"What type of drink vending machines can I purchase?"
There are a large variety of different types of drink vending machines that can be purchased today. Some drink vending machines are designed to dispense standard aluminum cans, while other types are designed for plastic 20 ounce bottles. It is also possible to purchase drink vending machines that dispense hot beverages such as coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
Drink vending machines can be used to sell any type of popular drinks or liquids -- cans of soda, iced tea, bottled water, fruit juice, even cold flavored coffee products such as frappachinos.
"What is the capacity of a typical drink vending machine?"
A typical drink vending machine may hold anywhere from a few dozen bottles or cans (lower priced, smaller or countertop models) to hundreds of items. The capacity will depend on two things: The overall size of the drink vending machine unit, as well as the size of the bottle or can you want to stock (8 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz).
By the way, the capacity of your drink vending machine effects your profitability. A higher-capacity machine means that a higher dollar value of products will be sold before it needs to be restocked -- and fewer restocking trips mean a more cost-effective operation for you.
"Why is the cost of drink vending machines so high?"
There are several reasons why drink vending machines are priced high. One reason is that these machines must be built to last many years. Drink vending machines must also be able to operate in extreme environments outdoors. They must be built to resist rust, corrosion, and vandalism. And no one wants to purchase a drink vending machine that requires constant repair or maintenance. All of this means that a drink vending machine must be manufactured with high-quality materials which will work flawlessly over extended periods of time. Cheaper machines will simply not last as long, or function as well.
Another reason why the cost of drink vending machines is so high is because they must incorporate complex technologies into their design. For example, a drink vending machine will need to be equipped with coin collection boxes, dollar bill scanners, slug detectors and the like. The delivery mechanism of these units are also complex, designed to securely hold the cans/bottles and reliably deliver them to the customer without jamming or damaging the items. This complex technology and mechanisms account for a great deal of the purchase price of the unit.
"If I cannot afford the high purchase price of drink vending machines, do I have other options?"
If you cannot afford the high purchase price of drink vending machines you have several options. One of those is to purchase machines that are used. Purchasing refurbished drink vending machines can be a cost-effective way for someone to enter the business at the ground level, but you must be careful to purchase a refurbished drink vending machine from a reliable dealer so that you do not end up owning a unit that constantly malfunctions.
Another option which is offered by some dealers is financing. The manufacturer can help you make arrangements to finance the purchase of brand-new drink vending machines. The payments on these loans can be made out of the proceeds of the business -- but you must be careful, because if your sales volume is low you will not generate enough income from your drink vending machine business to make those payments. Financing the purchase of drink vending machines is something best left to those with an established business and a steady income.
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Lori
Posted 164 days ago
This article was really helpful. I am thinking of buying some drink vending machines to place around town. I now have a lot to think about.
