $75 ea. = $150 (Cardinal) http://cardinaldist.com/view_item.php?id=118& 1 Cast iron retro pipestand @ $29.99 (East Coast Vending.. you can probably find cheaper stand I just used this because it's my prefference.) http://www.eastcoastvendingsupply.com/Item/lypc_cast_iron_gumball_stand 1 Black Bouble Bar @ 8.35 (East Coast Vending) http://www.eastcoastvendingsupply.com/Item/double_bar_gumball_machines Total before shipping = $184.33 Maybe the experienced guys know where to get better prices, but from what I've read here I'd stick with quality equipment & it's well withing your range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I can't seem to edit from my phone so I'll post it here... The stand is actually $25.98. Its been "on sale" for months. The total is correct though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 All the amazon and online machines are trash imports Go to oak mfg, eagle emc, northwestern, aa global, or beaver machine and call and order direct from mfg Those brands are way better in terms of quality and parts availability Cost about 60 a pop plus shipping exept for nortwestern and beaver, a bit higher Stands can be had from quill.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Can you still order northwestern from sams? If you have a membership it would save shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Can you still order northwestern from sams? If you have a membership it would save shipping Yep.. Sam's was considered in my analysis. I don't recall the cost but I have everything on a spreadsheet at home. You're right though, even if it's a little more it might actually be cheaper once you figure in shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 yeah sams includes shipping, err I think. I almost got a Chinese triple from them for 190.00 till I found out no one in the states has parts for that machine I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sam's doesn't figure in shipping, but it's super cheap. It's like 6.00 for shipping for at least one state away for the closest Sam's. I know that Eagle isn't quite the quality that Northwestern is, buuuuut, you can get a Eagle 300 or small one for 37 per head, so 74 for the machines, then 37 for the pipe stand, so you in to it for less than anything I've seen. You can add .50 coin mech for 6.00, chrome lid for 3 if you feel the need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The NW 60s are currently $69.98 @ Sam's http://www.samsclub.com/sams/northwestern-super-60-candy-machine/137912.ip?navAction= Northwestern Tempo Stand $29.98 @ Sam's http://www.samsclub.com/sams/northwestern-tempo-stand/144565.ip?navAction= Northwestern double plate $7.98 @ Sam's http://www.samsclub.com/sams/two-machine-plate-for-northwestern-machines/144743.ip?navAction= Estimated shipping for everything to my zip code = 29.37 Grand Total = $207.29 + $45 for the membership if you don't have one alread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have brand new oaks and like new northwestern machines for sale. Stands too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have double head Beaver Gumball/Candy on beaver chrome stand (the best in the business) for sale for $125.00 + actual shipping. P.S. With Beaver you can vend Gumballs, Bouncyballs and 1" Capsule toys without changing wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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