noved1 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Just curious to know what everybody carries into a location to service machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberframe50 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 A big Smile, plus what Kelly said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noved1 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 what bags are best for putting all those quarters in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Big ones. I use bank style zipper bags. Get at Walmart cheap. Same kind you use for pencils and pens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alboy88 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 bout the same as kelly except for the scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alboy88 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 NA MONEY BAGS FROM WALMART I DONT WANT PEOPLE SEEING MY CASH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberframe50 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 You don't need no stinken bags, that's what pockets are for. I really hate having $100 in quarters in one pocket, maybe some day I'll learn to split them. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alboy88 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 you must have some big pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinnJinn Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I wear cargo type khaki pants to service my machines, but I have learned to service the machine first and fill my pockets last. if it is quite a bit of change, then I put some in each of my 6 pockets, that way there isn't so much cha golpher when I walk. If it is in a nice area, I will lock the doors and empty my pockets into the bank bag. I need to get in the habit of carrying a back pack so I can just put the bank bags in it. that way everything is in one place/area. So the bottom half of my body doesn't look like rambo or a thief, when I leave the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Falcon Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 where I vend skittles I pour the product into the machine than use the empty bag for the coins you could do the same with the m&m bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 We carry in everything mentioned above, but there is certainly a need for coin trays at places that do any kind of volume. It's really the PITA factor that comes in to play and draws attention when you are trying to pick up $50 out of a machine and your reaching into it multiple times to try and pick up handfuls of quarters. Coin trays in the machine are the way to go in my humble opinion. Pick it up and dump it into the Zip Lock bag or bank bag of your choosing. I experienced this today as I was trying to remove $92 dollars in quarters from a community center, and had the supervisor standing 5 feet from me. The machine had been completely empty for days, and we were here 3 weeks ago. We also did not put coin trays into the back of this particular triple and it was time consuming. I had trays in the van, and fully loaded the machine this time. I try to make sure I have extra labels, parts, tools, etc, with me whenever I service, and I don't usually bring in more than the candy and a long screwdriver. But always be prepared. I also bring extra heads, and usually an extra machine in the van just in case. I have had a couple of instances where a machine has been knocked over and they haven't called, so I had no knowledge that therewas a problem beforehand. I guess what I am trying to say in this longwinded rant is to be as prepared as you can, everytime. For Vendstar users out there, Eddie had an interesting comment one time when we were discussing servicing machines. He said he used to remove the entire head from the pole and base and replace it with a new one every time he went into a location. This allowed for variety every month and did not allow a location to see what was being made from the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lak20019 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 For Vendstar users out there, Eddie had an interesting comment one time when we were discussing servicing machines. He said he used to remove the entire head from the pole and base and replace it with a new one every time he went into a location. This allowed for variety every month and did not allow a location to see what was being made from the machine. That is an excellent idea, and I may have to use that to introduce new variety and get rid of Peanut M&Ms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 We normally carry in a cigar box, scales, and a wet shop rag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 What I carry depends on the location. But coin goes in a cloth coin bag. They are each zip tied and the van had a drop style safe. I love super markets the carts come in handy when I service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I love super markets the carts come in handy when I service. Yes they do come in handy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csolace Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 May be a stupid question, but why are some bringing in a scale? To estimate weight of quarters to give out commission, rather than sit there and count? Does it have to do with the product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinnJinn Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 May be a stupid question, but why are some bringing in a scale? To estimate weight of quarters to give out commission, rather than sit there and count? Does it have to do with the product? Yes, to weigh the quarters for commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alboy88 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I ALSO USE ICE CUBE TUBS TO COLLECT CHANGE EASIER THAN THE MONEY BAGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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