Billnuts Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Well, I got the call today one of my larger accounts says they are closing thier doors on july 1st out of business the location did ok, but not great I had 16 machines inside thier building racks, stickers, arcade, redemption, cranes... interactive gumball machines and dollar changers.. even a giant gumball machine. the thing that really bothers me is they just asked me to add like 5 machines 2 months ago.. so i added a barbercut lite, stacker, super sports arena, kiddie ride on helicopter... last month was the best month i have ever had there then they call me today with i got less than 2 weeks to move it all out.. i dont know how you could not know you were that close to closing and have someone bring out 2500 lbs of games and stock.. not to mention 13k worth of games.. the machines will be relocated and used, its just the point of how they acted. bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Yeah that is unfortunate the company I work for has a large arcade that with about 50 redemtion pieces and they could call anytime and tell us to pick the stuff up. I dont know why some people choose to go about business like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 That bites! My sympathies Bill- hopefully you land another whopper account to make up for it. Good luck man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 What kind of location was this and what were u grossing? Comission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Falcon Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thats a kick in the golpher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Caroline Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Assuming you pay them commission - My guess is that two months ago they saw the writing on the wall and they were trying anything they could to bring in a few extra dollars to make a last attempt to save the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdendy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Assuming you pay them commission - My guess is that two months ago they saw the writing on the wall and they were trying anything they could to bring in a few extra dollars to make a last attempt to save the place. My thoughts exactly, and by utilizing you they didn't have to put any of their funds out of pocket nor did they have to do the work, so was a simple consideration on their part, but sucks they would use you like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcow Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 sorry to hear that bud hope things pick up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mage Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Yes that sucks. Often a business owner will do anything to keep the doors open, not accepting defeat until it is inevitable. Some businesses won't lock the doors until they can't unlock them to open for business the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 that does suck bill! I agree about they were probably using you to try and raise enough monthly income to make it. In a way your lucky, because they called you and let you know, I know that doesnt help you now but what if your machines were locked in the building and you couldnt get to them? or worse yet they moved them all out and destroyed them to get the money. lawsuits would be in the works then but I doubt they would ever pay you anything. I just had a mexican grocery store move everything out without notice, I finally tracked down the landlord and she let me in but my rack was gone. phone has been disconnected so its a lost cause. I cant help but think of dperry when I lose machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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