SabreHawk Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm new here and to vending. I've been studying and reading all the great advise here (thanks for that!) for a couple weeks now . I'm excited about bulk candy vending and think it is time to take the next step. In fact, I was bidding on a 1800 tonight on Ebay but unfortunately didn't win it. If any of you know of any 1800 or Northwestern triple for sale please let me know. Thanks and hope to see you around here. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hey Dan, Welcome to the forums. This is a great place to talk about the vending business with people that are doing it as we speak. You will soon learn a lot about having a vending business. Feel free to join in and ask any questions you may have. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEen Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hi Dan, Welcome aboard. You're off to a great start by researching first! As Gary said, this is a great place to learn from those in the business. I know you're eager to make your first purchase (been there, done that) but I really think you're much better off finding a deal on Craigslist over eBay. You might have to wait it out a little, but a local CL ad has no shipping costs involved (along with the fact that you can actually look at/test the machine before buying it.) You'll soon realize that shipping costs can really add up in your inventory acquisition. Keeping those costs as low as you can will benefit you greatly regardless whether you choose to remain in the industry (if you continue, you make your equipment costs back faster. If you decide vending isn't for you, you can get most, if not all, of your initial investment back.) Scott Disclaimer: Every machine I own had shipping costs included in the purchase. Still waiting for my first CL purchase (been really close a couple of times but just a little too late.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreHawk Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks for the welcome! I like your idea about finding local machines for sale. I'll be sure to check craigs list on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberframe50 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Dan, I agree with Scott you will get better deals on Craigslist. I have bought 1800's for $60 NIB. Welcome to the finest forum on the web. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudLeiser Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I think a lot of ebay auctions run high to. And you still don't know if anything is really wrong with them. Make sure you test everything on every machine. I bought one that was setup for home use (free vend) I bought another where one of the 3 coin mechs has a hard time turning (new coin mech costs as much as a used machine). I have another that wouldn't twist onto it's pole. (Same as the coin mech machine so I cannabilized both to make 1 useable machine) And all of this was from in person purchases that I just didn't spend enough time testing. (too much time talking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurtsman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 The downside of everyone telling my new competition to use craigslist is we devour all worthy new postings within days. It's becoming the pond that is over-fished. Dan seems nice though. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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