PowerVendor Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I did a forum search and didn't see any threads specifically about Mike & Ike candy. I did see one post that stated "Mike and Ike sold like crack!" So. . . . . I'm ready to try it in a few locations. Can you recommend where to buy Mike & Ike in bulk? The best price I could find was $65 for 27 lbs. at gumballs.com Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Sam's Club 7.47 a bag if you have one close or a reasonable driving distance. Price is around .10 cents an oz. Same for Hot Tamales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate9303 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I use mike and ikes and they sell like crazy. The problem is they stick together and I ge called to fix broken machines. So, I have to spray them with Pam cooking spray when no one is looking and hope no one wonders why their hands feel a little greasy. I'm thinking about ditching them except in very air conditioned no direct sunlight locations. The profit margin is great. Oh, and I buy them at Sam's for 6.50 or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 My sams is $6.88 Bj's $6.99 also sell well for me, even when its real humid the pam thing does not work I have had 3 places that last couple weeks to fix/replace the mike ikes I dont know how you guys in warm weather climates do it? I cant wait for the heat to end around here. Luckily its only a 2-3 month season in maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate9303 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 My sams is $6.88 Bj's $6.99 also sell well for me, even when its real humid the pam thing does not work I have had 3 places that last couple weeks to fix/replace the mike ikes I dont know how you guys in warm weather climates do it? I cant wait for the heat to end around here. Luckily its only a 2-3 month season in maine My sams is $6.88 Bj's $6.99 also sell well for me, even when its real humid the pam thing does not work I have had 3 places that last couple weeks to fix/replace the mike ikes I dont know how you guys in warm weather climates do it? I cant wait for the heat to end around here. Luckily its only a 2-3 month season in maine I think it's a direct sunlight thing combined with the heat. I had a machine in a little room with no windows but the door was open to the outside so it was always at least 90 in there. (I'm in SC) They did fine with the Pam on them. I had them in another location with Pam but also direct sunlight. They stuck together and I got calls that the machine was broken. So, I don't know. I like the profit margin and the sell good but they've given me some headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeckl Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 mike and ikes sell very well for me . i get 4.5lb bags at costco for 5.99 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I really wish there wasn't such a varied opinion on M&I, I'd give them a try. But the opinions on this forum range from "My best seller!" to "No amount of money in the world would make me vend those again!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I really wish there wasn't such a varied opinion on M&I, I'd give them a try. But the opinions on this forum range from "My best seller!" to "No amount of money in the world would make me vend those again!" They worked well for me when I used them. You won't know unless you try them out. I didn't use the Pam and did not have any issues. Even in Florida. I even used Hot Tamales and had no problem whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Damn 5.99 for MI I may have to take a trip to Mass. MMP and MI are my top two sellers, even with the headaches I wouldn't go with out them. Hot Tamales I cant give away! tried them in more than dozen locs, all duds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerVendor Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks guys. You have posted some really good pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Falcon Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I'm done with mike&ike we had a realy hot summer in NY this year and I ended up throwing a ton of it out and having to clean and fix a bunch of machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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