STL vending Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Great forum, just got into the business by acquisition and I am looking forward in learning and participating in discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendo Mike Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Welcome... I would suggest you start to reach out to your local vending distributors and start to build those relationships. They are a wealth of knowledge, equipment, parts and service providers in the area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 1:50 PM, Vendo Mike said: Welcome... I would suggest you start to reach out to your local vending distributors and start to build those relationships. They are a wealth of knowledge, equipment, parts and service providers in the area. I agree. Aside from Coke, Pepsi, and the big distributors (depends on your reps though), most distributors seem very open to helping you out. I use one primary distributor for a big portion of snacks/food. I also buy machines from them periodically. The owner there is more than willing to give me advice if I ask for it. All he really wants in return is for me to keep buying from him and I do, even though he may be a few cents more expensive than some competitors. He can help me out of a bind. Another company around here just sells new and refurbished equipment. They are a bit expensive but the main people there have always tried to steer me toward the future. Only the sleeziest of companies would give you really bad advice. Most of them just want you to buy from them and they willingly give you the advice you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL vending Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 Thanks. I have reached out the main distributors, like Pepsi/Frito Lays, and other. After discussion, non can beat Sam's club prices. I am fortunate that the previous owner gave me all her great leads and contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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