JTheVendor Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Anyone have any advice on approaching stores like Goodwill or salvation army? I would love to put some machines in their locations. What about Mcdonalds Playlands? Think they'd go for a small 4 head rack in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Last time I was in Chicago, I saw racks in a few goodwill stores but haven't seen one anywhere here in Cincy. I tales to a manager about putting machines in once and she gave me the contact info for the person who makes those decisions. I never got around to following up though. McDonalds is going to be a no-go. You may get lucky and find a manager who doesn't know the rules and get a machine in the break room, but it will get kicked in no time. You're best bet is the smaller locally-owned businesses and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTheVendor Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 not even in the playlands? I was thinking of Profits going to RMDH.... Maybe a bounce-a-roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD Snacks Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I tried recently in a store like Goodwill and was told it was against policy..also the goodwills I've seen with machines are strange brand and look like they're owned by Goodwill. Never hurts to try, just my experience so I stopped pitching to themSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's pretty unlikely. I won't say never because like I said, you may come across a naive manager that won't know the policy. They're trying to get the kids in the building with happy meals (and the toys inside them), so you'd be a direct competitor. I know the RMHC is their charity, but they have collection boxes at every register and they collect quite a bit, so there isn't much of a draw there either. I worked there for 13 years, 10 of them as a GM. It's just not something that is likely to be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTheVendor Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 You have great insight! I guess you're right. I forgot they do the whole toy in the happy meal thing. I wonder where they get the toys from, china probably for 2 cents a piece haha. Man it would really be great to get in to Mcdonalds. I wonder why the big guys haven't considered trying them on a national level. They've got more leverage than us little guys. 5 minutes ago, QuikVend said: It's pretty unlikely. I won't say never because like I said, you may come across a naive manager that won't know the policy. They're trying to get the kids in the building with happy meals (and the toys inside them), so you'd be a direct competitor. I know the RMHC is their charity, but they have collection boxes at every register and they collect quite a bit, so there isn't much of a draw there either. I worked there for 13 years, 10 of them as a GM. It's just not something that is likely to be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 McD's has been heavily investing in a better image lately, and corporate office considers them "low rent." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Toys in play-land at McDonald's!!!! Brilliant , I wonder why nobody else has thought of this??? I'm gonna try to get some single head gumballs by each cash register at WalMart too!!! Great idea thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumball prince Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 3 hours ago, BouncyBalls said: Toys in play-land at McDonald's!!!! Brilliant , I wonder why nobody else has thought of this??? I'm gonna try to get some single head gumballs by each cash register at WalMart too!!! Great idea thanks!!! Will you negotiate a commission or will you just "slam" them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Damn, who forgot to lock the door again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Knock knock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumball prince Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Mister balls, Do you slam the machines or offer commission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Just now, Gumball prince said: Mister balls, Do you slam the machines or offer commission? I try to sneak them in under my trench coat, that's why I always slam on rainy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumball prince Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 How do you collect without being seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Believe it or not when you go to collect just act like you own the place and no one will ever question you. I usually wheel my gumballs and cleaning products into store with a shopping cart I can always find in parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumball prince Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Do your mike and Ike's ever get sticky and clump up. I remember seeing an add for an Amish spoon to stir them. Do you know where I can get one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 26 minutes ago, Gumball prince said: Do your mike and Ike's ever get sticky and clump up. I remember seeing an add for an Amish spoon to stir them. Do you know where I can get one ? There is a girl on here that goes by the name "orsd", I think she is the Amish girl that makes and sells them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumball prince Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, BouncyBalls said: There is a girl on here that goes by the name "orsd", I think she is the Amish girl that makes and sells them. I wonder if she wears one of those bonnets and those very utilitarian dresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, Gumball prince said: I wonder if she wears one of those bonnets and those very utilitarian dresses. Last time I saw her she was wearing maturity bibbed overalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumball prince Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 She still has the spoons though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, Gumball prince said: She still has the spoons though? Yes and she also nits clothing for the All American Chicken. I know Havending buys from her on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumball prince Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 That orsd, she is one talented little lady. Perhaps president elect Trump will commission her to knit a new flag, one that can proudly boast of being made in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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