verdigirl Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hi, Just started honor box vending, but have wanted to do sticker/tattoo machines. These came up for sale in my area. 8 years old - comes with stock. Guy had two in the pizzeria he owned, then it went out of business. He wants $125. a piece (there are two of them), but said he would take offer. Any thoughts? Says they are in great working order. If I do take them, what should I offer for both machines? Also, do these types of machines take charities? And, anyone know of a good locator for these machines? Rodney69 doesn't place these. Thanks, Verdigirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I have a whole bunch of those in a scrap pile out back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Falcon Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 That's a good machine however I wouldn't pay more than a $100, and just to give you a heads up its very hard to make money with sticker machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigirl Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Okay, thanks. Haven't had any experience with sticker machines and wasn't sure how they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint54fan Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I have a whole bunch of those in a scrap pile out back. Ive never saw this scrap pile...all I got was the nickel tour of your operation...I should of spent the dime for the better tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Spring is just around the corner and it's going to be clean up time Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Everything I sell outsells my sticker machines except maybe 1 column. Silly soda sells great, and now frozen. Toys outsell them so much, that I only use sticker machines to fill space. 1 head of toys generally doubles 3 columns of flat except those 2 mentioned above. Might just be my area though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Everything I sell outsells my sticker machines except maybe 1 column. Silly soda sells great, and now frozen. Toys outsell them so much, that I only use sticker machines to fill space. 1 head of toys generally doubles 3 columns of flat except those 2 mentioned above. Might just be my area though.That is just your area, I have locs that really go thru them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 That is just your area, I have locs that really go thru them. That doesn't surprise me. Here in the NW it's a whole different culture! From what I've seen from everyone though, doesn't singles and doubles typically do better per floor space than flat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmms250713 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 im in illinois and i have a 6 head tattoo at a bowling alley that does $100-$200 a month by itself, not including the candy machine i have. i strictly went to tattoos tho, they seam to outsell my stickers 5 to 1. TMNT and Frozen are of course my top tattoos right now, right along with WWE tats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I would love to have a bowling Alley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigirl Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Okay, so now I don't know what to do. Offer the guy $75. and give it a try or walk away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 With how few machines you have, I would walk away and wait for single heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Okay, so now I don't know what to do. Offer the guy $75. and give it a try or walk away? I wouldn't go any higher than $75, I bet he will take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigirl Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Anyplace you can recommend for single heads? Are we taking strictly gumballs for these machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandJGroup Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I wouldn't get into flat with just a couple of them. I would shoot for at least 50 flat heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Anyplace you can recommend for single heads? Are we taking strictly gumballs for these machines? If you start with gumballs only, it's less product and investment. Then if you find a location that does well, you just add a head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigirl Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Good sources for finding them? - none on my local Craigslist. Ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Not eBay usually, post inn the classifieds here on the forum that your looking for some. Also, you can get them new from eagle, oak, northwestern. Or AA global. Eagle id's cheapest for a single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Not eBay usually, post inn the classifieds here on the forum that your looking for some. Also, you can get them new from eagle, oak, northwestern. Or AA global. Eagle id's cheapest for a single. I have seen newer Eagles with plastic lids and I thnk bases. It that how they all are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The 747 is the newer one with plastic lid I think. I get the one with a chrome lid, which is only 3.00 extra. I haven't gotten one with a plastic lid, but have seen them. If I remember correctly, that was just before they sold the company to who owns it now. The person I talk to won't sell a big eagle because of the plastic top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 im in illinois and i have a 6 head tattoo at a bowling alley that does $100-$200 a month by itself, not including the candy machine i have. i strictly went to tattoos tho, they seam to outsell my stickers 5 to 1. TMNT and Frozen are of course my top tattoos right now, right along with WWE tats. Hello from Chicago! What part of Illinois are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I can sell you some beaver double heads for $125 and actual shipping. Includes stand and double plate. Also have .50 mechs and agitator for capsules and bouncy balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have seen newer Eagles with plastic lids and I thnk bases. It that how they all are? My Eagles are several years old and the lids/bases are metal. It would sure be disappointing to learn they've gone to plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigirl Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks Bouncyballs, I'm just starting to look into this and will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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