Saving Money By Buying Used Vending Machines
If you are looking at getting into the vending business then you have probably already looked up a few prices on vending machines from regular retailers. They can be very expensive brand new, especially with a great security system in place and the new technology available on many of the new models. This is why the beginning vending machine entrepreneur will often choose used vending machines. These lower priced models may cost thousands less than their brand new counterparts and will get your started in the vending business.
If you look at regular vending machines you will see prices for new vending machines that range from $2000 to up to around $10,000 depending upon the machine you get and the prices. New coffee vending machines will see a remarkable price increase both from say vending machines that sell 20 ounce bottles of soda and between used coffee vending machines. A new coffee vending machine may cost five or six thousand dollars while a used or refurbished vending machine may be only two thousand.
Used soda vending machines are the most prevalent. These type of used vending machine may be acquired for just a few hundred dollars as opposed to over a thousand for a new soda vending machine. You can either get the canned soda vending machine or one that vends 20 oz bottles of soda, which is the most common one these days. With these type of vending machines you will have the added headache of the refrigeration unit, which may require maintenance at some point and the parts for these units range dangerously in price.
The most expensive type of vending machines out there is the new snack vending machines, especially for frozen food. These machines have a lot of working parts and again will require maintenance once in a while, even preventative maintenance and cleaning, but have good security and do really well as far as sales go. Used snack vending machines will save you the most money because while a new snack vending machine may cost upwards of $10,000 a used one will be about half that, or even less for one that needs a little work or cleaning.
You can find used vending machines for sale in many different places. Many websites that offer vending machines new may also offer used or refurbished vending machines. You can also check the classified section of your local newspaper or at national newspapers or classifieds online. Another great resource for acquiring a used vending machine is Ebay or other auction sites. Used machines are easy to find if you look for them. Make sure you take your time and have money available for when the deals come along.