T BIRD Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Let's not forget those cardboard slugs there either!How could I forget............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I called marjorie today.says I should have new locations next week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larman Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Antoniocinis.. I got the same reply from Marjorie. Unfortunately all we can do is be patient. Thankfully they are a good company and will not just leave you hanging. I have tried another company and seem to be getting a bit of a runaround. I will post at the appropiate time about that experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larman Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Midwest has delivered! There is an old saying "all good things come to those who wait". Midwest came through with 3 really good locations. Way to go midwest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreeterww Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Awesome Larry, were they bulk or full line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larman Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreeterww Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks Larry, good to hear positive news about Midwest. We have just requested a contract from Midwest for full line locations. We might do it now or after the holidays. We told Marjorie that we found midwest through vendiscuss. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_r_vending Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I have delt with many locators, kickstart and alot of others, found Midwest to be by far the best, got my top 4 locations through them, each doing over $50 a month. Like the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Midwest Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 I am glad for you Larry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMEnterpr Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Hello all, Like many of you, I have had positive experiences with Midwest. However, the last order that I placed with them for a single placement has taken over a month. I spoke with Marjorie a few times during the month and they are simply swamped with orders. Consequently, don't expect a quick turn around from them for the next few weeks. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 They actually called me yesterday to check on my location they got me 3 months ago. I was about to check that location anyway. I returned their call and gave them the three month take and they offered to get me a new location. They stated it was busy and locating was hard right now so they will get it replaced in January. They are still trying to get me one DI placed for over a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Hello all, Like many of you, I have had positive experiences with Midwest. However, the last order that I placed with them for a single placement has taken over a month. I spoke with Marjorie a few times during the month and they are simply swamped with orders. Consequently, don't expect a quick turn around from them for the next few weeks. Brian MidWest is not the first locating company to feel the overwhelming effects of advertising in our community. If you recall, Ethical went through the same issues after advertising with us. They simply are un-prepared for the surge in orders from our great members! Together as one, we have a voice. If we can affect a company in such a way simply by accident, just think of what we can accomplish if we really wanted to be heard in this industry. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Son Vending Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 To all A Happy Holiday... As for Mid West..They did wonderful on my first order with them of 5 machines...I them place an order with them for 15 machines..they place about half... Since then It has been very slow...in thier defense..I had to change my charity and that took some time...BUT they said that they had done some calling around my area and were not having any luck...At this time I am sitting on 7 machines that need placement...a couple that will need re-placement...plus some others that I have not given out for placement... I am getting a little frustrated with this...I do not have the time right now to place these myself....Northwest comes with a great reputation AND they are very good on the phone...BUT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 To all A Happy Holiday... As for Mid West..They did wonderful on my first order with them of 5 machines...I them place an order with them for 15 machines..they place about half... Since then It has been very slow...in thier defense..I had to change my charity and that took some time...BUT they said that they had done some calling around my area and were not having any luck...At this time I am sitting on 7 machines that need placement...a couple that will need re-placement...plus some others that I have not given out for placement... I am getting a little frustrated with this...I do not have the time right now to place these myself....Northwest comes with a great reputation AND they are very good on the phone...BUT... Who is Northwest Jay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I am currently trying to give Midwest the benefit of the doubt but I have been on hold on some relocates for months. The previous set of relocates took several weeks also. I haven't been able to get any really good locations through them (except 1 which changed their mind after a few months.) I really like the way they schedule the drop off for you but they have been HORRIBLE when it comes to relocates. I am going to state that I don't want to say that they are a bad locator. I know they have been great for many people here but I have literally waited for months for several relocates. I have kept a few of the locations they got me but none of them except one met their guarantee (that one I lost because they remodeled and didn't want the machine there anymore.) I don't mind that so much but I haven't gotten the relocates and some of the relocates I have gotten needed to be relocated again. That is fine that comes with the territory but I have been hanging here for months and I keep hearing that I will have my locations "next week" I don't need anyone to defend them to me. I get it. I understand how it works. I am just relaying my experience as of now. I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt but this is getting ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 The wait and relocate circle is fustrating at best. My relocate from December never placed due to an abundance of machines at the location. My DI needed to be relocated after doing $4 the first month. They got me both of them relocated a couple of weeks ago. I thought the DI going into a Toyota dealership with no other candy machines would do good. Well after the first week it did $2 I will give it another month but I think it will need to be relocated again. The other was a triple and it got relocated into a masonry construction office in the hallway. Not the best place for it because visitors can't get to it from the lobby. So I figured this place will bomb and need to relocate. After the first week it did $12. Let's see how they do after a full month this time when I service the route again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I am waiting on 10 doubles, 10 Shootin' Hoops, 3 triples, and 3 racks from Midwest. Spring is here ( almost ) and I have a feeling things will get better and easier for Midwest to find locations for me and others. I know they are looking to hire additional locators as well which should help. ( hopefully ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 That's a pretty tall order there T Bird. Ya trying to clog up the system or someting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 That's a pretty tall order there T Bird. Ya trying to clog up the system or someting. The system was already clogged. I have been waiting since October 2008 for a location from MidWest. :shock: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Wow Johnny you have been waiting since the first week of January right?Yes Kelly........since the 6th of January. The same kind of thing happened last year in the dead of winter. And then when spring hit? T Bird Vending went crazy in a good way with Midwest's help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nam Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey T Bird, Did Midwest locate several of your Shootin Hoops machines and how are they doing? Are they located on charity or commission? Does Midwest do both? nam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey T Bird, Did Midwest locate several of your Shootin Hoops machines and how are they doing? Are they located on charity or commission? Does Midwest do both? nam I am still waiting for locations nam. They do both commission or charity. I told Midwest to do commission if it makes placing them easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGERS VENDING Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 now i'm in a bind... no good locators out here to use? midwest seems to have LOST it completely... I had planned to give them ALL my business... and it would have been a pretty large order... I guess I will be locating my own machines. That's not exactly what I had planned in the early stages. What a bummer. Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGERS VENDING Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 No, they seem to be getting better reviews now... but there past is sketchy... Can they locate 30 machines with success? Would you recommend them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman007 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Jesse, We would be happy to do 30 locations for you. I can assure you I am always here to communicate with you through good and bad. It's when everyone else is pulling out, scared, that the true entrepreneur steps in and makes his fortune. Have a great one! Regards, Rob http://www.kickstartlocations.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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