I received a call from AllStar today. Wanted to let me know that they opened up a new location in New York and that US orders will now be shipped from there....
Hey Lindel, how's everything with the business? How are you? Good, I hope. I just wanted to drop in & say hello. It's been a while. =) Take care, Steve...
I have 3 Crane/National 145 and 1 146 that I would like to upgrade the Coin Mech and Bill Validator on. Three of the machines have the factory Maka NB-11B-400...
Does anyone know of a service in the Daytona Beach, Florida area or near here that has a good reputation and follows through with locations for machines?...
Hi, I'm new and haven't started my vending business yet...just looking for a local route for the right price. Anyway, for those currently running their ...
Hey all I'm looking for 2 Snack machines I prefer the non electric they dont have to look good just work, I have 2 locations wanting snacks,Anyone have...
I keep reading how state laws are trying to get machines out of the schools. I do not think that removing the machines from the school is the answer as much as...
Hi all, I have an opportunity to jumpstart my snack/soda vending business by purchasing a couple of sites. The owner claims the sites do $1000- $1100 per...
It would be foolish to pursue this opportunity with no records. Other than that, you'll need a certain amount of time to evaluate his veracity by following ...
I would have to say without records this looks pretty iffy to me. Have you asked to see his last 2 years of tax returns? If he balks at that then I would...
I agree with this too Lindel. I am a person who likes to eat as healthy as possible and had alot of trouble getting my own kids to stay away from all the...
Hello I'm about to buy a vending machine to get started with some extra cash flow. Please anyone have any advice for me at all? How much on average would you...
Hi all. I service a line of Espresso/Coffee vending machines that grind whole beans and combine with powders in much the same way as many standard coffee ...
Lindel, I was reading your newsletter this morning. We have 6 high schools so I too am very concerned on this school vending issue. My point has always been...
... buying ... I recommend you proceed with extreme caution. Start small. Don't let greed cause you to start too big because that would be a huge mistake....
I would add that you should spend at least 10 times more time on research/learning than on the time it takes to buy, deliver, install, setup and operate ...
Are there any good websites y'all visit to help troubleshoot problems and solutions (or what parts need to be replaced)? I haven't had any luck finding good...
If you can go out and buy 200 machines and 4 pallets of product, without doing your homework, you got more guts then I do. I bought 55 and all were placed....
See, I just don't get this. Most people fret over paying a few cents more on their gas bill but then go out and drop major loads of cash on biz-ops (mostly ...
With that particular machine you probably would be better off checking with repairmen or businesses that have a website/email address and state the problem. ...
Steve, When you said you paid no commissions, how did you manage that? What gifts did you give to them and what would you say? And do you think it'll work the...
I have a few ways around not paying commissions. First you need to have the mindset that you should not have to pay them. Tell yourself you are worth not ...
You got my vote for Vending President..lol! Excellent and long term thinking posts. I am seeing the same thing in the bulk biz with commissions and payouts...