JDVENDING Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 After some advice from you guys I went ahead and bought these Oaks. The guy had originally listed 4 oaks for $75 but when I went there I saw a spare blue one like the ones he had listed so I was able to talk to him into selling all 5 for $80. $16 per machine. I think I did all right for buying my first machines. I took the four machines off that crappy, worn out stand and plan on buying some pole stands and making two double heads. One will be going into a barber shop and the other into a Tattoo shop. I'm going to tear them down, clean and probably paint them. There is some minor paint chipping on 2 of them I figure i would spend a few hours in the garage last night just seeing how these work, how they come apart, how they go back together just so I know a little bit about them. Ran a whole bunch of quarters thru them and everything works very smooth. I might clean the mechanisms up just because. Let me know how I did. Thanks again everybody for the advise on getting these.... Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Vending Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 After some advice from you guys I went ahead and bought these Oaks. The guy had originally listed 4 oaks for $75 but when I went there I saw a spare blue one like the ones he had listed so I was able to talk to him into selling all 5 for $80. $16 per machine. I think I did all right for buying my first machines. I took the four machines off that crappy, worn out stand and plan on buying some pole stands and making two double heads. One will be going into a barber shop and the other into a Tattoo shop. I'm going to tear them down, clean and probably paint them. There is some minor paint chipping on 2 of them I figure i would spend a few hours in the garage last night just seeing how these work, how they come apart, how they go back together just so I know a little bit about them. Ran a whole bunch of quarters thru them and everything works very smooth. I might clean the mechanisms up just because. Let me know how I did. Thanks again everybody for the advise on getting these.... Josh Looks good! great machines to get started with. Good luck JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 You hit a home run! WTG! Be sure and post pics of them after they are painted. My color of choice is red. Lowes sells rustoleum professional "safety red" in a tall can for about 6 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Yes, That was a good deal. Those machines are tanks. They will make you money for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 A good deal in any light, well done JD! I wish you all the success in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Could somebody help with a couple questions about the wheels I have? In the first picture Im pretty sure it's a wheel for the candy I.E M&Ms, MI and anything else bulk. I have three off the candy wheels. The second picture I think is for gumballs? Can I use this wheel for the gumballs sold at Sam's club or do I need something else? And the third picture I think it's for 1 inch capsules. I think I don't want to dive into toys just yet so I would like to replace that one. Where can I buy wheels for the Oak Astros? I've looked at the Oak web site and everything they have listed is for the vistas. Do the vista and Astros use the same wheels? I know I can just call them but thought I would use the knowledge on here before I do anything. Maybe you guys can lead me in the right direction for replacement parts. Thanks for your help and reassurance that I made a good purchase. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 First, Astro is just a re-badge of Oak. The machines are identical in every respect, save the re-badged chute doors. Ford Gum was the distributor I think. You are very correct on all points regarding the product wheels as well, however that last one may be easier than you think. Now, someone else correct me if I'm wrong, but can't a riser be inserted under the 1.1 cap wheel to make it into a 27mm product wheel again? I assume most risers are standardized by now. But yes, if you happen to need replacement parts, Oak will have everything you need, or put a "Want to Buy" in the vending Advertisement section. A member here might just have what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Yes the last one you described is a capsule wheel. You can add a riser to this wheel and vend gumballs. Pm me your address and i will give you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Man you guys are more help than you know! Us new guys would be clueless with our your support. Will vend , P.M sent. So the wheel I have for gum will work with sams club gumballs, awesome. I'm going to get these cleaned up tonight, buy some stands I think from AA and get these machines out and get them to making me some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdad65 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I say that was one, SWEET DEAL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 All I did was take the advise of a lot of people on here to look for a good deal to pop up on Craigslist. After a little patience one popped up and I jumped on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Man you guys are more help than you know! Us new guys would be clueless with our your support. Will vend , P.M sent. So the wheel I have for gum will work with sams club gumballs, awesome. I'm going to get these cleaned up tonight, buy some stands I think from AA and get these machines out and get them to making me some money. Try bouncy A&A's balls sometime too. I'll wager you'll like the results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Try bouncy A&A's balls sometime too. I'll wager you'll like the results! Which wheel would I have to use in order to sell the a&a balls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdad65 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Same as the gumball wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Same as the gumball wheel. Say I used the gumball wheel to actually vend the gumballs from SAMs club, how many would I be vending? Now on the others hand I decide on The a&a balls which would be more profitable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Say I used the gumball wheel to actually vend the gumballs from SAMs club, how many would I be vending? Now on the others hand I decide on The a&a balls which would be more profitable? stick with gum and candy for now! You can always do bb's later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdad65 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Gumballs at a quarter apiece would make you more money, your A&A bb will cost you around 6 cents apiece alot of guys vend them for 50 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Gum costs $0.02 per gumball on average (depending on your shipping factors) and bouncy balls average around $0.04 - $0.07 per ball, again depending on your mix and shipping. They reach a different market segment, and can get your gumball machines into places where gum might not be permitted. However, from a profit standpoint, Will is right, stick with gum to get the basics, and expand later if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 My Sams club sells the gumballs right at the store. No ordering needed. I was just interested in the comparison between BBs and gumballs. Im planning on sticking with gum and candy till I get the hang of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 My Sams club sells the gumballs right at the store. No ordering needed. I was just interested in the comparison between BBs and gumballs. Im planning on sticking with gum and candy till I get the hang of things. Good plan! Keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Congrats on the Oaks I have a line on guy who has a around 100 of them for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Congrats on the Oaks I have a line on guy who has a around 100 of them for sale. You have sparked my interest. What is he asking for them? Are you looking at buying them. I'm not looking at buying all 100, but a few would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 You have sparked my interest. What is he asking for them? Are you looking at buying them. I'm not looking at buying all 100, but a few would be nice. I Talked with him Today I have to work this weekend so plan on going up next week to check thiem out. Trust me there in the middle of Nowhere. Looking to get maybe a couple of 5 way racks smaller he was saying 30-40 each. I am thinking of 10-12 with racks or stands. Also has a few of the Tio pico doubles on wood stands. I will post what I find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDVENDING Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Let me know what you find out and what he has. Maybe we can work something out. I new to this Buisness but a few pieces of equipment never hurt anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Falcon Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Kudos to you JD on a great buy,now get them out there and enjoy brother!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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