wallstreeterww Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hey guys, what kind of large vending snack machine would you guys recommend as a workhorse? I know as far as large soda machines ive been very happy with dixie narco. Those things keep going and going, but as for snack machines I havent been able to find one that can go months on in without something going wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summit Vending Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Wallstreeterww, I have AP Studio 2 machines with Golden Eye and have had no issues. Brian Summit Vending LLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technivend Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Equipment has changed tremendously in the past years. In order to be able to recommend anything it would really depend on what vintage equipment you are looking for. If you are looking at new, all machines have their pluses and minuses. It is like the differences between Ford/Chevy/Dodge (maybe not a good comparison right now ) If you are looking for older machines, it would really depend on the vintage of the equipment. My recoomendations usually start with finding someone local that will be able to support you when you need the help. The key is to learn your equipment to the point that you are comfortable working on it and you know its nuances. What type of machines do you have now that seem to be unreliable? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreeterww Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hey guys thanks for all the great info. As far as the brand name i dont remember. I will chdck that out when i go on my route on monday. Brian is the Ap studio like the ivend? Is the golden eye like some kind of sensor that automatically vends again if the product doesnt drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technivend Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Most, if not all, new manufacturers of snack offer a guaranteed delivery system. AMS-Sensit AP-Golden Eye Crane/GPL-Posivend Crane/NV-Surevend USI-Ivend They all do basically the same thing but use different names for trademark reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summit Vending Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hey guys thanks for all the great info. As far as the brand name i dont remember. I will chdck that out when i go on my route on monday. Brian is the Ap studio like the ivend? Is the golden eye like some kind of sensor that automatically vends again if the product doesnt drop? Yes, and I will never buy a machine without this tech (Golden Eye). I will stick with AP Studio series and the Royal 650 live displays as my line of equipment for vending products. I have had great success with these two machine brands so far with no issues to speak of. Also it will be easier to take care of my fleet (repairs..etc..) as I expand, as I will only use these two brands Royal & AP. Hope this helps best of luck to you. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreeterww Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks again Brian , i will definately look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I agree with Brian. I use AP for my snack machines. They have been super so far. I have been using the Vendo 721 live displays for my drink machines. Also no problems. If you can find yourself used machines to start out with it would be beneficial to your bottom line. Just make sure that you use a company that specializes in refurbs. I wouldn't buy one from ebay or craigs list. Just too chancy in my opinion. Zeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreeterww Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks again Zeke, now i must really look into the AP snack machines. As far as the soda machines i have been using dixie narco and they have been workhorses for me. No problems there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry502 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have in my limited experience I have been very impressed with AP SNACKSHOP machines. I have an LCM 3 and a LCM4 combo - great machines IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreeterww Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I will look into the ap snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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