skyviper73 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Just a quick update as to my experience with First Choice. I Contracted for 4 locations. I located one in a coffee shop, one in a large sports bar, one was a NO GO becaue the contact was a waitress, not the owner, the owner said NO WAY, and the forth I'm going to tomorrow is a auto repair shop. Hope all goes well with that location. I emailed FC and let them know about the problem with the 3rd location and expect they will provide another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyviper73 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Update: I got 2 more replacement locations. One was an Army/Navy Recruiting station. Problem there is that they don't want the machine in public view. There are about 15 recruiters working there, but they had me put the machine around a corner in a back hallway. I will see how this works. I'm already thinking that this will be a DUD location. I guess one month will tell. The other location was a hotel, I called the manager about placing the machine and he told me that he told the locater that he wanted to SEE the machine before he decided if he wanted it. He requested EMAIL pictures so I emailed him some machine options, but he has been out of the office for several days now. I hope to have either a machine placed tomorrow, or tell FC that I need another replacement location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frntrange Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Update: The other location was a hotel, I called the manager about placing the machine and he told me that he told the locater that he wanted to SEE the machine before he decided if he wanted it. He requested EMAIL pictures so I emailed him some machine options, but he has been out of the office for several days now. I hope to have either a machine placed tomorrow, or tell FC that I need another replacement location. Do I understand correctly that First Choice didn't communicate to you that the hotel manager wanted to see a picture of the machine before a decision?If so, that's a pretty serious ommission and First Choice should take steps to correct that in the future. And why didn't / couldn't First Choice send the manager the picture anyway? I've heard some great things about First Choice, but this seems like an avoidable misstep. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyviper73 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Nope, FC didn't tell me that the mamager wanted to see a picture first. Also, I see your business card is EXACTLY like mine. That's funny seeing as we are very close to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyviper73 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 OK, last update on FC. The hotel was replaced by a bar. In all, to get 4 locations, FC had to provide me with 7. Three of the locations didn't work out. Also, some of the contact info was incorrect for the locations that were provided. Positives about FC - You don't have to pay until the location is secured. Negatives about FC - I got the feeling from the owners/managers that there had been a pretty "hard sell" on the phone. They seemed like they really didn't want the machines, but were guilted into allowing them. One owner told me that the person who called to place the machine practically begged him to take the machine. He accepted a trivend, but said he told the locator that he didn't have much room. I got there and the place was about the size of a phonebooth! One chair in a cramped office for the customer and a desk that the owner sat at. Myself and the owner both decided that there was no room for ANY vending machine, let alone a trivend! I'm going to try a few other locators and see if my experiences are any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurker Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I was just killin' time reading the threads and wanted to chime in here. First a note: I hurt my back at work, and am down right now, so I am entertaining the idea of a locator. My wife actually places the machines anyway, so I'm shoppin' around. On Jan. 27th Thrasher asked... "How much do they charge for triple vends?" Also on Jan. 27th Gwen replied... "50 for 3 heads if you pay by paypal is 3.4% more..." I don't mean to nit pick, and forgive me if I'm wrong, but it is my understanding they are not allowed to charge more if they accept PayPal. PayPal's user agreement in section 4 RECEIVING MONEY stipulates... ... 4.7 No Surcharges. You agree that you will not impose a surcharge or any other fee for accepting PayPal as a payment method... In addition to this it is also against the law in some states to impose a surcharge on certain types of payment. ie.. Credit Card payments is one type. I'm not saying they're doing this and knowingly breaking the law, and/or violating the PayPal user agreement. I know most people don't realize this stuff and I'm just pointing it out. The only reason I know it is, I was probably one of the first people to sign up with PayPal way back when, so I've been through all the changes and additions. Plus, I sold on eBay from 1998 until just recently when we closed up shop, so we had to be familiar with all their policies to protect ourselves. If they try to impose a 3.4% surcharge for paying with PayPal, I'd e-mail PayPal and have them notify Sonya at First Choice about it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 If they try to impose a 3.4% surcharge for paying with PayPal, I'd e-mail PayPal and have them notify Sonya at First Choice about it. Lurker, While I agree with you on the PayPal policy, (I, like you, go way back with PP) Sonya has always been very honest and forthcoming with everything she does. I'm am certain she is unaware of her infraction. I think the proper course of action would be to first notify her of the rule and give her the opportunity to correct it before notifying PayPal. You and I both know that PP is an "act first, investigate later" entity. I would hate to see her account get suspended for something she was unaware of. (Like what happened to me!) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill I Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Good morning fellow vendors, I just found this site out and have been reading all the posts. I just emailed Sonya about locating my bulk candy machines(15). I will let everyone know how things work out. I am new to this and look forward to learning as much as I can. Good Vending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Welcome Bill! Glad you found us! Make sure you give us your story in the Welcome section. http://www.vendiscuss.com/forums/view_forum.php?id=2 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper1968 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I am new to the site and I think it is great. I have just signed a contract with first choice. I will keep everyone updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahha Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Sonya placed my first machine. At first she got me a Tire Kingdom but then I got there and they said Corporate doesn't allow them. I contacted Sonya as soon as I got home and she found me another location within 24 hours at a Good Year tire store. Totally awesome work. I highly recommend them. And will be working with them alot. I have no intentions of locating my own machines. I have enough stress! The only thing I would like to see is a reduced rate for a single head machine. Oh well! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larman Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I would not recommend 1st choice. They give you the old razzle dazzle, bring this machine here, bring one there with the locations having no recolection of anyone calling them or agreeing to accepting the machine. I am attempting to get a refund will report back if I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurtsman Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hey Lars, how did it work out for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiz Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Any updates? No need to start a new topic if no one has anything new to say...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa vending group Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 sorry steve,but i am was not happy with first choice.i spent more time moving machines out of a loc. to a replacement.i paid for the first group,and because the locations were so bad,and asked for replacements,i guess i was suppose to pay for them while waiting for new locations the card they played was i lost the chance to relocate because i did not pay within the time span.why would i i had really nothing to pay for.also for about 3 weeks first choice went missing no calls went thru,and no return calls sonya knows what i am talking about bottom line i have 7 locations and paid for 8 and they said too bad no no i would not recomend them at all to anyone.Up to this point i have kept this to myself,but the forum should know the good.bad and the ugly with respect to you and the forum ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Tide Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I am trying to use First Choice Locators, but, so far, without success. I cannot even get the lady who answers the phone to send me a contact form. I must say, I'm not impressed. I've written her in email requesting the form, and I've left a voice message. And both of those contact attempts came after I spoke to her on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I am trying to use First Choice Locators, but, so far, without success. I cannot even get the lady who answers the phone to send me a contact form. I must say, I'm not impressed. I've written her in email requesting the form, and I've left a voice message. And both of those contact attempts came after I spoke to her on the phone. What a shame. Sorry to hear that. I don't give any type of business much leeway when it comes to things like this. I always dump them if I can't get good service before the sale. If the business won't give me good service when I'm trying to give them my money, I can be sure they'll treat me even worse once they have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulkvendingwizard Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I have used first choice. I placed an order Jan 2 for 5 locations. Thus far I have received 2/5 locations. I am happy with the two locations that i accepted. They did send me all 5 but i declined 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdendy Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I used First Choice to place my first 3 doubles, from the recommendation of another member on here, I have to say I was impressed. They had all three locations for me the day after I signed the contract. All three seem to be good locations and I had no hassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 sorry steve,but i am was not happy with first choice.i spent more time moving machines out of a loc. to a replacement.i paid for the first group,and because the locations were so bad,and asked for replacements,i guess i was suppose to pay for them while waiting for new locations the card they played was i lost the chance to relocate because i did not pay within the time span.why would i i had really nothing to pay for.also for about 3 weeks first choice went missing no calls went thru,and no return calls sonya knows what i am talking about bottom line i have 7 locations and paid for 8 and they said too bad no no i would not recomend them at all to anyone.Up to this point i have kept this to myself,but the forum should know the good.bad and the ugly with respect to you and the forum ron I am having almost the same issue and excuse from them right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecent@atime Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Communication, and quality of location for FCL leaves allot to be desired the name First Choice Locators needs to be changed to fourth choice locators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc-vending Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I sent them a email - do get thier prices and made sure I told them you sent me Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc-vending Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I sent them a email - do get thier prices and made sure I told them you sent me Steve I havent heard a peep back from them yet - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate9303 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 First Choice got me three good locations very quickly. 2 break rooms (40-50) employees and a Grease Monkey. They've also been pretty quick at answering emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2vend com Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 You cannot beat an endorement like that. However, i am always shocked by the amount of people that do not do there own locating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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