pdavid Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 This is a niche product, but my only experience is with this machine. Cons: *More expensive than usual machines. *Larger footprint than usual machines. *If they hit the target they win a free gumball, doubling your cost on that vend instance. *Probably more of a niche product. Pro: *Excellent quality. *Unique. Stimulates repeat play and higher sales because it's a game. *Some locations are more likely to allow you in because of its uniqueness. Example, the baseball themed insert works great when pitching batting cages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 pdavid, I have 6 of these machines. They do pretty well in the locations I have them. You have listed some good pros and cons for them. From my experiences the cons you listed outweigh the pros you have listed. This machine is to expensive and does not produce the revenue you would think. I would stear clear if I were you and had it to do all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdavid Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Shvend, Yeah, I wouldn't buy one new unless I had a golden location. We had them in some Perkins restaurants a few years ago and they were grossing over $300 a month until the district mgr kicked us out. I have them in some batting cages and they gross around $100 a month in the upseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I have been running interactive vendors for 15 years and i have over 100 of them on my route. (i make my own type). i run 90% with good mix of 27mm balls. they have a many good reson to be in the mix of every bulk vendor equipment selection. 1:they are steady money earners 2:truble free 3:good door openers with new locations. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Is that a pic of the machine you make Simon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 shvend yes the picture of the interactive vendor is the one that i make. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 That is good looking stuff Simon, did you make the plans yourself or did you find them somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 LUKE IT IS MY DESIGN TOP TO BOTTOM. SIMON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 That is a great design Simon cool lookin machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdavid Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 We have one of your machines, Simon. It's a good earner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 pdavid thank you Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Hey Simon, I just checked out your website. Very Nice!! Good stuff! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvend1@yahoo.com Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 thank you david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Simon do you sell your machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi Simon send one to me here in Australia lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurtsman Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Simon send one to me here in Australia lol. That's alot of Uturns in your sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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