Tyler Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hello, I'm new to the forum and couldn't find any info on this... Forgive me if it is posted somewhere. I own 10 Antares machines (please spare the hate... I know what they are worth). I am looking to upgrade but for the time being I could use a bit of help. I am in search of labels, or a suitable replacement, for products. I am in search of the price stickers that go on the coin mechanisms. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I think you will save a lot of time by buying a label maker. They cost anywhere from $20-$60 for basic models. That takes care of pricing on just about anything such as your anteres machines or even full size machines. You can get them at any office supply store or places like walmart. Amazon has them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Welcome to the forum, Tyler. It's obvious that you have read a lot of the posts here so you know how we feel about the Antares products. I'm glad you're having success with them and, even more so, that you're wanting to move into real vending machines. After just a Google search here's what I found: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antares-Combo-Snack-vending-price-labels-stickers-/190350386629 http://stores.ebay.com/sportyfunvending/Vending-Price-Stickers-/_i.html?_fsub=19968088 If you can give me the size of your soda flavor strips I can tell you if regular flavor strips will work. I stock normal soda flavor strips at less than fleabay prices. I have never seen any source for candy or snack labels. I believe most people resort to scanning and printing or using Photoshop to make those labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 AngryChris, Thanks for the idea. I bought a Brother label maker for about $20. AZVendor, I got a great deal on the Antares machines. Honestly, I did minimal research and jumped into it. I will have made my money back within 9 months BUT I would not recommend anyone buy these machines. They are cheap, plastic, accessorized refrigerators. I am making it worth it... Once I am in a good position I am going to sell them but keep the locations. As far as the labels go, I think I am going to print them all. I'm a fan of uniformity. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 AngryChris, Thanks for the idea. I bought a Brother label maker for about $20. AZVendor, I got a great deal on the Antares machines. Honestly, I did minimal research and jumped into it. I will have made my money back within 9 months BUT I would not recommend anyone buy these machines. They are cheap, plastic, accessorized refrigerators. I am making it worth it... Once I am in a good position I am going to sell them but keep the locations. As far as the labels go, I think I am going to print them all. I'm a fan of uniformity. Thanks again. I you believe that you have locations that would warrant larger equipment, don't wait to swap out the Antares machines - it's not worth the lost sales. I'm happy to say that I've never owned an Antares machine but it's my understanding that when the compressor goes, it's game over. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to have one machine for parts to keep the others going until you can illuminate them from your route completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfdogs Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I you believe that you have locations that would warrant larger equipment, don't wait to swap out the Antares machines - it's not worth the lost sales. I'm happy to say that I've never owned an Antares machine but it's my understanding that when the compressor goes, it's game over. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to have one machine for parts to keep the others going until you can illuminate them from your route completely. There are no lights on an Anteres machine Moondog;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 There are no lights on an Anteres machine Moondog;-) LOL. Out smart-a$$ed the smart-a$$!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris1953 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank god for all those red lines under the words I type. English was my worst subject. Thank god for De Etta she was the only thing that kept me awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 well, you get what you pay for. be happy you didn't pay 8 grand for new ones. and since their are basicly no parts for them, hope you got a lot of them. write down their model numbers so you can keep a eye out for parts units. mostly switches and boards. some motors maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 There are no boards switches or motors They mechanical carp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 ah, well they were not the ones I was thinking of. still they will need a lot for parts even more so, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 There are no lights on an Anteres machine Moondog;-) I said ILLIMINATE - not illuminate. The best way to illuminate them is with a propane torch. .......................another gradiate of the Evelyn Woodhead Sped Reddin' Course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I love a reference to old Cheech and Chong albums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfdogs Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 This entire thread should be ELIMINATED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchligVend Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I wish someone would take the one antares I have in my warehouse I thought I would be nice and haul it away from an account that I now service and now its been stuck in the corner for the past year and nobody will take it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Get a scrap airbag and blow it sky hi Or tannerite work fine also, if you have hi velocity rifles and a ranch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchligVend Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Get a scrap airbag and blow it sky hi Or tannerite work fine also, if you have hi velocity rifles and a ranch I have a few pounds of tannerite, hi velocity rifles and Miles of Desert around me ,, I wonder how much Tannerite I should use? Videos will follow in a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 1/4 lb would probably destroy the flimsy pos How about 5 lbs Send that sh*t skyyyyyy hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 1/4 lb would probably destroy the flimsy pos How about 5 lbs Send that sh*t skyyyyyy hi It's a tradition to sacrifice these POS's to the God of all Compressors on Halloween night - this ensures that you'll have no compressor breakdowns for the following year and so far It's worked like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojorhino Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 At first I thought it was just a typo or just the phone auto correcting, I you believe that you have locations that would warrant larger equipment, don't wait to swap out the Antares machines - it's not worth the lost sales. I'm happy to say that I've never owned an Antares machine but it's my understanding that when the compressor goes, it's game over. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to have one machine for parts to keep the others going until you can illuminate them from your route completely. I said ILLIMINATE - not illuminate. The best way to illuminate them is with a propane torch. .......................another gradiate of the Evelyn Woodhead Sped Reddin' Course but after the 2nd time I just had to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 or wait until it's robbed by someone with a exacto knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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