I keep coming back to the idea of getting one of those mechanical countertop vending machines for the house. I buy chips and bars and the kids just have no control and eat them all up way too fast. I want to put the goods in a vending machine, so it takes a bit of work to get (talking $0.25). I like those countertop units I see at places.

This isn't necessarily a WTB post. Mainly, where in the hell do you buy something like that? Nothing online for new sales. The only one on FB MP here the person just ghosts and Ebay is local pickup only. Nothing on CL (CL is basically dead here). I would buy a new one, but my Google Fu is really failing for this type of thing. Sam's Club has one for $2K that's electronic. I'm not looking for that.

Where should I go to get something like this?

#2 2 years ago

LTG

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Quoted from RyanStl:
Sam's Club has one for $2K that's electronic. I'm not looking for that.

From a distributor, a good vending machine would be a lot higher than that.

I don't know that counter top ones are made for commercial use anymore.

Restored ones can get pricey.

LTG : )

#3 2 years ago

JDS

JohnnyPinball007

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Quoted from RyanStl:
I buy chips and bars and the kids just have no control and eat them all up way too fast.

Maybe get a very large tool box or something and put a lock on it?

Then just lay out a little at a time for the kids while you are snacking also.

#4 2 years ago

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RyanStl

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Quoted from LTG:
From a distributor, a good vending machine would be a lot higher than that.
I don't know that counter top ones are made for commercial use anymore.
Restored ones can get pricey.
LTG : )

Maybe that's the problem, it's a used market only now. I want the kind that has like 6 rows or so, you put in a quarter, and turn the knob to get your bag of chips. No electricity, jut mechanical.

I get the whole lock it up thing, but that's really annoying and you have to move stuff to the pantry eventually anyway. The vending machine is a lock that takes a little bit of work on the kids part to get the goods.

#5 2 years ago

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chubtoad13

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ebay.com link: NIB Mechanical Tabletop Compact Snack Vending Machine 1 tier 9 item

Is this what you’re looking for?

#6 2 years ago

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RyanStl

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Quoted from chubtoad13:
ebay.com link: NIB Mechanical Tabletop Compact Snack Vending Machine 1 tier 9 item
Is this what you’re looking for?

Yes, didn't realize they weigh a 100 lbs though.

#7 2 years ago

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ForceFlow

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Quoted from RyanStl:
Yes, didn't realize they weigh a 100 lbs though.

Commercial equipment tends to be heavy. It has to withstand wear & abuse.

I'm guessing there's some other dispenser or solution out there. I'm sure other households have had similar issues. Turning to commercial vending equipment doesn't seem like it would be the only solution.

#8 2 years ago

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freeplay3

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You could probably find a full size one that's out dated cheap. Call a few food vending companies in your area.

#9 2 years ago

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RyanStl

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Quoted from ForceFlow:
Commercial equipment tends to be heavy. It has to withstand wear & abuse.
I'm guessing there's some other dispenser or solution out there. I'm sure other households have had similar issues. Turning to commercial vending equipment doesn't seem like it would be the only solution.

Well, we all have commercial coin op toys in our game rooms, so it should make sense that this is what I'm thinking.

Other ideas are welcomed.

Quoted from freeplay3:
You could probably find a full size one that's out dated cheap. Call a few food vending companies in your area.

Yes, there are some on FB MP here for $400, but allas, room is an issue. Just like, pinball.

#10 2 years ago

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uptownsinclair

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You might be better off getting a claw machine so you have to win any treat. I was looking for one a few months back so I could add the toys my kids didn’t pick up. “You want it back, you have to win it.”

#11 2 years ago

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RyanStl

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Quoted from uptownsinclair:
You might be better off getting a claw machine so you have to win any treat. I was looking for one a few months back so I could add the toys my kids didn’t pick up. “You want it back, you have to win it.”

That's funny. Better be good enough to claw the cool ranch instead of the spicy nacho.

#12 2 years ago

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Last one i sold was for $100 used.

#13 2 years ago

LTG

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Quoted from uptownsinclair:
You might be better off getting a claw machine so you have to win any treat. I was looking for one a few months back so I could add the toys my kids didn’t pick up. “You want it back, you have to win it.”

Mix in healthy treats. So the kids don't always get candy.

LTG : )

#14 2 years ago

LYS

alyssa

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My FB marketplace has dozens. As a matter of fact, I saw a warehouse full of them for sale the other day!

Try setting your marketplace to the CT/MA area and see what you find. Here’s one:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/795037734533679/

#15 2 years ago

dmarston

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For pure mechanical vending machines, you could try the ChicagoLand show.
https://www.chicagolandshow.com/
There was a whole wave of 1940s-1960s vending machines that could only handle up to 25c pricing. They became obsolete when no snack was priced that low. The machine may be identified as vending "candy", "snacks", or "pastries" -- i.e., no refrigeration involved. Expect them to weigh over 100 pounds!
.................David Marston

#16 2 years ago

CAT

DCFAN

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Don’t know if this takes quarters:
The price seems too good to be true.

https://www.audryyo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3343&zenid=d37li156pjl72ctbkp30l2j8h7

#17 2 years ago

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RyanStl

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Quoted from alyssa:
My FB marketplace has dozens. As a matter of fact, I saw a warehouse full of them for sale the other day!
Try setting your marketplace to the CT/MA area and see what you find. Here’s one:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/795037734533679/

You know the saying. Wish I was closer.

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