quotealex Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm debating whether to purchase Beaver cashdrawers for my RB machines or not. I cant find any used ones on Craiglists nor Ebay and at $50+ each new directly from Beaver, it is kinda expensive! Is it really worthed to fork ou $50 for a cashdrawer when the whole machine with the coin mechanism (but without the cashdrawer) sell for $50 or less? Also, doesn't make it easier for people to be tempted to steal since the have easier access to the cash with a cashdrawer installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Don't buy them. If some one steels your machine they will take it home and break into it cash box lock or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 What have said and also if you have a busy location, you will regret having the cash drawer with piled up quarters in it and the drawer being difficult to open and the quarters spilling everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepavend Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Unfortunately this is a flaw in the design of the Beaver, which is a surprise given its price and quality overall. I guess there is no perfect machine after all. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Falcon Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I had the same problem with the cash draw in a LYPC machine the quarters were geting stuck causing the cash draw to get stuck.A real pain in the golpher if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I got a couple for my trade show biz, but don't use them on locations. They are great for me when I'm at the location and sometimes need to get the change quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivend Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I love the cash drawers..makes the collection process easy and fast..money backing up can be an issue..Since our equipment is all metered we can transer coin into other machines when we need to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quotealex Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 ..money backing up can be an issue..Since our equipment is all metered we can transer coin into other machines when we need to.. I dont't follow! Why not just empty out the coins instead of tranfering some of it into another machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivend Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 we collect on a scheduled basis (usually 1x per month). Some locations require filling every 2 weeks..during the filling we check the cash drawers and move the coin to the Northern Beaver Machines if necessary. Setting up a large route must be done with proper scheduling, therefore, we dont just collect when we feel like it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 we collect on a scheduled basis (usually 1x per month). Some locations require filling every 2 weeks..during the filling we check the cash drawers and move the coin to the Northern Beaver Machines if necessary. Setting up a large route must be done with proper scheduling, therefore, we dont just collect when we feel like it.. This is a really interesting idea. If you have to fill every 2 weeks then why wouldn't you collect every two weeks? This is an interesting idea and I'm having a hard time understanding the logic. I would think that if you need to touch the machine then you'd want to make any collection a part of that process since you're already touching the machines. Can you elaborate on the why? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepavend Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Can you elaborate on the why? Thanks. MrGranger, I do this from time to time as well, with my best locations close to home, and the main explanation is that most times if you collect from the machine the location expects the same commission as last time and you can ruffle their feathers if you don't do so, even when you explain to them it has only been 2 weeks versus 1 month, 1 month vs. 2 months, etc. Collection cycles are one thing that should be kept pretty much consistent. I will say, however, if you are having to fill between collections, you may not have enough equipment in the location and may want to consider upgrading. Maybe a 7-way vs. a 5-way will bridge the gap, add a sticker machine, etc. Other times, there isn't much you can do and you can't get permission to upgrade, and then you have to stick it out with the servicing between collections, I have one location where this is the case, but it is a $300-400 location. But I did finally get permission to add there so hopefully that won't be so much of a headache. In summary, 1. Servicing between collections is a bit of a pain, but can save time when you do collect. 2. Locations don't want drastic changes in their commission payouts. 3. Upgrade as much as you can or need to in order to make the next collection without servicing between collections. 4. Don't be afraid to ask multiple times if they say no initially to upgrading. Do your best to explain you are trying to provide the best service possible, which means more money for them (and you) while cutting down on extra service calls and them calling you to tell you things are empty, which makes nobody money. If all else fails, don't panic, you still have a great location if this is happening to you, if you can add ex-caps to your heads do so, you can nearly always get away with that and they take up little extra space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivend Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 you said it all nepavend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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