Arutkow Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Well, I just got my first gumball machine set up today. I convinced the owner of the pizza restaurant I manage to let me get a new gumball machine and run it for her. I already have a 60-1 arcade table in the dining room since last March, so it was easy for me to convince her We currently have a double candy setup by a vending company, with the proceeds going to Jerry's Kids, but I have already asked that they be picked up during their next trip. They have had the same machines and charity cards for about 10 years, and the person who services them hasn't talked to anyone in our business in years. He just pops in, grabs the money and tops off the candy. When I called to ask them to remove the machines, they didn't even ask why or make any offers. Maybe they wanted to move the machines but didn't want to hurt our feelings I'll take pic of the actual machine in the dining room soon, but in the meantime here is a pic of the model I bought I stocked it with Double Bubble 1" balls, and mixed in a few black gumballs to redeem for prizes, "A Free Order of Breadsticks" is the prize we chose.Anyone have the same machine? Or any suggestions? Thanks Abram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaneTrain Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 That's awesome, congrats! I love the idea of a special colored gumball to redeem for a prize. Who doesn't love breadsticks and marinara sauce?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arutkow Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks. I put about 600 gumballs in so far, and about 6 "Winning" gumballs, all visible.I actually heard a lady and her daughter getting a gumball as I was putting away the packing materials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaneTrain Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 That's great, definitely worth throwing a dollar in at a time per visit. Haha it happens quick! When I was at my barber shop last week, I had a line of kids wanting to use my machine and had to wait to service it. When I finally did, I had kids come from outside and they were excited when I opened the machine as if I was going to give them some great gift lol. You'll get hooked quick. I have only been doing it for two months but I already am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Now there's a good looking spiral- it'll do well in a pizza place, most setups do. Good luck sir- and to many more good spots in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arutkow Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Well it's been about 4 weeks with the spiral machine. I've averaged about $11 a week gross. ( I pay 25% commission on the gross, paying the owner about every 6-8 weeks.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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