amakieve Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hello Everyone, I am a newbie doing lots of research about how to start, what to buy and what the rules and regulations of bulk vending. For the moment my idea is to buy two separate 'heads' and stands but also a plate for the stand that could put two heads on it. That way I can place the two machines in two different places but I would have the option of putting both of them on one stand if I find one of my locations is significantly more profitable than the other. With these two machines/locations I will get my foot in the door, figure out what products work best and what kind of deals I need to make with the store owners to place my machines. I am a little uncertain how to deal with locating my machines, it seems like some places don't ask for money, some ask for a percentage and some ask for a flat monthly rate. Can you guys tell me how your locations work and how much the charge if they do charge for the location? I was thinking about trying to locate in break rooms in big companies... does anyone have experience with this? I imagine candy and or nuts would be best in these places... since most 'grown ups' don't buy 25¢ toys. Otherwise, I have been seeing on this site that toys and gumballs are better than candy, maybe I should stay away from break rooms and stick to places with children in them? Maybe gumballs would work in a break room environment? Once I start get enough to buy another machine and stand I will do that each time until I have about 5 or 10 and then I will wait to earn enough money to buy multiple machines at a time. Could you guys give me some advice about buying new vs used? I'm afraid I'll get a bad deal if I buy used when I don't know what a fully operational machine should look and act like. Maybe I should start with two new machines and then look into used machines? Thank you for your help! This forum has already helped so much and I only found it two days ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Where abouts in California are you at? I'm living in Houston now, but I'll be coming back to California in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amakieve Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hi Daryl, I will be starting in Placer County and maybe move over to that Sacramento Valley once my fiance joins me in the US. Where abouts are you from in California? It'd be nice to find someone in the biz close by, I haven't found any NorCal vending companies yet... maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. Kelly, What is a C-store? ...sorry if my inexperience is showing, lol. How do I get a hold of Mainor and what kind of machines does he sell? New, used, refurbished? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hi Daryl, I will be starting in Placer County and maybe move over to that Sacramento Valley once my fiance joins me in the US. Where abouts are you from in California? It'd be nice to find someone in the biz close by, I haven't found any NorCal vending companies yet... maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. I was born and raised in San Jose, and moved to Sacramento before my job moved me to Houston. I'll prolly go back to somewhere around the bay area or outlaying areas. Profits is currently living in the Sacramento area, you should ping him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amakieve Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Cool, I will contact him. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amakieve Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks again Kelly, I sent him a message asking about his machines, just waiting for a reply. I saw that he was in Florida though, it might cost me quite a bit to ship them to California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonvendor27 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Quality used machines are the way to go when starting out! From everything I have learned on this site ,if you want to make a living on bulk vending then you should go the commission route and sell toys/gumballs. I also think buying from mainor is a good idea I'm sure he will hook you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amakieve Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Cool, thanks Boston. I will start checking out used machines. I had already gotten the same ideas about toys and gumballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonvendor27 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 No problem. As long as you stay with quality machines like Oak, NW, Beaver and AA brand you should be just fine with used machines. They last forever and the parts are easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amakieve Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Manoir told me that AA and NW use the same parts, is that true for other brands too? That sounds like a really good reason to buy those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Manoir told me that AA and NW use the same parts, is that true for other brands too? That sounds like a really good reason to buy those two. A&A has made copies of both NW and Oak machines. so the parts for the copies are interchangeable, and yes other machines have interchangeable parts but its more complex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amakieve Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Ok, I will look into the interchangeable machines. I like the idea of being able to buy from different companies and not having to have a stock specific to each of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amakieve Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 No I meant buying from AA and NW, but being able to use the parts for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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