anti-cubiclite Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I just bought my first 6 used machines. I am ready to hit the pavement to get them placed but I realized that I these things are set to the highest flow settings. I did not get a manual with them and I am trying to choke off the flow a bit. I think I have it figured out. Can someone that uses 1-800 machines share with me their rule of thumb on the settings for different candies. Obviously, everyone can do it differently depending on their financial goals and whatnot. But I want to just get these machines out there ASAP and I'll re-adjust later. I'm using M&M Peanut, Skittles, Boston Baked Beans, Mike & Ikes, Reese's Pieces. Thanks. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurtsman Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 In most locations BBB won't sell regardless of how many I vend. My skittle/RP amounts are related to the location and my competition. If someone right next to me has a wide open vend, mine goes even farther open. I have a break room where I'm doing 19 skittles. Unless you're battling someone for the location, It's advisable to not go to 19 skittles, it's simply too much. RP I find 18-21 is a good range. M&Mp are a difficult one. The price constantly fluctuates. Some people have been very successful selling only 5 per vend. I had one location that did great with that, but I think it was because the machine was featured so well. After it went to the break room I do not expect that to continue. My biggest MMP location does 10 per vend. The profit is not very good, but it was the second machine I ever put in so I keep it out there vending large handfuls of MMP because it still makes a small profit, and it makes me feel good, having been special in that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 There is a vend setting chart for the 1-800's posted here somewhere. Have you performed a forum search? I don't have any 1-800's but the chart has been useful for others. Can someone post a link if they come across it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Steve, I think you may be referring to the chart I posted several months back. It listed how much of each candy vends per 1 oz 1/2 oz and 1/3 oz. Several different candies. I did some searching around but couldn't find the link. If I have time (between my route, my new job, 5 kids, my to do list and all that stuff I'll see if I can re post it.) I have the chart on file, I may be able to email it to you....... I'll see what I can do. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Product # / 1/2 oz. # / 1/3 oz # / 1/4 oz. Plain M&Ms 17 11 9 Peanut M&Ms 6 4 3 Reese's Pieces 17 11 9 Skittles 14 9 7 Hot Tamales 7 5 4 Mike & Ikes 7 5 4 Runts 12 8 6 Good & Plenty's 15 10 8 Mint Pearls 8 5 4 Dry Roasted Peanuts (halves) 35 23 18 Is this what you are referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anti-cubiclite Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks David. That's a great reference. I'll keep that one handy. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooldini Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I adjusted mine to what I thought was wide open and still you only get 6 peanut M&M's that must be the most you can get or did I do something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nam Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 tooldini, Considering the price of PM&M's, 6 is a good number. I have different machines but try to keep vending around 6 myself. nam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavity Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 You can take out the "metal wing" with the three screws, bend the wings in, or try using the gumball wheel. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooldini Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 thanks cavity I actually purchased a normal sized bag of PM&M's and counted 23 candies. at 50 cents that is cheap(Walmart) normally in the machines around here you pay 1.00 for a bag. So at that price .25 is OK for 6 PMM's. Maybe I am putting to much thought into it but I was royally pissed when I got 5 skittles out of a machine once I want the right amount to still make money and keep most people happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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