RikaKazak Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I need my first change machine for a location, and I have no idea what to get, how they work, who to buy through or anything. I checked craigslist, and nothing there. I'd check ebay, but I have no idea what to get, what they're worth, etc. Which machine should I get (it's a location with about 20 machines, from pool to air hockey to arcade to candy). And also who should I buy it through? Not all of the machines are mine (I've got like cotton candy, candy crane, rack, gumball, etc.) in there, another vendor is doing the pool/air hockey/arcade, but we agreed since he did some filler games, that'd I'd be responsible for the change machine. (so I want to be respectful and do a good job at handling the change machine aspect...he's aware I don't know squat and is cool with being patient) Thanks in advance guys, appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I like American changers about $600 on eBay plus $75 shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I agree if you have to buy one an American Changer is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjacks Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I run all American Changer AC 2001's and they have been pretty reliable. Some issues but not bad at all. Who is going to be filling the changer? You or the location? If you are servicing it the dual hoppers in the 2001 hold a decent amount of coin so you don't have to refill so often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 I run all American Changer AC 2001's and they have been pretty reliable. Some issues but not bad at all. Who is going to be filling the changer? You or the location? If you are servicing it the dual hoppers in the 2001 hold a decent amount of coin so you don't have to refill so often. I will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thoughts on this ad?: http://spokane.craigslist.org/for/5153651573.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thoughts on this ad?: http://spokane.craigslist.org/for/5153651573.html Nope. Those are junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221894550445&globalID=EBAY-US American Changer AC2004 Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181854139801&globalID=EBAY-US American Bill Changer AC 1001 Warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221894550445&globalID=EBAY-US American Changer AC2004 Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181854139801&globalID=EBAY-US American Bill Changer AC 1001 Warranty Thank you so much Toad, really appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walta Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I like the American changers If you find a Rowe or a Standard brand changer most models are tank and will take a lot more time for someone the pry open. I agree the changer you linked to is junk but let’s talk about why. So you can understand what you are looking at. 1 You must load the coins into tube not into a hopper. 2 The bills get piled up in the machine not stacked into a box. 3 The tubes only hold about $100 before you must refill them. Look for at least $500 4 It will not take 5 dollar bills. 5 They are built around an oddball POS bill acceptor. Look for a Mars BA Walta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Plus weak golpher payout solenoid means piss poor reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walta Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 That is problem #6 they chose to mount a circuit board to the top of the solenoid and it shakes the parts out of the solder and off the board. Walta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanteen Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Buy a new American Changer machine with MEI bill acceptor and enjoy years of no problems, especially with newer bills. Do not get talked into a cheaper Pyramid bill acceptor as it will not out live its warranty. Find out who the distributor in your area is and work with them. Buying used changers is asking for trouble if you have no experience with them. http://www.americanchanger.com/Contact_Us/americanChanger.asp?CatID=3&SecID=7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I agree on the American Changer, big capacity, simple design, very reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendio Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Buy a new American Changer machine with MEI bill acceptor and enjoy years of no problems, especially with newer bills. Do not get talked into a cheaper Pyramid bill acceptor as it will not out live its warranty. Find out who the distributor in your area is and work with them. Buying used changers is asking for trouble if you have no experience with them. I probably should start my own thread in the beverage and food section, but I was searching for information on people's experience with different brand bill acceptors and couldn't find anything. I have a mix of MEI, ICT, Apex and JCM acceptors and need some new ones. I know MEI is the best, but also the most expensive so wondering if the extra expense is justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I probably should start my own thread in the beverage and food section, but I was searching for information on people's experience with different brand bill acceptors and couldn't find anything. I have a mix of MEI, ICT, Apex and JCM acceptors and need some new ones. I know MEI is the best, but also the most expensive so wondering if the extra expense is justified. The expense of MEI and Coinco is well worth it as they will be repairable for years to come. The others you use are basically throw aways when you find out what it costs to fix them. They are all imported so parts are harder to get and it's hard to find someone that fixes them. Pyramid is here in Scottsdale and they might be one of the better upstarts. It's just hard not to stick with the ones that got us here: MEI and Coinco. What is it you actually need as I can probably help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gs Vending Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 MEI for the win. I had a couple pyramids which I installed in a couple ICE cranes, and they never pulsed right, giving 1 play for $1 every other dollar instead of two. I quickly replaced them. Mars just go on and on without problems. The expense is justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendio Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The expense of MEI and Coinco is well worth it as they will be repairable for years to come. The others you use are basically throw aways when you find out what it costs to fix them. They are all imported so parts are harder to get and it's hard to find someone that fixes them. Pyramid is here in Scottsdale and they might be one of the better upstarts. It's just hard not to stick with the ones that got us here: MEI and Coinco. What is it you actually need as I can probably help you out. I'm looking for replacements and spares for my vending machines, and am thinking of installing some in my cranes as well. I'm looking for around 12 units for now. I'm in Australia, and the Aussie dollar has tanked, so it makes importing them more expensive now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 You'll need to deal with a distributor who has Australia as their territory so that you can get the proper currency programmed into the software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I have coinco, MEI, pyramid, and ICT. Pyramid sucks, Coinco is good, and MEI is better, but others may have a different experience but my ICT units have the best maintenance record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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