musser Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hmmm, are we being Uturn Trolled again? U turn: the path to poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 As long as they exist on this planet we will continue to have questions about them. It's just part of the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstanotherperson Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 wonder if they could be used to make fish tanks? like for betta fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I am wondering the same thing musser, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 In before jimoutside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 As long as they exist on this planet we will continue to have questions about them. It's just part of the forum. Not if we truly search and read!! LOL! This machine has more about how to repair or fix than any other machine from what I've seen. I have some, but only as they are replaced. Now it looks like they're selling them on Amazon? Not sure yet though. It's funny to me that the experience that I've had with them and been blatant about them, that people don't read it. Oh well! Always good for a laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimoutside Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 In before jimoutside Yep, you beat me! Good speedy move there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstop Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think they got someone in my area, Ive seen a couple pop up in my locations. Big 8 head terminator with all 8 canisters filled to the brim, must be well over $100 in candy including cashews all at .25 this in a small hair dresser school that is mediocre at best for my triple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think they got someone in my area, Ive seen a couple pop up in my locations. Big 8 head terminator with all 8 canisters filled to the brim, must be well over $100 in candy including cashews all at .25 this in a small hair dresser school that is mediocre at best for my triple. Give it 9 months! All of it will be bad and they'll be kicked out! Or if they're smart they'll figure it out in 2-3 months and move it. It sucks seeing all of the people getting taken advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Or maybe they will simply abandon the machine. Have seen many orphaned 8-selects over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yep, you beat me! Good speedy move there. Just having a bit of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowcountry Dan Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I think they got someone in my area, Ive seen a couple pop up in my locations. Big 8 head terminator with all 8 canisters filled to the brim, must be well over $100 in candy including cashews all at .25 this in a small hair dresser school that is mediocre at best for my triple. I see some at my stops. I always wondered how they could even find 8 products to use. They end up putting expensive things like trail mix and cashews in them. The 4 way machines don't seem bad, but the 8 way just don't make any sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I've never heard of anyone who's had a great experience with U-Turn equipment. The best stories I ever heard were when someone would inherit a U-Turn or two and they'd make a little money before they had to have all their parts replaced- which really says something about the machines. I'm still of the mindset that there's a place in the industry for every machine, but why oh why would you get a U-Turn when you can get a used Vendesign for a fraction of the price that will work, in my opinion at least, far better? If you've gotta have 4 canisters on one carousel, at least get the one that won't fall apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimoutside Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 So Vendesign work pretty good? The few I've seen it looks like, if they've been around very long, their globes get that dingy look to them that won't wash off? But maybe there's something you can do about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Start your business with single head gum machines made by oak, northwestern or A&A, why? They will be the easiest to place and merchandise and the easiest to sell if you decide in the future you don't like bulk vending. If you find that gum does not sell at a location the machines mentioned above are easily converted to candy or toys. I know that there are lots of people that will disagree with this but routes of single head gum machines have made the most millionaires in this business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob258 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I've been vending for three years now. I have thirty U-Turnd and ten NW Super 60's. I just don't know what's up with all of you U-Turn haters. I really do love the U-Turns. I've had a lot of success with them. Have all of you owned U-Turns or are you all just going by what you hear? If anyone has any U-Turns that you don't want, give them to me. Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I've been vending for three years now. I have thirty U-Turnd and ten NW Super 60's. I just don't know what's up with all of you U-Turn haters. I really do love the U-Turns. I've had a lot of success with them. Have all of you owned U-Turns or are you all just going by what you hear? If anyone has any U-Turns that you don't want, give them to me. Have a great day! I've had Uturn's on route for over 13 years. The problem is they don't hold up. Doors break, Coin mechs don't hold up, and are cheated the most in restaurants. I have a location that does 120-220 a month, every service I replace a coin much and min 2 doors. I have a rack in a restaurant that does about the same amount of turns on the mech's in a tougher location, and not one problem 12 months since it was put in. Big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I've been vending for three years now. I have thirty U-Turnd and ten NW Super 60's. I just don't know what's up with all of you U-Turn haters. I really do love the U-Turns. I've had a lot of success with them. Have all of you owned U-Turns or are you all just going by what you hear? If anyone has any U-Turns that you don't want, give them to me. Have a great day! There's nothing quite like going to service and realizing that the new mechs that were bought weeks before are already hopelessly jammed. The money you have to pump into a U-Turn to keep it alive and operational is grossly out of proportion with the amount of money it can make, especially considering that more conventional equipment can sell the same volume in the same spot without needing 45 minutes of cleanup and repairs, and $75 worth of fresh parts. Keep in mind, a NEW Oak Vista is $50-ish with shipping. A NEW NW 60 is $70-ish with shipping. In an industry where literally every cent counts for something, the idea of maintaining a U-Turn fleet is, in a word, crazy. I am glad they've worked out well for you sir, as you are definitely the exception to the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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