New vending machines? Most locations have no idea whether a machine is brand new or just refurbished.
The only person who knows and cares whether a machine is brand new of not is the vendor, and the banks loans officer. Obviously, the more you pay for a machine the longer it takes to be profitable. Refurbished machines can offer significant savings. Our philosophy was that we would only buy new machines for proven, established high volume locations. We always put in used machinery to test a locations volume. If the location proved to be very profitable we would consider buying new machines (to keep the location happy) and take the older machines out and find a new location for them.
Most new operators make the mistake of purchasing expensive new machines before they know what the revenue of a location will be. And, if someone tells you they can predict locations revenue, they are lying to you!
Did we buy new vending machines, yes. But it's not a good way to start.
If you would like to learn more about the vending business before you invest your hard earned money in vending machines I suggest you read a FREE report I have written entitled "Vending's Dirty Little Secret". To find out some information most vending machines salespeople don't want you to know click here to get the FREE report!
If you would like to read more about how Patti and I started off completely the wrong way and still built a profitable vending company click here
- Rob Farnham (author of "Small Change, Vending Insider Secrets Revealed")
An actual owner/operator of a full line, full time vending business for many years!
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Readers Comments
Thanks, Rob.
Although I can't claim to not ever
have been conned I usually have a pretty good, though not perfect, "con
filter." Your promotional material and website seemed sincere and
believable.
I very much enjoyed the read...it was quite practical and told me a lot of things I
haven't thought of and confirmed you few that I have.
Best Regards,
Al S
..(email on file)
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Do you know why it is so hard to find REAL information
about the vending industry?
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Today's Vending Business Tip
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Two Birds With One Stone!
Try to find people who can approve multiple locations when trying to place machines. Property management companies might respresent many apartment complexes. Some business owners have multiple locations. With one "yes" you can secure multiple profit centers.
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