allstar2200 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I ordered 10 triple heads from lypc. They came and te locks are not working with the keys supplied an one got stuck in one of them. Obviously I have to call tomorrow but in the meantime was wondering if anyone has ever had this issue with new machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 LYPC's locks are generics, and not very reliable. I have 2 Pro-Line heads, and I intend to replace them with something more robust and reliable later this fall. On one of my machines I've found if you rock the keys back and forth in the lock it can make it work a little better. THIS thread may help you some. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstar2200 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Can you recommend a good company who sells tube locks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I'm pretty fond of Wiczer, their reps have been great to deal with. They came to me highly recommended, but I haven't ordered from them yet. The only other lock company I have dealt with is Chicago Lock, and they were fine, but I don't know if they sell the LYPC locks. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Wiczar is great to deal with. Will give you your own key code also. I would check with them and see. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Lypc is like the Chrysler of vending buy some OAK or NW. Its probably worth losing some shipping money to return them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Lypc is like the Chrysler of vending buy some OAK or NW. Its probably worth losing some shipping money to return them. That is a great analogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstar2200 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Are they that bad? I ordered their new canister machines. They are like the 1800's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Are they that bad? I ordered their new canister machines. They are like the 1800's. They are not as good as what you can get else where is the way I would put it and they dont have a proven track record like OAK or NW. I have Oak machines that are 30 years old, give it a new globe every ten years or so and maybe a new coat of paint and it like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstar2200 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Do you have any idea how much the NW Triple plays are new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Do you have any idea how much the NW Triple plays are new? I think they are about 200-250 never bought a new one. I would look at the OAK pricelist in the download section. If you are doing candy the model 300 is a good choice for most locations at a price point of about $46 per head. The model 450 is good for higher voulume candy and toys at a price of about 55. The Vista cabinet is the all around best machine for both toys or capsules. most Vandal resistant, can fit most heads on racks, easily expandable for high volume sales with cab baks. Price point of 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstar2200 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Thanks! Will check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeckl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 i have 10 lypc triple shops ,and one lypc triple pod . like most things cheap and disposable ,they have their place . in my humble opinion , the lypc ( triple shop ) isnt bad for the price . the 2in stands are junk ( i had to sand ,and jb weld at both ends ,im sure you know what i mean ) , 90% of the screws are loose , and the triple shop is a nightmare to change product , and the coin mechs are clunky ,and noisy ( almost every location manager has complained about the " clunk clunk clunk clunk ".... wait.. i was saying there is something good about these...oh .the price :-) . lypc doesnt get alot of love , but really ,they have been fine for me ( except the previously mentioned issues ) . i have a triple shop that gets 185-200 spins a month ,and has not had one single issue . come to think of it, only one coin mech has failed so far ( these were bought new , and less than a year old ) , but , i cant speak for the long term like alot of guys . the triple pod , i love it ! besides the fact on my last service the entire machine almost fell on my foot ( top of stand wobbles ,dont know why i didnt jb weld it ) , the machine looks great ,nice " medium" capacity , SUPER easy to change the product , the coin box catches EVERY coin , and if a coin mech does fail-jam , you can have it off in a few seconds . oh ,lets not forget ,a triple pod is what ? $115 new ? that being said , ive moved on to machines from AA global http://www.aaglobal.com/bulk-vending/bulk-vending-machine-equipment-parts/bulk-vending-machines/small-vend-machines/pn95-lrg-plastic-globe.htm . not as easy to service ,but they sure are a step up from the lypc-rhino . you can make money with a lypc ,rhino ,vendstar , or beaver . but, in the long run , a cheaper machine may be more hassle than its worth . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2vend com Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 LAI is the best company to order locks from. Plus they contribute lots to the vending world. They belong to NBVA and if any of you have been to any of the NBVA shows then you would know how great people they are and the huge vending lock product line they have. There is a link. LAI cannot be beat by anyone as far as product selectiona and quality. http://www.laigroup.com/lock-america-series-500-tubular-locks.php BTW- They supply most of the vending machine manufacturers with locks. I will say it again. They have it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 LAI is the best company to order locks from. Plus they contribute lots to the vending world. They belong to NBVA and if any of you have been to any of the NBVA shows then you would know how great people they are and the huge vending lock product line they have. There is a link. LAI cannot be beat by anyone as far as product selectiona and quality. http://www.laigroup....bular-locks.php BTW- They supply most of the vending machine manufacturers with locks. I will say it again. They have it all. Wiczer is about half the price and better service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstar2200 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Update: I am calling and telling him that I am returning all the machines. They are GARBAGE! They do not mount to the stand, the flanges are off kilter, the machine wobbles, and the keys do not work. I would not recommend these to anybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Update: I am calling and telling him that I am returning all the machines. They are GARBAGE! They do not mount to the stand, the flanges are off kilter, the machine wobbles, and the keys do not work. I would not recommend these to anybody! That was a close one! Good to hear you can start off right Allstar! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdendy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Good call!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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