Metro Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Hi. Back in March I started up again in the bulk vending business with a bunch of vendstars (soon to be rotated out), 1-800 triples(which I like and will focus on Gumballs with), and Tpico single heads(which I got really cheap and are currently vending gumballs). As I prepare to go past my first 50 locations and build for the future I would like to standardize on one type of equipment. I've decided that for me, the single head gumball machine model works best so my question is: Which single head gumball machine is well-built, dependable, easy to get parts for and will last a while? (to quote Bill Cosby: "I want the BEST , but not the most expensive!). Any suggestions on where to purchase as well? For you guys having hundreds of these things, does having a "cash and dash feature" or a cash drawer make servicing faster and more secure? Do any of you guys have employees? If so, what to they do and how do you handle your cash management. One of the things I like about vendstars when I used them many years ago was the separate keying; I could send out an employee to fill machines and I could then travel and do collections with a different key. It seems like the single heads are geared more for the owner/operator and I am insterested to know how large vendors have dealt with that. Thank you for your assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacho Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 For you guys having hundreds of these things, does having a "cash and dash feature" or a cash drawer make servicing faster and more secure? Welcome to the forum, Metro. What you described there is the Northwestern 60 Series machine. That’s all I have on my route. The Cash-n-Dash feature is the one with the drawer. The others have a speed scoop feature. I have both styles. They are a little on the high side in price at $75 and $10 extra for the Cash-n-Dash but are a well built, rugged machine. You can get the speed scoop for around $70 through Sam’s Club, I believe. They’re a very quick machine to service compared to some others. As for more secure, no machine is secure. If someone wants the money, they will get it. If you want reviews on more machines, take a look at our Equipment Review Section here: http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/forum/22-equipment-reviews/ Going to the single gumball machine model isn't anything that I would want to do. Others on here tried it and said it was a mistake. You may try to get racks in some of those locations, selling toys and gumballs. It’s much more rewarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I started vending by doing single gumballs too. However I started with oak Vista 300s. They are perfect for gumballs. At about $45 a pop, you really can't go wrong. I've moved to toys and racks and they can be incorporated into racks perfectly. I still use the oak vistas over the northwesterns. Be sure to check out the equipment review section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I like the Northwesterns with cash and dash.they are much more expensive but faster to service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Hi. Back in March I started up again in the bulk vending business with a bunch of vendstars (soon to be rotated out), 1-800 triples(which I like and will focus on Gumballs with), and Tpico single heads(which I got really cheap and are currently vending gumballs). As I prepare to go past my first 50 locations and build for the future I would like to standardize on one type of equipment. I've decided that for me, the single head gumball machine model works best so my question is: Which single head gumball machine is well-built, dependable, easy to get parts for and will last a while? (to quote Bill Cosby: "I want the BEST , but not the most expensive!). Any suggestions on where to purchase as well? For you guys having hundreds of these things, does having a "cash and dash feature" or a cash drawer make servicing faster and more secure? Do any of you guys have employees? If so, what to they do and how do you handle your cash management. One of the things I like about vendstars when I used them many years ago was the separate keying; I could send out an employee to fill machines and I could then travel and do collections with a different key. It seems like the single heads are geared more for the owner/operator and I am insterested to know how large vendors have dealt with that. Thank you for your assistance. For a good machine use aa or nw. They both have a ready supply of parts and will for years to come. You don't need cash and dash. Pick up the base give a quarter turn and get your money. AA is just as good as nw but 24.00 cheaper. You can get an elete panted your color and chromed out for 60.00. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk Oh ya for a secure machine buy your own key code. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks for the information everyone! I think I will pick up one of each type of machine and check them all out. Here is a new question: I have a chance to convert a single into a pizza place into a rake....probably 4-5 heads. Which products do you think would work best? I was thinking assorted gumballs, sour gumballs, tangy bytes, and 2 types of small capsule toys. I never did toys before. Should they be 50cen toys? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnettVending Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I don't have experience with this, but from what I have read on the forums you want to have those toys be .50 if possible. If you do .25 toys they will be competing with your gumballs much more than if they are at .50. That's just my perspective on it, anyway. Someone who has experience with racks in pizza places may be able to correct me if I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLM Vending Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I started vending by doing single gumballs too. However I started with oak Vista 300s. They are perfect for gumballs. At about $45 a pop, you really can't go wrong. I've moved to toys and racks and they can be incorporated into racks perfectly. I still use the oak vistas over the northwesterns. Be sure to check out the equipment review section. hows servicing with Oak vistas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 hows servicing with Oak vistas? Easy Peasy. Take off the globe, take off the body, dump the quarters, put it all back. One gripe I have about most machines is the size of the globe is usually too big for the amount of product sold when doing candy. The vista 300 is the smallest and easiest machine to service in my opinion. Many people like the NW's because you don't have to take off the body to get to the quarters. But I find that the NW super 60 globes are WAY WAY too big for candy. Sometimes they are even too big for gumballs. But if you use a NW regular 60 for candy, with that top ring, you run into the problem of trying to dump out all the small candy pieces when you want to change candy, or clean out the globe. With the vista 300, it's just a matter of turning it over and dumping it all out. There are no lips with which to catch the candy. As far as gumballs, I find that the 300 holds more than enough gumballs in most situations, even for a 60 day cycle. However, if you ever get into toys, I would say that they are too small in most situations. In a 300, the live display takes up a lot of room, and tends to get in the way of the sweep springs. A vista 450 or cabinet head are the obvious choices for toys. But if you want to go straight into toys, I would recommend using the NWsuper 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I agree with dperry,the super 60 is too big for candy but they do make a smaller regular 60.if it doesn`t bother you that you have to take off the globe,and pull out the body to dump the coins,then the oak is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj54 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I HAVE MOSTLY BEAVER AND NORHTHERN BEAVER. I DO HAVE SOME NORTHWESTERN 80S THAT I LIKE AND SOME OAK AS WELL. IN THE 2" I HAVE MOSTLY NW 80 WITH TOYS. I JUST BOUGHT MY NORTHERN BEAVERS TO REPLACE MY NW 80S. THIS IS BECAUSE MY WIFE IS RETIRING AND WISH TO DO A ROUTE, BEAVERS REQUIRE LESS REPAIR. EASY TO SERVICE AS MY WIFE SAYS (HAS THE LOOK!) SO TO ANSWER YOU. THIS IS THE ORDER IN WITCH HAS PROVE TO ME TO BE BEST FOR PRICE AND SERVICE. BEAVER, NORTHWESTERN OAK, 1-800 AND SO FORTH THIS IS MY OPINION DO TO PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. OTHER MAY HAVE IT IN A DIFFERENT ORDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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