A Guide to Gumball Vending Machine
Gumball vending machines are among the oldest
surviving types of vending machines. (An interesting side fact is that
the first vending machine was a water dispenser in Egypt circa 100
B.C.) The first gumball machines were penny machines. You can still get
those antiques, although they are more for novelty use than a way for
you to make a profit. Who wants to carry around five dollars’
worth of pennies?
Most gumball vending machines today are
quarter-operated. The great thing about gumball vending machines is
that they do not require any electricity for keeping cool or for
accepting coins and dollars. Anyone can afford to buy a gumball
machine. They start at $50, and even the most elaborate ones are
usually not more than a few hundred. The exception is if you choose to
go with a huge vending machine kiosk that includes gumballs but also
candy, stickers, toys, and other quick impulse items. Those are widely
available as well.
Simple gumball vending machines can either be
counter-mounted or freestanding. The freestanding models require a
stand that you can buy from the manufacturer of the machine. These
stands are often available in a range of styles to fit any setting.
They can be customized to hold one, two, three, or more gumball vending
machines. They can be adjusted to face all directions (perfect for
central locations) or they can be adjusted to fit into a corner, with
all of the machines facing forward. The money containers can either be
emptied from the front or the back, depending on the model. Dome models
allow you to empty the money containers either way.
Remember that when you buy gumball machines, you
have to figure in probable profits. If you’re only going to
rake in a few dollars a month, consider changing locations or style. If
you have a stand with two or more machines, rotate the gumball
selection from time to time to keep customers interested.
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