andyrosen Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Ok, I’m 53 Y.O., so to most of you, I’m the elderly! Seriously, I placed one of my tri-vends at a beauty salon where 95% of their customers are over age 65, including the manager and staff. Due to the nature of this store, some men come into the shop but mainly women. The shop is adjacent to a trailer/RV park where which is mostly occupied by the AARP crowd, and some come into the shop just to congregate. We both realized that placing my machine might not be very fruitful. Nevertheless, I’m giving it a shot. What candies do you recommend placing for this demographic? I’d like to make this experiment a success. Thanks for your feedback! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-man422 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 *Moved to Bulk Vending forum* Andy, I am not sure, but possibly candies that were around a while ago? Maybe "Good and Plenties", and M&Ms. I have noticed older people like Licorice and Root-Beer flavored hard candies as well. If it's possible to get ahold of these style candies, that's what I would go with. PS: I think this is actually a great opportunity to learn what candies do best with this "crowd" of people. It could be a great location for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hey Andy, I would think that older people like the same things as younger people do. I know because I am an older person. They love chocolate of any kind. They love peanuts, so peanut m&m's would be good. I would stay away from gum balls. One thing I was thinking is they don't like to part with a quarter so make sure your portions are good or they'll never buy again. Good luck with this one. I will be interested in seeing what sells best. Maybe you should ask them what they would like to have. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman007 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Andy, Since our team has found you these old folk locations I guess I better give my input as well! My suggestion is go with chocolate covered raisins. My father is 73 and he loves them and since he is now servicing my route he has begun putting them in machines that attract an older crowd. Old folks don't chew very much gum, that is one thing I can attest to. Good luck! Regards, Robert Patterson, President http://www.kickstartlocations.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmuseStar Vending Co Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Cashews, Peanuts. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearcutvending12 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 preparation H Diapers no im JP lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hey, watch it kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearcutvending12 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 hahaha i was kidding, although no offense to some but i hate 80 percent of all old people everyone i ever met, was mean or nasty to me? even my grandma and g pa! idk u guy r all great tho~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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