Has anyone taken a look at the ice vending things? Not cheap at all, and I don't understand how you will ever turn a profit.  They cost something like 100 grand. There are a few of them here in Louisville, and I have never seen anyone actually buying ice at one. Here's a link to a biz op ad for one of them http://louisville.craigslist.org/bfs/719408419.html . I think i would rather buy 1000 bulk vending machines