candyman007 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'm 95% sure Vendstar is out of business and closing their doors. I've got it from multiple sources now. It will be sad to see one of the long standing juggernauts disappear. Regards, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profits Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Their site is still live, and their 800 number still works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiz Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I was wondering what the second half of that subject line had to do with the first half. Spaif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 It will be sad to see one of the long standing juggernauts disappear. You can't be serious!!! Don't worry, another boiler room operation will take their place. At any point in time, a certain percentage of the population is always looking for an "opportunity" and will (unknowingly) be ripe for exploitation. Jitter Beans anybody? Buzz Bites never die, they just change their name and face. The economic version of predator and prey will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I just spoke with a guy yesterday, who told me he had infor mation on the candy machine business coming to his home, and that they were offerin him 20 machines and locations for $7000. I told him heshould be sure to really research whatever he decides to do. The only sad thin about Vendstar going out of business would be the lack of abundant machines available to resell on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I hear that the environmentalist's are happy... Less non-biodegradable gray plastic materials cluttering up the land fills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Vending Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 There website is still up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I should take a drive by their Deer Park location and see for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrantha Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Vendstars don't die they multiply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Vending Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I just head from some one on ebay that VS had gone out so i called them An Answering machine is all you get.. Can some one tell me where all this information came from? I got 2 truck loads of these machines I got to get placed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendsales1 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 no way they are not closed I know this for a fact they are under staffed and going through somw changes because of the economy thats all, give it 2 weeks they are not gone, the besy company out there! no one did it better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizugori Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 lmfao very interesting... someone created an account basically just to post that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 no way they are not closed I know this for a fact they are under staffed and going through somw changes because of the economy thats all, give it 2 weeks they are not gone, the besy company out there! no one did it better! Good. We need a good cheap supply of these in the used resale market. Can't get used if they don't have anymore suckers to buy new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 no way they are not closed I know this for a fact they are under staffed and going through somw changes because of the economy thats all, give it 2 weeks they are not gone, the besy company out there! no one did it better! vendsales states the company is fine, but then refers to them in the past tense -- "no one did it better!" If Vendstar is fine -- shouldn't it be "No one does it better!"? Freudian slip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profits Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 vendsales states the company is fine, but then refers to them in the past tense -- "no one did it better!" If Vendstar is fine -- shouldn't it be "No one does it better!"? Freudian slip? Might not have been a freudian slip, it may have just been someone trying to be careful with their words. "Going through some changes" I think is key here. That may be an indication of some serious financial problems.s This may be one of their sales people who only knows what management is telling them. "Sorry we had to lay off half the company... we're 'going through some changes'... we'll be fine in 2 weeks." No company wants to admit when they're going down in a ball of flames, until the doors are shuttered. But his words sound pretty suspect to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrantha Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I just called Vendstar 1-800-920-8846. I received the voicemail system. I believe someone usually answers the phone. If Vendstar goes away the who is there to pick on? :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profits Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I just called Vendstar 1-800-920-8846. I received the voicemail system. I believe someone usually answers the phone. If Vendstar goes away the who is there to pick on? :'( This would be the perfect closing credits song for the demise of Vendstar. Sunny Day Sweepin' the clouds away On my way to where the air is sweet Come and play Everything's A-OK Friendly neighbors there That's where we meet Can you tell me how to get How to get to Sesame Street It's a magic carpet ride Every door will open wide To Happy people like you-- Happy people like What a beautiful Sunny Day Sweepin' the clouds away On my way to where the air is sweet Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame street... How to get to Sesame Street How to get to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 no way they are not closed I know this for a fact they are under staffed and going through somw changes because of the economy thats all, give it 2 weeks they are not gone, the besy company out there! no one did it better! Oh God Please!!! No one does it better, huh? I guess you are correct. No one does it better in terms of... - Taking advantage of naive vending noobs with large package deals - Grossly overcharging $300 for an ugly plastic piece of junk - Pushing the noobs down the candy path when gumballs and toys are the real way to go - Gouging for parts and refusing to sell them to non-customers The list goes on and on. But you are correct, no one does it better - case closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 This would be the perfect closing credits song for the demise of Vendstar. Sunny Day Sweepin' the clouds away On my way to where the air is sweet How to get to Sesame Street How to get to... That's much too mellow for me. I prefer a somthing more to the point, like Queen's Another one bites the dust! And don't forget to turn UP the BASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 If Vendstar goes away the who is there to pick on? :'( How about Uturn and those 8-select monstrosities for $600 a pop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinnJinn Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Dunno what the next machine will be to pick on. But I must say, I have seen quite a few vendstars pop up in locations in the last 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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