RikaKazak Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I serviced my candy/amusement route today and while on one of the stops, an employee came up to me and asked if I had any soda machines I could place at the location. It's a rental business where people can rent all sorts of things, from trucks to augers to chainsaws to just about anything you can think of that relates to tools. My problem, I've never done soda before...know next to nothing about it...but I have serviced a full line route before (only 1 day of it, lol) but I really enjoyed it and would love to do full line. What machine would be a good brand/machine to use for my first? And I'm guessing buying used is better then new (learned that from candy) is that true in full line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Get yourself a used Dixie Narco 501 T or E model which will give you 3 can deep capacity. It doesn't have to be multiprice as all you should worry about is selling cans only so as to eliminate product jams and short shelf life product. Used soda machines should be easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I serviced my candy/amusement route today and while on one of the stops, an employee came up to me and asked if I had any soda machines I could place at the location. It's a rental business where people can rent all sorts of things, from trucks to augers to chainsaws to just about anything you can think of that relates to tools. My problem, I've never done soda before...know next to nothing about it...but I have serviced a full line route before (only 1 day of it, lol) but I really enjoyed it and would love to do full line. What machine would be a good brand/machine to use for my first? And I'm guessing buying used is better then new (learned that from candy) is that true in full line? See what's available in your area and list them for us - I hate to recommend something you can't get, Soda machines are a no brainer and this might be a nice location if they'll give a space where the customers can get to it. I prefer the shimless Royal machines myself but it's unlikely you'll find one. Get the largest one that will fit so you won't need to fill it so often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 What machine would be a good brand/machine to use for my first? And I'm guessing buying used is better then new (learned that from candy) is that true in full line? even more true just get a used single price dixie narco 440 or 368 or a vendo 407 or similar from crailgslist (about 400$) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Just remember not to get to tall of a machine, try to stay with a 72" tall machine. For the simple reason of doors going into building can be short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 A good mover can get a tall machine in any door - Mike just has to move his own machines cause he's the only Cajun left who doesn't have his own TV show yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 A good mover can get a tall machine in any door - Mike just has to move his own machines cause he's the only Cajun left who doesn't have his own TV show yet LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostridergt Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I agree with the Dixie Narco. I had one of these bad boys at a diesel repair shop and even at .60 cans it produced more each week than half of my bulk route granted this was 5 years ago so ymmv. The one thing I will say about a DN especially if it's older is be wary of the cooling deck frosting over...such a pain. Try to leave some air space behind the machine and don't but it right up against a wall. Good luck to you, its addictive seeing coins AND bills haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris1953 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 A good mover can get a tall machine in any door - Mike just has to move his own machines cause he's the only Cajun left who doesn't have his own TV show yet I am a good mover and I won't move them inside unless I have to. Doors are never 80 inches and if you can't lay it back in a hallway it isn't going in. It never fails with the trim and the lip at the bottom that 79" machine has to be laid back. Don't like them don't want to be around them. Vendors always want to leave pop in them and that makes it even harder. But for the right money I'll do it! I have a D/N 600 S11 just waiting for an outside location to be ready.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 A good mover can get a tall machine in any door - Mike just has to move his own machines cause he's the only Cajun left who doesn't have his own TV show yet Will be in LA shooting my series (moonbean) Vending on the Bayou! Just call me Cajun Super Star! I need the name of your vending business, so I can throw some promotions your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Will be in LA shooting my series (moonbean) Vending on the Bayou! Just call me Cajun Super Star! I need the name of your vending business, so I can throw some promotions your way! Is that the one where in episode 1, "Foggy Butt" Dupuy spends half the show trying to coax "moonpie" the possum out of a Vendo chiller cause it's the only cool place in the whole parish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Is that the one where in episode 1, "Foggy Butt" Dupuy spends half the show trying to coax "moonpie" the possum out of a Vendo chiller cause it's the only cool place in the whole parish? Now you got the woman upset talking about her "moonpie"! She will be there between August 23 and 28, so I would find a hole to hide in! She is a tough cookie! I only hope she don't find you! No, I'm staying here in LA. Somebody gotta feed the wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Found a Dixie-Narco Model DNCB 168M/99-6 PE2370 for sale. Is that a good starting out machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 That's a 5 selection machine and is pretty small. If you place it and the location does much business you may have to over service it to make much money. Keep an eye out for at lease a DN368 or at least a DN276. You'll have more selections and more capacity if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Now you got the woman upset talking about her "moonpie"! She will be there between August 23 and 28, so I would find a hole to hide in! She is a tough cookie! I only hope she don't find you! No, I'm staying here in LA. Somebody gotta feed the wildlife. I thought you were the wild life Found a Dixie-Narco Model DNCB 168M/99-6 PE2370 for sale. Is that a good starting out machine? Get a bigger one if possible, that one only holds 168 cans which won't make it in a decent location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 The location is about 6 min drive from my house...so I guess I could service it more often if I had to? I have to do weekly services for cotton candy machines, so throwing in a quick stop isn't hard at all. (have to clean the cotton candy machines weekly...they get MESSY! lol) I REALLY appreciate all the input guys. The person is asking for $250 and is firm on that price (the guy that he got the machine from owed him $250 but couldn't pay so he got this machine instead...the guy worked for pepsi for 20 years according to the person I'm talking to). Does that sound reasonable? And I'm assuming it does cans because that's what I've been told is best to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 $250 is too much unless it has a bill accceptor already installed. If it doesn't have a validator then there may not be any room on the door for one and you don't want a coins-only machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Is that the one where in episode 1, "Foggy Butt" Dupuy spends half the show trying to coax "moonpie" the possum out of a Vendo chiller cause it's the only cool place in the whole parish? Hey moonbeam clear your PM inbox, it is full and over flowing! Can't pm you if it is full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchligVend Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Found a Dixie-Narco Model DNCB 168M/99-6 PE2370 for sale. Is that a good starting out machine? Don't use this machine as your first machine. I have one sitting in my Man Cave on free vend filled with beer its perfect for that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hey moonbeam clear your PM inbox, it is full and over flowing! Can't pm you if it is full! That's why I keep it full Cajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Found another used machine. Dixie narco. Guy doesn't know the model number but it's an 8 selection machine. Has a dollar bill acceptor (mars). Everything works great and a newish compressor. He's asking for $350...sound good? (all electronics on it work, he said everything works great) If I go see it in person, what should I look for to make sure it's a decent deal/worth getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Bring some $ bill with you, change for coin mech, quarters,nickles,dimes, have him plug machine before you show up just make sure it is cooling down, thermometer to check how cool it gets inside. Also check lights, make sure there is a tag on left side of door stating size of machine. Overall condition of machine, does it shine or is it dull from being outside in broad daylight. Look inside machine behind chute, make sure it is not all rusty, causing problems later, also check gaskets around inner door for tears, or possible leaks. A DN 368 is 72" tall, while a 440 is 79" tall. cajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 You need to post photos of the machine for us to really know if it's a good one. For example, a Mars validator can be an obsolete VFM validator that will need to be updated. So post some photos and we'll know how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 also make sure they are not selling you a bottlers machine. or one day it will be gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikaKazak Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Such good advice! Thanks so much guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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