BubbaX Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 yeah well closest 1 for each is 40-50 miles and i cant drive so i cant do this method so im always going to lose money it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hmm...darn! So my best advice would be to tell your boss to call your local vending operator and request the installation of a crane and a bulk rack. The business would receive a commission of between 20-30% and you could suggest to your boss that the commission goes towards an employee party or something beneficial to the staff. Make it fun and that way you wouldn't lose money, you would be making a profit because you don't have any expenses to cover except for electricity for the crane (which isn't a whole lot). 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 not worried about that im just trying right now to get candy in bulk for a cheaper price i mean id use sites like candy warehouse but they dont do BIG bulk for cheap price and i could go to walmart but i dont know if its really cheap or not im trying to figure this out but the 2 places you suggest are way to far to go to get candy (thats why i got the 4.5lb bag from amazon) 20bucks free shipping be here thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Would a gumball wheel be a good idea or no and is it hard to install 1 on these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Walmart would be better than buying on eBay or amazon because you wouldn't be paying shipping. (Even if it says "free shipping" it's not really free; it's justified in the price)The vend star gumball wheels are about $30-40 on eBay and I don't know where else you could actually get them. I wouldn't buy one because spending that much on one vend star part doesn't make sense because the whole machine is only worth about that. They would be just like installing a candy wheel and brush housing, so it would not be a problem to install it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 what if i find a gumball wheel for free to lets say 20 bucks and with amazon i get fast shipping with free talked with my mom btw anyways she said we can check out sams club next week maybe (or the week after) so maybe i can get some candy there (but looking online they dont have bulk candy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 If it was $20 or less then I would say it's not a bad investment. There are no SAMs club in Oregon at all, so I don't know much about them, I've just heard that many members get product there. If you do make it to SAMs, good luck! Hopefully you can find the candies you need and save some money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 is 56 oz for 10bucks a good deal if so id fill the machine to probally 7-9 lbs (maybe 10) so that would cost around 20-30 bucks is that a good deal or no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What kind of candy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 those were M&M's i found a 54 oz bag for 7 bucks on Sams clubs website as well ..... 4.5lb for 7 bucks and here i paid 20 for mine on amazon i feel like a idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Much better. Chocolate candy will cost more than fruity candy. Expect to pay between $7-10 a bag. I'm glad I stopped you from buying more! Don't feel bad, just look at it as. Lesson. I made plenty of mistakes when I started and so I've been there. Also don't fill more than half way when you start in the location. Until you know how popular each candy will sell there, start with about one and a half bags in each canister. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 unless i do gumballs btw do u got a idea how much money these things hold (i could never find any articles) I am gonna be keeping track of how much money is in each canister so i can see whats popular and whats not daily / weekly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 The most I've ever collected from a vend star was $70 between all three coin bins, although I probably could have gotten $100 in them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 70 dollars EVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 $70 for one months sales is fantastic! National average is $7 per mech/ per month, so... A vend star would be expected to do $21 a month. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 im worried now i wont make a extra profit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 If it hasn't already mentioned, go to the download section and find the spreadsheet that has all of the portion settings. Portion size should be 1/2 oz per vend. Also as was mentioned only fill each cannister about half way. Waste is a major factor on this business. This is also not a quick get rich business. A lot of hard work goes into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 it hasnt been mentioned but thanks what should i do about other candies what are some popular candies (if i may buy the gumball wheel idk yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 M&M plain and peanut, mike & Ike, hot tamales, skittles, Reese's pieces. Stay away from nuts as they leave a residue and are a pain to clean. That spreadsheet should give you a lot more suggestions and they can be bought at SAMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 which spreadsheet would you recomend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 There should be one listed with the pieces per vend. The candy selections should be there also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drseuss8347 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 The gumball wheels cost 20 bucks from the guy on eBay. You need to call him I've ordered at least 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 id rather just order directly not have 2 call in and order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drseuss8347 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Well then you will pay more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaX Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 can you tell me if the wheel is set to the right number (im having trouble figureing out how to set the numbers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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