AmuseStar Vending Co Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 How many machines do you guys on here own? Kyle G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxsonvending Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hmm, very few . Seriously, I just started last week so I am waiting for everything to come by UPS. So I have placed 4 machines, and I ordered 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 That is good! What brand/machine did you buy? Kyle G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 And make sure you vote on our brand poll if you have not done so already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxsonvending Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I did vote, seems like I am one of the few but I went with XYZ Vending to start. I guess I will see how they do, but I also am looking to purchase an existing routes that have 1800 vending machines. So I might be an owner of those pretty soon, if everything works out that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 I use XYZ machines, what color did you get? You will go nuts when you open the box and see how GOOD thay look! Kyle G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxsonvending Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I actually got red, but I am now starting to look into the Dentyne Ice machines out my way. Speciality vending machines such as that one seem to be doing very very well, so I am going to put an order of 6-7 of them in on Monday and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Baxson, Let us know what you think of them when they come in. I have thought about using them as well. I am interested in the quality. I have a few from Amerivend and I was wondering if they were comparable. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 baxson, make sure you know what you are getting before you buy too many dentyne ice machines. the product cost is very high. you only give out 2 pellets per vend in their machines. specialty vendors do not always mean " better" vendors. ask all of the people that bought all of the altoids machines. aint broke dont fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxsonvending Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Well I bit the bullet and purchased very few, I mean few Dentyne Ice machines! Six to be exact . Spoke with Steve, president, very motivated guy if I do say so myself. Anyways, I don't feel so bad purchasing these machines as they are pretty cheap compared to other Biz-OP deals, and I know it will place well in many locations. You won't believe how many people love sugar free stuff! Seriously you start throwing around sugar free, and don't ever say low-carb they go into convulsions . So I figure the gum will do well in upscale places, and being where I am from even the Dunkin Doughnuts think they are high scale..sad place I live. Anyways, I'll let everyone know how they do, I get them on Friday and I am off to locate them on Saturday hopefully! I think I have nailed a couple places that will love them, well at least they would love to replace their mentos machine that they have in there. So we will see, as always keep ya posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cogbuddy Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Well am a newbie to this. I have just ordered for one. And am in a plan to order 4 more depending upon the income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 That is smart. I started that way. What brand? K.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmedspub Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I currently own 900 heads with 650 out on location. Others being placed as I can find time but I am very busy between Amusment route and bulk vending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Dave, You're too close for comfort! I was in suffield today and thought of you. I didn't try to locate any there though. Not yet. I didn't realize how "hoity-toity" that place was! Nice area though. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmedspub Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Dave, You're too close for comfort! I was in suffield today and thought of you. I didn't try to locate any there though. Not yet. I didn't realize how "hoity-toity" that place was! Nice area though. Steve No toe stepping Now:) Im not going to do alot of route building up in that area. WIndsor - Rocky Hill is my bread and butter. WE will have to set up a time to meet to introduce ourselves some time you come into the Nutmeg state. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Sure. Also keep me in mind if you ever need someone to take those northern locations off your hands. I may be interested. How many do you have up there anyway? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmedspub Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Not many 2-Granby 7 - Enfield 6 - Windsor 4- simsbury 5 - East Windsor Most in Bloomfield-Hartford-West Hartford Area (Numbers are locations not heads) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 dave what kind of amusements do you run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Dave, I have some Gravity Hill, R. machines. I want to do cranes, and will start thoes soon! K.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Dave, For the good of the group, could you please start a thread that outlines your experience with buying that route. I personally have never purchased an existing route so the info would be helpful. Let us know about what we should be aware of, what to watch out for and what kind of paperwork it involves. I think there might be others here who would like to know more about it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmedspub Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 dave what kind of amusements do you run? We have coin operated Pool Tables, Golden Tee Golf, Pinballs, Jukeboxs, Video Games, ATM's and any other caoin operated amusements you see at bars, camp grounds, Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpapageorgio Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I think purchasing an existing route is a good idea, if you can low ball them. I can't tell you how many machines I see empty and dirty on location. The owners call them to pick them up and they never show??? Vendstars seem to be the most popular ones that get ignored. I can't imagine spending that kind of money on product, location, and equipment, and then never going back to at least pick it up. I am seriously thinking about putting an ad on Craigslists just offering to buy anyone who has a decent size route and wants out of the buisness before I buy brand new and pay a locator. Although there are negatives to this approach too. RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Vendstars seem to be the most popular ones that get ignored. This goes along with what I've been saying for quite some time. Vendstars are perceived as newbie machines. The majority of these machines were purchased by people just getting into the business who have not done their due diligence in researching the industry. They fall for the "most for your money" mentality, go all in, then realize that vending isn't the get rich scheme they were sold on. Most people simply cut their losses and just forget the machines where they are. Not all Vendstar operators fall into this category but most do. Some make due with their Vendstars and even swear by them. Your approach seems like a good one. Kind of like buying distressed properties. You will find very motivated sellers. Maybe you can give the locations a little TLC and bring up the books, then sell them off for a profit. You can also keep the best locations and replace the Vendstars with a better suited machine at some point. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpapageorgio Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Agree, the Vendstar's have a lot of good features, the negatives are that they are a little dull in color and made out of plastic, but for the right price who cares! The only unattractive part about this approach is again having multiple sets of keys. Let's say you go full time and have 400 machines. You could be dealing with over 40-50 sets of keys! A major headache for me personally... I realize you can replace the locks, but now I have to buy the locks (2 for each machine), drill them out (or pay someone too). So how much is that times 400? The positive is you're getting the machine extremely cheap and hopefully it's already located if the owner isn't to upset and wants it out of there. RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 VENDSTAR = NEWBIE CRAP MACHINE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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