BaneTrain Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 So I finally setup my first Oak Vista machine with a 300 globe. I run all NW's so this has been an interesting change. Well I was filling the brand new globe with candy and picked it up by the corner and heard a crack. The globe cracked in the front corner, a deep crack that runs about an half an inch down or so and a smaller crack about 3 inches down. I can't believe just by lifting it off the ground a few inches it cracked, cheap plastic I guess. Should I let this bother me? Do I need to replace it? Do you have machines out there that have cracks like this? I have a litle bit of OCD especially when it comes to this business, machines looking good etc. Just so pissed right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 When new globes crack, it's usually because the screws are too tight between the globe and the machine. You want it on there good, but not so tight it stresses the plastic. I operate a lot of machines with less than perfect globes. I usually turn the sides with the cracks to the back or sides, so that the "best" side faces the customer. Most cracks won't really affect the globe too much, beyond appearances. Once they get filled with product most cracks are less noticeable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaneTrain Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 It was fine until I picked it up with candy in it. I've grabbed the corner of Super 60's dozens of time and no problem but this was an issue. I did have it on the best side because it was an A&A globe, bubbles, marks etc but now I don't know about that lol. It's not horrible I guess, especially when it's full but I know it's there which bugs me. Ohh well, I guess it won't stop someone from getting a handful of runts lol. I wanted it to get it ready for tomorrow since I will be a the location for work but this just hasn't been my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Oh, it's an A&A globe? that makes sense. Their globes are somewhat more brittle than other brands (but also better than others, SSF...), but still more fragile than the NW globes you're used to. Sorry to hear it man. Hopefully you can make the globe work out for you though- cracks aren't nearly as detrimental to sales as other problems like yellowing would be. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaneTrain Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 I've come to realize this, cheap crap!!!! It's all good, it happens but I am one of those people who like something to look it's best if it has my name on it to look like a pile of dog crap lol. I will say I have some machines that are worse than this. Less than perfect lids I didn't feel like painting etc. Thanks though Alex, glad you think it will hold up! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I've come to realize this, cheap crap!!!! It's all good, it happens but I am one of those people who like something to look it's best if it has my name on it to look like a pile of dog crap lol. I will say I have some machines that are worse than this. Less than perfect lids I didn't feel like painting etc. Thanks though Alex, glad you think it will hold up! lol You play the cards you're dealt today, to build the route you want tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD Snacks Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I somehow ended up with about 20 oaks, and I gotta say I'm liking them a lot. No globe problems like you're having, and you can't beat the price and availability even used. Don't write them off so quick...tho I won't lie NW does make some great machines Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaneTrain Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 I like them, it's just the globes you get from A&A are a piece of crap. The Oak vista is great for a single! I just dropped it off today and it looks great besides my cracked globe lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCB434 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 So what is the consensus on A&A machines? From this forum I have read about cracked globes, yellowed globes, cheap paint, and even recently people saying their coin mechs aren't worth it. I'm sure they are still much better than other imports, but I also hear them being consistently mentioned as being some of the best. From the veterans what are your opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Duck Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 PN 95s are a step below the Northwestern Super 60s that they are a copy of, in terms of both reliability and fit & finish. PO 89s are functionally equivalent to Oaks that they are a copy of. That being said, my PO 89s are 5-10 years old, I've heard that that quality has dropped lately. Northwestern recently went up on the price of their globes to I think $14-15, A & A globes are still $8 and change which makes them the better value even though they are lesser quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Pretty much. A&A gear is somewhat cheaper, but it's not quite as high quality as the machines they're copies of. Functionally, A&A gear will get you where you need to go better than stuff from a "no name" manufacturer. If you need value, and aren't afraid of a few inconsistencies and rough edges here and there, A&A machines will work great for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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