rodney69 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Ok, so I have a location that has tight quarters, and I already have an 8 selection Uturn and a 3 column sticker machine in there side by side. I'ts probably my best location and I want to tidy it up and put a rack in. It will be my first rack using single heads with sticker and so on. I only have 14-15" deep and 24-30" long. I would like to put a 2" capsule with a sticker on top, and single 1" machines on the bottom. I've never used a rack like this so I would like some help figure out if it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (1) 3 column flat on top and (1) 2" vendor on top and (3) 1" and/or candy machines on bottom. This will be a 5-way sized rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Sorry maybe I missed something... Are using the space you are currently using by replacing your existing equipment? Or are you filling in empty space with a rack and leaving the equipment you currently have in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Sorry maybe I missed something... Are using the space you are currently using by replacing your existing equipment? Or are you filling in empty space with a rack and leaving the equipment you currently have in there? I'm wanting to pull the equipment out that's in there because I don't feel that it looks as good with a 8 select next to a sticker machine, both on individual stands, and different colors. I've had this location for over 5 years and no competition, well, there was at first, but they had them remover their machine. Anyways, I want it to look better and more professional, with a rack. I'm concerned about losing revenue when I pull the 8 out and put 3 or 4 single heads in, but according to what I'm hearing, I won't. So I want it to look better, and make it easier to service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Because you want a 3 column and a 2" on top, I don't know that a 5-way will work. You may need a 6-way. But, most 6-way racks will be too big for the space you have at your location. If you purchase a rack stand for this spot, try buying one without side rails...like this one: A rack stand with side rails, like the one pictured below, limits the space on top: You may still not be able to fit what you want on that upper even on a 5-way without side rails. You may wind up having to choose between the following for your upper shelf on a 5-way: a 3 column flat two 2" machines on top one 2" and one 1" on top If limited to these options, I would go with only the 3 column flat. My least favorite option above is the two 2" machines on top. Hopefully, others will chime in with other options or with corrections if I'm mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 A 5 way is a 6 way...just depend on the setup 6 I inch makes a6 way 2 two inch and 3 1 inch makes a 5 way Both can go on the same exact stand In response to sherlock You could do a 2 col sticker 1 two Inch on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 IMHO, if you are just getting started in toys and racks, you should focus on flat tattoos and 1 inch toys. And defer (or even avoid) 2 inch toys for now. So a 4-way rack would support a 2-column sticker machine and 3 one inch toys/gumballs/runts machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Schweddy Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Or you could possible add wings to the rack depending on your space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 The spare side less 6 way in my shop is 22 wife and 19 deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The spare side less 6 way in my shop is 22 wife and 19 deep Can you give us the conversion table to convert " wife" to English measurements....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 The spare side less 6 way in my shop is 22 wife and 19 deep Thank you for taking the time to measure that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherdsflock Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 For the money, I think you should go with a 4 way rack. Put the three column sticker machine on top and two 1" heads on the bottom. This will meet your space requirements and you'll get a quick return on investment since you already own the three column sticker machine. You'll just be paying off the rack stand and the two 1" heads. I run this configuration in two locations and it has been very successful. I have plans to put together a few more racks like this in the future. I have four heads already, I just need a couple of three column flat machines and a couple of 4 way rack stands. I can hardly wait to get two more of these racks placed. My experience has been very spotty with 2" machines. Occasionally I get a location that sells 2" very well and the rest of my 2" locations sell very slowly. You can also occasionally have a killer product that sells like crazy, but that never lasts forever. Usually the good products sell well for a month or two and then drop off. 1" toy heads and flat tattoos are more consistent sellers and tend to generate a lot more of my revenue. Just my 2 cents, hope you have great success with whatever you choose to put in the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 small is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick505 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I have NEW IN BOX small racks available for sale. These are 4 way racks and do not include machines. They are eagle brand and can be configured in the following setups: 1 2" machine on top, 2 1" machines on bottom, 4 1" machines, or a 3 column flat on top and the 2 1" machines on the bottom. I would take 30 per rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'm still trying to decide on 6 way or 4 way, but staying away from the 2" as suggested in here by a few of you. Thank you for everyone's opinion. I will probably do a .50 toy, .25 sticky, gumball and maybe skittles and a 3 column flat. I already have everything but the rack and will be getting that when I can. I'm also going to pick up a couple small racks from Nick so I can get a couple more going as well. I am currently building and refurbing a 3 column flat with 2 Uturns on the front. I'll post pics in the refurb area tonight and add as I go. These I only use when necessary do to the expense of everything and all the product needed! Thank you again for all your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Schweddy Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nick505 do you ship on those racks? What do eagle racks look like are they the ones without side rails? I tried to message you but it says you cant get anymore messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ok, I can't seem to get the pics to show here even with uploading to the forum. They are in the gallery though. I don't think the pics showed up, but these are of the location I want to upgrade. I'm thinking a 3 column and single 1" on top and 3 singles on the bottom. Will it fit on a 6 way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ok, I can't seem to get the pics to show here even with uploading to the forum. They are in the gallery though. I don't think the pics showed up, but these are of the location I want to upgrade. I'm thinking a 3 column and single 1" on top and 3 singles on the bottom. Will it fit on a 6 way? Yes a 6 head rack is wide enough for a 3 column on top and a 1" or a 4 column on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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