devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm going tomorrow to check out an AP 7000. What should I look at on the machine, or what tends to go wrong with these? I'm still a relatively new vendor so it would be nice to get a "buyers guide" on snack machines from an experienced vendor. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 What is the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 $800 after a bit of haggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Seems a bit high for a 7000. Is it clean and refurbished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yeah, its clean. I'm not sure about refurbished but I should have mentioned that it also has a location. He claims it makes $150-$350 gross depending on the month and the events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have no way to verify the income, but does it seem fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yea, you left out the important part... AP 7000 are getting aged but still are workhorse machines. I guess you saw where Vendors Exchange even offers complete new doors. They are expensive but available. Just make sure you check everything out from vending all motors, check if it will coin return, accept dollars, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Excellent. Thats what I figured but its nice to get a second viewpoint. I've printed out the manual for it, and i'll jump on it if it checks out. If someone had told me a year ago that I would get this excited over a vending machine... I wouldn't have believed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 On the low end of that number you make your $$ back in less than a year. So IMO, the price is fair. I've looked at the VE doors, unless it is a high volume location, to me the expense doesn't seem worth it. What type of location? Is there a chance to get the drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Its an event center. I'm not sure about drinks, but i'm hoping so. I definitely need to find a good contact for coke 3rd party vending at some point. I have a lawyer in the family so it sure made making a quick contract a lot cheaper and easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Most event centers will have a solid contract with a bottler. The bottlers pay big bucks to these type of places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Most event centers will have a solid contract with a bottler. The bottlers pay big bucks to these type of places. It's a smaller place, buts its definitely something I need to look into. I've been really impressed with this forum so far. I've maybe read 10+ hours of threads, and it seems to be better than any ebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgoldenmba Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Good luck please respond back and let us know how it goes! I have the itch too, I have read until my eyes hurt the past few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 This is quite possibly worst picture ever taken of a vending machine, but I ended up buying it. It all seems to function well, motors work, etc. Looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 It does look nice and clean. At that price I'd go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devin1986 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Bought it today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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