gsnwag Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hi everyone, I am thinking of getting into bulk vending. I am a Stay at home mom that would like to bring in some extra $$$. I thought maybe this would be a way. I stumbled upon this site while trying to do some homework. Looks like I will be here a lot. I have seen the type of machines out there but where in the heck do you find the candy to fill them? Sam's only sell certain candies. Online sites are expensive. So where would I go? Any help much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-man422 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Welcome gsn! I buy my stuff at sams (they are the cheapest you will find). Cosco or BJs are other options. The best thing you can do is read as much as possible and ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Welcome to the group. Most of us buy at least some of our candy at Sam's or other type stores. Sam's can special order in a bunch of differnt varities for you to the store without shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsnwag Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks for the special order tip. I'll try that next time I'm in Sam's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsnwag Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks for replying. I'll keep reading and asking questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 No problem. Look at the box of 850 gumballs on the shelf. On the back and one side there are pictures with product numbers. Write them down and take it to the customer service desk. They can look up the price and order it right there for you. Just be sure and do it before Friday mornings because they send in the PO#'s to have all the orders pulled for Monday from Oak/TJ King. They pick it up there and distribute to all the DC's. So it can take up to two weeks to get the order but you will save all the shipping for being patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsnwag Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hey Beer, Keep the good info coming. I'm keeping a notebook of all the good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Nobody has mentioned Smart and Final. Also check to see if there is a candy supply company in your area. There is a supplier in my area that will even deliver for free with an order of over $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsnwag Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks Sterling. I will check first thing tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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