BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 How do I take the canisters and change setting wheel on a Vendstar 3000 I got 1 from my boss and it works (from what i see) I dont know how to take the canister off so i can fill and move it around and how do i change settings so i can set how much candy comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 You'll need to open both the top locks, as well as the back lock. Take off the top lid and back panel. Lift up the canister and put it upside down. Unscrew the one screw on the bottom and then gently pull back the tabs and gently pry the black housing from the grey canister. Now the wheel is exposed and you can adjust dispensing setting by lifting the spacer and rotating it to the desired setting. Now carefully put it back together, put canister back into machine and test a couple of times to insure it's put together correctly. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 I figured out how to take it out and all but how do i find the right settings for candies such as hot tomaloes and M&Ms and skittles and even maybe gumballs (1inch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 You can't vend 1" gumballs with a candy wheel. You could sell chickle gum or mini gumballs, but not the large ones. You need a gumball wheel for that and they're rare to find for vend star. You may have to play around to figure out which setting, but i vend about 10 mike and Ike's or hot tamales, 7 pmm, 13 plain m&ms, 13 skittles, 10 Runts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 But with what number i wanna make a profit and not give more product then im making back (like i dont want to pay 40 dollars and only make 18 dollars back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I'm not sure of the exact numbers right off of the top of my head. I start at a nearly closed setting and move about 3 or 4 notches back for smaller candies like skittles and plain m&ms and about 5 or 6 notches for bigger candies like pmm, mike and Ike's and hot tamales. You'll have to test them to insure the settings are vending your desired amount. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Do you make a profit from it (or did make a profit) from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yes of course! Candy is not as profitable as toys, but if you have appropriate dispensing settings, have a good source for product and have locations that can produce good volume you will make money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Well i only got 1 machine and its in a family restraunt/bar il get a gumball / capsuel vending machine soon and when i make a nice profit form these my boss is letting me put a Claw machine at our restraunt (aka major sales) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 You should have more than one location if you're going to vend toys. The reason is because each servicing (each month or every other month) you need to rotate toys. The kids will get tired of the same stuff and your sales will drop off eventually. Having numerous locations allows you to try all of the toys at each location for maximum revenue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 yeah i know but this is a small town and we get alot of business from families and all the other stores i went to and asked either have gumball machines or said NO WE WILL NEVER HAVE THOSE IN OUR WORKPLACE i can change out toys no problem i can get like 850 toys for maybe what 30 bucks and sell for more thats no problem its just selling is the question can i ever sell them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 No, 850 for $30 is unrealistic. They're sold in quantities of 250 or 1000 (depending on supplier) and for 250 you're looking at $18-20 a bag; which is between 7-8 cents each plus shipping and the displays. Displays cost about $1 to $3 each. So, 1" toys cost me around 12-14 cents each after expenses. Your best bet would be to put the vend star in the bar, and get a bulk rack for the restaurant area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh, and yes toys sell well for me. But when a certain product slows down in sales, it's time to put in a new product, so rotation and quality products are key. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 its a restaurant / bar so it will work out and i saw 850 bouncyballs for 30 bucks on ebay (brand new) and 850 toys for 20-40 bucks so its possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Bouncy balls are generally cheaper than capsules. Gumballs are the cheapest item, so if you're looking for the best margin, then vend gumballs. If I were in your shoes, I'd order about 4 different bags of 1" toys from A&A Global. This way you're paying combined shipping (and 4 bags fits in a small box) shipping for one of those boxes is about $10. Also you can rotate products on a regular cycle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 im worried about losing alot of money if i had a claw machine id make profit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 It takes money to make money. New cranes start at $1800, plus shipping so you're looking at about a $200 investment to run a toy double so it's a lower risk until you know that the location is a good one and can support a crane. Some locations surprise me. Some I think will be a waste of time, but turn out to be great; but it goes the other way too. Is the restaurant a Chinese or Mexican restaurant? Those typically do good for toys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 its a family burger pizza joint the bar is a sports bar and grill so generally the toys and gumballs and candy would be on restraunt side (same with claw machine if i get 1) the bar side i may do candy idk but for sure bar nuts or something because i see nuts / peanuts ect being popular in a bar (but i cant touch them so il have my boss do that part of the work) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The problem I've had with peanuts is that they go stale quick and some leave an oily residue on the globe. Usually peanut m&ms are the best seller in these places. Sometimes mike & Ike's do well too. Sounds like it could a good location. You'll do well with toys if many kids frequent the location and cranes can do well still even if it's not a children-oriented place if you have the right product in the machine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 If I have 4.5 lbs of hot tamales How do u make profit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drseuss8347 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The gumball wheel can be purchased on eBay, the guy that makes them does an excellent job. They vend bouncy balls as well which I use a lot of. As for the settings M&M peanut gets a 3 which gives 6-7. Mike&ike, hot tamales, and wonka runts #5. Skittles, chicle tabs, M&M chocolate, and nitwitz #6. These settings give a fair portion and will keep you profitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handysnack Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Do you make a profit from it (or did make a profit) from it im worried about losing alot of money if i had a claw machine id make profit The only way you could lose money would be no sales or next to no sales a month. Tech one quarter in the slot means you "made money" because you sold that portion for more than what you paid. If it's a resaurant I'm sure your volume will be good enough to recoup initial costs soon and then start making real money. No business is without initial costs man, even the gas you spend to drive to your job has to be recouped during your workday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 IM TRYing so hard to see how it gives a profit but i thought of it as 4.5 lbs = 72 oz 72 x .25 a piece = 18 i spent 20 on the 4.5 lb bag so im going to lose 2 dollars every time The only way you could lose money would be no sales or next to no sales a month. Tech one quarter in the slot means you "made money" because you sold that portion for more than what you paid. If it's a resaurant I'm sure your volume will be good enough to recoup initial costs soon and then start making real money. No business is without initial costs man, even the gas you spend to drive to your job has to be recouped during your workday. i spend no money on gas because i live right next door 2 work lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I'm not sure how you got those numbers, but hot tamales and mike and Ike's are one of the cheaper items. They cost $6.99 a bag at Costco. You wouldn't necessarily be vending a whole ounce either. The margins are great one these products, so unless you're paying way too much or vending too much; you'll make good money on them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh I see now that you paid $20 for the bag and you're right, overpaying will not make you money. Don't buy your candy on eBay! Go to costco or SAMs club, etc to get product at a good price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 I dont live near them and i bought the bag from amazon how much is a bag from costco or sams club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 We don't have SAMs club here either, but we have costco. Mike and Ike's and hot tamales are $6.99 for 4.5 lb bag. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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