@Suuper Maantattz Thanks 🙏 Great to set goals like that with exact time lines because it makes you put forth more effort to achieve them. Make a conscious effort to take one little step towards creating and growing or improving your business every single day and you will be surprised after 365 days go by what you have achieved. Best of luck getting started and keep me posted how it's going. 👍🏼
I saw one of your comments responding to someone else saying you can only usually get a few boxes of Mike and Ike’s at a time at Walmart. To save yourself time and money on multiple trips to get the candy, talk to your local Walmart’s manager and have them order extra for you. I’ve been a cashier and a stocker at Walmart and we’d have people come in all the time and get cases of items.
I thought of a great location for your bulk candy machine. The dmv you have to sit there for hours it could be one thing to put a smile on your face when waiting for so long.
I'm in there pretty regularly so that was one of the earlier locations that I thought about, but they already have a bulk stand in there with multiple machines on it.That's a really good idea for a location maybe you can get the DMV in your area and let me know if you do. 👍🏼
@@redmatrix Always a great idea! 👍🏼 So many ways to approach finding new locations and grand openings for new businesses can definitely be great places to ask.
I just got me a Road Runner 4ft tall Gumball Machine. And I’m looking into this business. I’m in the process of getting a key/lock for it and buying a tri pod candy machine.
What are your profits on the gumball/candy machines on average per vend in the US. I had over 100 machines (primarily gumballs) located and became concerned that inflation and commission was slowly making my machines useless, unless I uprated the coin mechs to accept more money, or reduced the quantity to a tiny amount. I eventually sold all my machines in their locations and went onto soda and snack machines. Do you have plans to upgrade your coin mechs? It is only a matter of time before 25c won't be worth your while.
At this point I'm still making plenty of profit not to worry because I don't pay commissions, but I am making more of a transition into full line and arcade machines. 👍🏼
Hey Mike, there's a seller on eBay with 9 lbs of Mike and Ikes for $28 shipped. I believe it is cheaper than buying those boxes at Walmart. Wouldn't be a ton of money saved, but every bit helps! Have a great day/night.
Awesome bro thanks for the tip. There is 144oz. in 9lbs. After paying $.98 per 5oz box it comes to $28.80 sub-total. Sales tax will be $2.01 for a total of $30.81 so it is a better deal even if purchased at Sam's under a business account and exempt of the sales tax (which would still save $.80)...plus saving time and gas money driving to buy them!👍 I will add the link to the description below for anyone wanting to order Mike & Ikes at this reduced price. This will make the profit even better than my nearly 200%. Nice find Dylan Rhodes👍
Odd how it works out that the smallest package instead works out to be the best price per pound. Best bulk price on Amazon for the bags works out at 20.8 cents per ounce where those 5 ounce boxes work out at 19.8 cents per ounce. I do find it interesting that your state charges tax on the candy. I live in a no sales tax state. Both the states near us have sales tax but neither tax food items. Even if bought at Walmart in one of the states (if it was taxed), if you have a business license showing you are a reseller, you are considered tax exempt.
@@ChromeVending Hi Mike..sorry to reply so late..well..I have a total of 19 machines including 3000, LYPC, Vendworx, Novel 4 in 1 and Silent Sales..Actually I am running a total of 8..just working things out to find some good places for the rest of my inventory. You know that everything that I see here had been putting in work, also thank you for asking and for all your help, I know that yougot my back, gracias hermano siga para lante que usted es el lider en esto!
@@ChromeVending hey Mike saludos. Estoy considerando mudarme pronto y asi tener mas espacio para storage. Cuando haga ese movimiento considero las maquinas de soda, estoy averiguando el proceso para inscribirlas en el gobierno ya esas maquinas es otro proceso donde vivo pero lo q necesito es mas espacio. Seguimos creciendo. Te cuidas.
If you want to try and find yourself a deal on some used machines that may need refurbishing, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace pages are a great place to start... If you want to get started immediately with brand new machines and avoid the hassle and time investment of refurbishing used machines, here are some Amazon links you can check out to order a: Single Globe Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2qLSht8 Double Globe Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2FkdN2d Triple Globe Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2Tcvrry Triple Globe Vendstar 3000 Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2PWbSVM
your'e on a roll, i have 3 right now and just bought a used vendstar. planning on looking for a fourth location. Great job, after about 2 to 3 locations, you start making money back. "You are going to DEFINITELY have a YOOGE vending empire" (says Trump). I agree with him, after about 3 locations, you want to have a huge vending empire and I believe whole-heartedly that you can build those 5 locations with their machines, into something gigantic. that makes tons of money. good luck with your vending journey! :)
@@ChromeVending not long i think about a month or two but I only went out like once a week also had to wait 2 weeks for the last two (delayed shipment from the website I bought them from)
@@holidayfartcruiserthe2nd749 Lol thanks a lot man. I got a good little laugh out of your Trump comparison. I'm definitely focused on growing this thing exponentially! We'll see where it goes. Thanks again! 🙏
Did you mention how often you go to refill the candy machines ? I’m curious. I know it depends, but in your case how often do you go refill your fastest selling candy vs your slowest selling candy. Thanks ! And great video !
Chrome Vending ok, sometimes it’s not worth it anyways. I have a location with an E-port reader and it hardly gets used.. was thinking of just shutting it off as well, save me 10.00 a month is I do that.
@@jayfez8241 Yeah, that's why in this particular location I just opted to leave it inactive. I don't see it as a high enough traffic location to be worth activating there for the $10 monthly activation fee.
Thanks a lot man. I personally don't do contracts because it's easier for me to get locations without presenting a lot of legal paperwork. That can cause a business to not let me in. Plus usually once I'm in there with full line I'm not getting the boot and smaller bulk machines aren't worth the hassle of a contract to me because they are so easy to relocate. You can use them and I know plenty of other vendors that do, I just personally have chosen not too.👍
All depends on the locations you can get and how much you want to work. Bulk machines are usually more passive while full line is generally more active, but usually they bring more $ faster. Watch videos on both to decide as I have numerous uploaded videos covering both. Good luck.
Do the locations where you put the machine ever want a portion of what is earned in exchange for the machine to be placed there or electricity if it’s the soda or larger ones?
Some do ask, but I always look to avoid commissions and percentages on all bulk machines, but will consider more for full line and arcade. Usually it's whatever you can work out with the business owner. 👍🏼
Awesome news. I just put up some links in the description for anyone looking to avoid the hassle of buying used machines and investing time and money refurbishing them and just invest in brand new working machines! Sometimes that's the best way too go👍 Any idea yet of your first location?
@@z0mbiekillazz11gamer I imagine you're referring to how many quarters the little black money tray can hold... I get over 200 quarters in those money trays during collections in good locations from time to time so they really hold a lot. And then, even if they overflow, there is still plenty of room left in the back slot to hold way more than the candy will globes will hold. This is for the Vendstar 3000 machines...
@@z0mbiekillazz11gamer You can send me a friend request on Facebook at Michael Chrome and Anytime I'm live is a good time to ask questions too. Lots of other vendors are usually on as well and leaving great comments, tips and suggestions.
I have no interest in getting one of these machines, but this came up on my recommended. I found the video interesting and I’ve just subscribed. Much love from England 😊
Hello from U.S. and welcome to my channel. Lol... I never thought I would be into doing something like this myself, but I found I actually enjoy placing these machines on the side and learning about different types of machines now. Thanks for the sub. 👍🏼
You’re welcome, it looks like you’ve got a good business going with them. I’m going to check some of your other videos out tomorrow. As it’s 2am here. 😄
Do you have any videos of the process of getting a new location. I just picked up some machines and came across your videos, just looking for some advice
@@richardclark194 Full line snack and soda machines you can check every week to two weeks normally unless you have a super high traffic location where you might be back a couple times a week or every day even. Bulk candy and capsule machines you can usually get away with between 30 to 60 to 90 day collections.
Anthony McNeil The biggest issue with the venstar machines are usually the flaps breaking off because they're plastic, but I always put the link for metal Flaps in the description below for anyone having this issue.
When you set out the small bulk candy $0.25 machines do you do a contract with the business or do you just bring your machine in and set it in place with just a verbal agreement that you are allowed to place it there?
This is a good idea with very popular items, but sometimes it can work against you because those items will be the only product selling and other products would just sit. Have to adjusted location to location. 👍🏼 Do you have any machines set-up on location and if so what type of locations?
You should probably go down to your city tax office and let them guide you better as to what the regulations in your city and state are. Florida may be completely different from California. Good luck getting everything going and make sure to let me know how it's coming along. 👍🏼
Every location is different so I just go in and start talking and convince them of the benefits for why they should have a vending machine in their business. I have quite a few videos uploaded to my channel of me talking with business owners to get locations, but I will be uploading a lot more coming soon... 👍🏼
So you are paying .98 cents for each box of Mike and Ike of 5 oz? is that at SAMS club or where? I think that the price for those are not that low here in PR. Please advise...take care Mike.
I just get mine on the shelf at Wal-Mart. Usually I can get at least 2 to 3 boxes at each Wal-Mart so not the greatest supply, but I'm always buying them out. Lol And yes $0.98 each box
@@ChromeVending I m going to try this product I can see a lot of supppy at my local SAMS..maybe it can be a good revenue for my machines. Last night LIVE was dope. Take care man. Also thanks for the links related to the business. Thank you Gee.
What’s going on man appreciate the tips and letting see your grind, when you place a machine at a business do they charge you for having it there thanks.
How does the agreement work between you and the person who owns the location? Do you pay monthly to have a candy machine at a certain location or do you have a percentage you give them?
That's just something you work out with each individual business owner if you decide to pay commissions. I always look to avoid percentages, but some locations may not have an alternative. I would keep it low and of net if anything.👍
Thank you!!! I'm planning on starting up in the next month, in Texas im going to need a business license so that's on my list first to take care of, thanks for the information you put out brother💪
I don't, but I always do my business with them and give them advertisement marketing and referrals. Which in the long run turns out being more valuable for them and a couple dollars commission each month. 👍🏼
@@AvgSize Just ask everywhere you can and you'll get locations. You get better and build confidence every time you do it. As far as percentages, it's whatever you work out with each individual business owner. I personally always look to avoid any percentage if possible. 👍🏼 I currently don't pay any percentages at any of my locations.
Hey I see in other comments that you always try to avoid paying any commission to the owner but nothing in exchange at all though? Other than money? Or do you just totally convince them?
Hey brother good job! Yo, how much do the businesses charge you for rent to have your candy machines in their business? I’m sorry if you’ve mentioned this somewhere before and I missed it.
@@ChromeVending So your finding locations that lets you set them up at their place for free... that's great! So basically all you gotta do is ask them hmm I am diffently getting into this business now! Think you for the great video Chrome Vending!!
It depends on how much you are making with it. If you have 2 machines it probably isn't a big deal, but if you have 20 machines or more you should probably look into it in your area to see the federal tax stipulations if you're not associated with a charity!👍
Chrome Vending oh ok. I’m from Canada and I just stumbled across you. I was watching your videos and there really interesting, which got me interested in the idea of starting a vending machine business.
@@christopherram8948 Thanks! 🙏 If you calculate your numbers properly you can create a nice side income and grow it to however much you choose to put into it.👍
Hey im 12 and im thinking about saving up and trying this business. I have a couple of questions, do you get permission to put your vending machines in those stores? Or do you just put them in, also have one of your vending machines ever got stolen because mine in small and im afraid someone will steal it
I always ask personally and I've never had one stolen, but I usually look for low risk locations. Good luck getting started. Stay focused and you can do it. 👍🏼
Not for $5, but I did find a better bulk deal on Amazon, rather than the single boxes I've been getting, and which I placed the link to in the description section below. It's actually a way better deal. 👍
@@drewwolf4994 If you get a machine and don't like it or can't profit for whatever reason you could always sell it and make your money back LOL. Why not?
Sorry not trying to burn u just a germafobe im,very interested in buying some machines for an income for my kids to save what seems to b the best locations and do u have to give the place a % of profit for holding ur machines ty
Anywhere there is a lot of foot traffic. Malls, plazas, restaurants, car dealerships, flea markets, gymnastics and martial arts centers, factories and warehouses to name a few. 👍🏼 What kind of machines are you thinking of getting into?
@Anthony Best There really is no right or wrong answer here. Whatever is affordable to get started with. 👍🏼 There are so many different ways to approach this business. I started with bulk machines, but know people who have started with honor boxes and others who started with full line. Really just comes down to personal preference. 👍🏼
Not sure what you mean by that or why, but I'm not even going to ask! 🤔 Good luck with your decisions and hopefully you don't end up in any legal troubles! 👍🏼
Came close to losing machines a few times when businesses closed down, but since I check them regularly I've always been in time to get my machine back out.
@@roundtrip385 Yes, but it I'm always reinvesting my collections to continue to grow with more machines and more products to fill the new machines so it takes a while to actually build a very profitable route. Flipping machines has really helped in the process of developing my route.
1:35 finger the vendin machines and you get extra cash ;)
Lol pretty much. 👍🏼
I had to subscribe. I plan on getting into the biz before I turn 30, and I got a lot of information and inspiration from this guy. Great channel
@Suuper Maantattz
Thanks 🙏 Great to set goals like that with exact time lines because it makes you put forth more effort to achieve them. Make a conscious effort to take one little step towards creating and growing or improving your business every single day and you will be surprised after 365 days go by what you have achieved. Best of luck getting started and keep me posted how it's going. 👍🏼
I saw one of your comments responding to someone else saying you can only usually get a few boxes of Mike and Ike’s at a time at Walmart. To save yourself time and money on multiple trips to get the candy, talk to your local Walmart’s manager and have them order extra for you. I’ve been a cashier and a stocker at Walmart and we’d have people come in all the time and get cases of items.
Thanks I'll do that! 👍🏼 I actually found a good bulk deal recently on line for the Mike & Ikes, but Walmart is always good for convenience.
I thought of a great location for your bulk candy machine. The dmv you have to sit there for hours it could be one thing to put a smile on your face when waiting for so long.
I'm in there pretty regularly so that was one of the earlier locations that I thought about, but they already have a bulk stand in there with multiple machines on it.That's a really good idea for a location maybe you can get the DMV in your area and let me know if you do. 👍🏼
What about businesses that have "grand opening" signs? They may be in need of candy machines.
@@redmatrix
Always a great idea! 👍🏼 So many ways to approach finding new locations and grand openings for new businesses can definitely be great places to ask.
I just got me a Road Runner 4ft tall Gumball Machine. And I’m looking into this business. I’m in the process of getting a key/lock for it and buying a tri pod candy machine.
👍🏼
To everyone curious about if u have to pay anything to the owner. Ask them about your machine and offer 10% commission. That’s very fair
10% is a fair commission. My goal is to always avoid commissions, but to find a way to offer far more value then a couple dollars a month. 👍🏼
What are your profits on the gumball/candy machines on average per vend in the US.
I had over 100 machines (primarily gumballs) located and became concerned that inflation and commission was slowly making my machines useless, unless I uprated the coin mechs to accept more money, or reduced the quantity to a tiny amount.
I eventually sold all my machines in their locations and went onto soda and snack machines. Do you have plans to upgrade your coin mechs? It is only a matter of time before 25c won't be worth your while.
At this point I'm still making plenty of profit not to worry because I don't pay commissions, but I am making more of a transition into full line and arcade machines. 👍🏼
Hey Mike, there's a seller on eBay with 9 lbs of Mike and Ikes for $28 shipped. I believe it is cheaper than buying those boxes at Walmart. Wouldn't be a ton of money saved, but every bit helps! Have a great day/night.
Awesome bro thanks for the tip. There is 144oz. in 9lbs. After paying $.98 per 5oz box it comes to $28.80 sub-total. Sales tax will be $2.01 for a total of $30.81 so it is a better deal even if purchased at Sam's under a business account and exempt of the sales tax (which would still save $.80)...plus saving time and gas money driving to buy them!👍
I will add the link to the description below for anyone wanting to order Mike & Ikes at this reduced price. This will make the profit even better than my nearly 200%.
Nice find Dylan Rhodes👍
I just went and found one even better
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Odd how it works out that the smallest package instead works out to be the best price per pound. Best bulk price on Amazon for the bags works out at 20.8 cents per ounce where those 5 ounce boxes work out at 19.8 cents per ounce. I do find it interesting that your state charges tax on the candy. I live in a no sales tax state. Both the states near us have sales tax but neither tax food items. Even if bought at Walmart in one of the states (if it was taxed), if you have a business license showing you are a reseller, you are considered tax exempt.
Definitely use profits to invest in building the business. Started in February of this year with 2 machines and now have 35 locations and growing
@hell dragon by continuing keeping on looking for more locations..look..find..repeat
dragondragon spread out your collections so your not collecting them all in a week
@hell dragon member of the Facebook group.. vending nation ?
Lot of people who can help you there
@hell dragon
I try to keep the locations in the same areas! 👍🏼
@@veteranvending4683
Also check out Chrome Vending Facebook group! Both good groups for interacting with vendors from all over the world! 👍🏼
Mike number 1 vending machine RUclipsr
Thanks a lot buddy 👍
Just watching this during lunch time getting ready to submit questions to Mike late at night!! Lol
Lol!👍
How is your vending coming along?
@@ChromeVending Hi Mike..sorry to reply so late..well..I have a total of 19 machines including 3000, LYPC, Vendworx, Novel 4 in 1 and Silent Sales..Actually I am running a total of 8..just working things out to find some good places for the rest of my inventory. You know that everything that I see here had been putting in work, also thank you for asking and for all your help, I know that yougot my back, gracias hermano siga para lante que usted es el lider en esto!
@@armonianumerica5830
Que bueno que estas haciendo creser tu negocio! 👍🏼 Y cuando vas a empezar con maquinas de soda?
@@ChromeVending hey Mike saludos. Estoy considerando mudarme pronto y asi tener mas espacio para storage. Cuando haga ese movimiento considero las maquinas de soda, estoy averiguando el proceso para inscribirlas en el gobierno ya esas maquinas es otro proceso donde vivo pero lo q necesito es mas espacio. Seguimos creciendo. Te cuidas.
I should’ve been asleep 2 hours ago to make it to my j.o.b. chrome up all night watching these vending videos 😜
Lol the sleeping patterns of an entrepreneur mind. I think I dozed off around 4:30 a.m. and was up at 8 a.m.
Just bought my first gumball machine online with the Black Friday special! I’m so excited! Onto finding locations!!!
Congrats on getting your first machine. 👍🏼 Good luck with your first location.
Let me know when you find a location and how you did it!
I'm curious, how often do you go and check your machines? Like for example, how long was the last time you checked the Hot Tamales for it to be out?
Usually around 45-60 days! 👍🏼
Every location moves products differently though. I have locations where the Hot Tamales don't sell it all!
I'm a locatore over the phone for 26 yrs. These things make big bucks$$
Oh nice what state are you in? Anything you put 💯% effort into you will, over time, see 💯% results. I love doing this.😁👍🏼
Where's the best place to get new gumball machines?
If you want to try and find yourself a deal on some used machines that may need refurbishing, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace pages are a great place to start...
If you want to get started immediately with brand new machines and avoid the hassle and time investment of refurbishing used machines, here are some Amazon links you can check out to order a:
Single Globe Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2qLSht8
Double Globe Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2FkdN2d
Triple Globe Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2Tcvrry
Triple Globe Vendstar 3000 Candy/Gumball Machine- amzn.to/2PWbSVM
Good stuff up to 5 locations myself.
You're on a roll man. How long did it take you to get those first five locations?
Keep going.
your'e on a roll, i have 3 right now and just bought a used vendstar. planning on looking for a fourth location.
Great job, after about 2 to 3 locations, you start making money back. "You are going to DEFINITELY have a YOOGE vending empire" (says Trump). I agree with him, after about 3 locations, you want to have a huge vending empire and I believe whole-heartedly that you can build those 5 locations with their machines, into something gigantic. that makes tons of money.
good luck with your vending journey! :)
@@ChromeVending not long i think about a month or two but I only went out like once a week also had to wait 2 weeks for the last two (delayed shipment from the website I bought them from)
@@holidayfartcruiserthe2nd749
Lol thanks a lot man. I got a good little laugh out of your Trump comparison. I'm definitely focused on growing this thing exponentially! We'll see where it goes. Thanks again! 🙏
Another great video man
Thanks Keith👍
Did you mention how often you go to refill the candy machines ? I’m curious. I know it depends, but in your case how often do you go refill your fastest selling candy vs your slowest selling candy. Thanks ! And great video !
My slower locations I check around 90 days and my faster locations 30-45 days for bulk machines. Full line is more like bi-weekly.
How would you start a business like this? Like what would be the paperwork? And how would you handle taxes?
I have some more videos up on this subject coming out soon, but I have some that you could check out about taxes and insurance and legalities. 👍🏼
Nice collection video Mike. At your apartment location I noticed you have a card reader on the machine, do a lot of people use the reader or no?
I actually don't have it activated at that location.
Chrome Vending ok, sometimes it’s not worth it anyways. I have a location with an E-port reader and it hardly gets used.. was thinking of just shutting it off as well, save me 10.00 a month is I do that.
@@jayfez8241
Yeah, that's why in this particular location I just opted to leave it inactive. I don't see it as a high enough traffic location to be worth activating there for the $10 monthly activation fee.
But Chrome... What about the gas?
lol
Loving the videos, bro. Just found your channel. How do you write up the contracts? Lawyer?
Thanks again!
Thanks a lot man. I personally don't do contracts because it's easier for me to get locations without presenting a lot of legal paperwork. That can cause a business to not let me in. Plus usually once I'm in there with full line I'm not getting the boot and smaller bulk machines aren't worth the hassle of a contract to me because they are so easy to relocate. You can use them and I know plenty of other vendors that do, I just personally have chosen not too.👍
Which vending machines is easier to make money with and handle better candy bulkhead machines or full grown soda and snacks machines and why
All depends on the locations you can get and how much you want to work.
Bulk machines are usually more passive while full line is generally more active, but usually they bring more $ faster.
Watch videos on both to decide as I have numerous uploaded videos covering both.
Good luck.
@@ChromeVending thanks
You were talking about profit but I was wondering What is your commission on the largest machine soda & snacks ?
I always avoid commissions. So for me none! 👍🏼
How do you keep track of all your vending machines? Do ever forget some?
Do the locations where you put the machine ever want a portion of what is earned in exchange for the machine to be placed there or electricity if it’s the soda or larger ones?
Some do ask, but I always look to avoid commissions and percentages on all bulk machines, but will consider more for full line and arcade. Usually it's whatever you can work out with the business owner. 👍🏼
I'm happy I bought a vendstar 3000 for 85 free shipping too
Awesome news. I just put up some links in the description for anyone looking to avoid the hassle of buying used machines and investing time and money refurbishing them and just invest in brand new working machines! Sometimes that's the best way too go👍 Any idea yet of your first location?
@@ChromeVending no but question do you know how much money each thing can hold
@@z0mbiekillazz11gamer
I imagine you're referring to how many quarters the little black money tray can hold... I get over 200 quarters in those money trays during collections in good locations from time to time so they really hold a lot. And then, even if they overflow, there is still plenty of room left in the back slot to hold way more than the candy will globes will hold. This is for the Vendstar 3000 machines...
@@ChromeVending Also do you have a way me and you talk because I have a whole bunch of questions about running a vending machine business
@@z0mbiekillazz11gamer
You can send me a friend request on Facebook at Michael Chrome and Anytime I'm live is a good time to ask questions too. Lots of other vendors are usually on as well and leaving great comments, tips and suggestions.
I loved the video i subbed!
Cool thanks! 👍🏼
Your welcome!
When u do this do you need to go to some place for the law or do you just go into different stores and ask
I go in and ask! Then pay tax certificate at end of the fiscal year!
I have no interest in getting one of these machines, but this came up on my recommended. I found the video interesting and I’ve just subscribed.
Much love from England 😊
Hello from U.S. and welcome to my channel. Lol... I never thought I would be into doing something like this myself, but I found I actually enjoy placing these machines on the side and learning about different types of machines now. Thanks for the sub. 👍🏼
You’re welcome, it looks like you’ve got a good business going with them. I’m going to check some of your other videos out tomorrow. As it’s 2am here. 😄
@@Leanne_w
Yeah thanks. I'm learning new ideas for growth everyday. Enjoy the vids. 👍🏼 Night, Night...😴
@@Leanne_w let's hook up girl im in London
@Alex jones , I’m in Manchester 😊
good shit bro keep us posted
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I'm curious on how you determine what percentage to offer the businesses for you to be able to keep your machines there.
I have never OFFERED Commission. 👍🏽
Do you have any videos of the process of getting a new location. I just picked up some machines and came across your videos, just looking for some advice
@@MRFIXIT-rh7dm
Yeah quite a few. Lol
@@MRFIXIT-rh7dm
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Good luck with your new locations.
Could you make a video on how to find out cost profit per vend please
🤔 I did in this video... 😯 did you NOT watch the ENTIRE video???😆 I will be doing more of these videos with other candy varieties coming soon...👍
How often do you check your machines?
All depends on the location and the type of machine. I always try to stretch it as long as possible though. 👍🏼
@@ChromeVending Oh, ok. I was wondering cause you said you got like $200 in the video but I wasn't sure if that was weekly, monthly or so on.
@@richardclark194
Full line snack and soda machines you can check every week to two weeks normally unless you have a super high traffic location where you might be back a couple times a week or every day even. Bulk candy and capsule machines you can usually get away with between 30 to 60 to 90 day collections.
Hey man are those Vendstar machines and if so, are you having many issues with them like I read others online have?
Anthony McNeil
The biggest issue with the venstar machines are usually the flaps breaking off because they're plastic, but I always put the link for metal Flaps in the description below for anyone having this issue.
@@ChromeVending thanks man, just getting started and picking up 2 brand new still in the box for $75 total... Love the channel and continued success!
Anthony McNeil
No problem. Good luck man. Any questions, leave them for me in the comments.
Like the idea how money comes continuously ! This could be like a side income then a full time possibly
Exactly supplementary income. 💰
Sounds like to me you need to do Mike and Ike's, hot tamales, and whatever your 3 best seller is.
I wish it was that simple to put the same best selling products in every location, 🤔 but every location is different.
When you set out the small bulk candy $0.25 machines do you do a contract with the business or do you just bring your machine in and set it in place with just a verbal agreement that you are allowed to place it there?
Just verbal agreement. 👍🏼
Big question how do work out with the owners their pay?
My advice is to always avoid commissions. 👍🏼
Chrome Vending I thought commons was the hook to get in the spaces
@@ihateaverage
Not for everyone, but a lot of people do use that.
how or where do you change all those quarters into dollars?
This is what I do with all my coins
ruclips.net/video/1oGo7NCCrXw/видео.html
Credit Union is usually the best.
Double the rolls for the most popular candies and chips never know how much your missing out on
This is a good idea with very popular items, but sometimes it can work against you because those items will be the only product selling and other products would just sit. Have to adjusted location to location. 👍🏼
Do you have any machines set-up on location and if so what type of locations?
Do businesses charge for you to have your vending machines there or how does it work?
It's all up to you and what you work out with each individual owner.
I just bought 6 Vendstar 3000. I’m in California and planning on putting them in places. Question is, do I need a permit for it? Thank you
You should probably go down to your city tax office and let them guide you better as to what the regulations in your city and state are. Florida may be completely different from California. Good luck getting everything going and make sure to let me know how it's coming along. 👍🏼
Chrome Vending will do. Thank you! Will definitely check it out. Excited to clean up and paint up the Machines!
@@tristanluna6750
When you paint them post the before and after photos to my Chrome Vending Facebook group. I would love to see how they come out. 👍🏼
Chrome Vending yes sir! Will do! What’s your FB group?
@@tristanluna6750
Chrome Vending
don't you also have to calculate the locations percentage for having your machines there? I know most people offer a 10% with the business.
I personally don't pay a percentage at any of my locations, but for those who do, that would definitely be another deduction.
My question is how do you get people do agree like business owners for you to put you're vending machines at their locations thank you
Every location is different so I just go in and start talking and convince them of the benefits for why they should have a vending machine in their business. I have quite a few videos uploaded to my channel of me talking with business owners to get locations, but I will be uploading a lot more coming soon... 👍🏼
So you are paying .98 cents for each box of Mike and Ike of 5 oz? is that at SAMS club or where? I think that the price for those are not that low here in PR. Please advise...take care Mike.
I just get mine on the shelf at Wal-Mart. Usually I can get at least 2 to 3 boxes at each Wal-Mart so not the greatest supply, but I'm always buying them out. Lol And yes $0.98 each box
@@ChromeVending I m going to try this product I can see a lot of supppy at my local SAMS..maybe it can be a good revenue for my machines. Last night LIVE was dope. Take care man. Also thanks for the links related to the business. Thank you Gee.
@@armonianumerica5830
Let me know how it does for you. Y gracias👍
@@ChromeVending gracias hermano!!!
How much you give the store for keeping your machines?
I don't pay commissions at any of my locations. Always try to avoid it
What’s going on man appreciate the tips and letting see your grind, when you place a machine at a business do they charge you for having it there thanks.
It's up to you if you decide to go with commission based locations. Full line and arcade make more sense to do so than bulk machines though. 👍
Ok cool thanks man for the info fr💯
@@mikemiller6762
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How does the agreement work between you and the person who owns the location? Do you pay monthly to have a candy machine at a certain location or do you have a percentage you give them?
That's just something you work out with each individual business owner if you decide to pay commissions. I always look to avoid percentages, but some locations may not have an alternative. I would keep it low and of net if anything.👍
Thank you!!! I'm planning on starting up in the next month, in Texas im going to need a business license so that's on my list first to take care of, thanks for the information you put out brother💪
@@donquiqui5714
Definitely! 👍 join my Facebook group Chrome Vending and get great tips and suggestions from vendors from all over.
How much should I pay to the business owner for the vending soda machine, for electricity
Do you pay a % at your locations?
I don't, but I always do my business with them and give them advertisement marketing and referrals. Which in the long run turns out being more valuable for them and a couple dollars commission each month. 👍🏼
Nice video. Great help
Thanks.👍
Besides a location the machines and the product do you need any other business stuff you need a business license and all that kind of stuff
How do the venders licenses work
Do you need a license to this. I am going to buy some and place them at my local grocery store
Yes a business tax certificate. 👍🏼 Great idea.
Mike Gee ❤Thanks for thé info 👑
Glad for the people my experience can help.
I like that you put your RUclips channel on the vending machine lol
Lol Every little thing that can make some noise. That's free marketing and advertisment. 👍🏼
@@ChromeVending I love your videos and I was wondering how hard it would be to find locations, and how much do you have to pay for them?
@@AvgSize
Just ask everywhere you can and you'll get locations. You get better and build confidence every time you do it. As far as percentages, it's whatever you work out with each individual business owner. I personally always look to avoid any percentage if possible. 👍🏼 I currently don't pay any percentages at any of my locations.
@@ChromeVending That's nice, my mom works at a glasses place so that my be a good place for me to start
@@AvgSize
Yes. Give it a try! 👍🏼
Mr G how can I find business cards t shirt for my vending machine and toys
I would not be able to get my big ol' bear paws in to get the coins from that first candy machine you collected. Lol
LOL mine is 8x10 and I have issues just getting my fingers in there. 👍🏼
Good video.
Thanks
Hey I see in other comments that you always try to avoid paying any commission to the owner but nothing in exchange at all though? Other than money? Or do you just totally convince them?
Hey brother good job! Yo, how much do the businesses charge you for rent to have your candy machines in their business? I’m sorry if you’ve mentioned this somewhere before and I missed it.
I don't
@@ChromeVending So your finding locations that lets you set them up at their place for free... that's great! So basically all you gotta do is ask them hmm I am diffently getting into this business now! Think you for the great video Chrome Vending!!
@@spartanelite2486
Definitely. Let me know when you get your first location! 👍🏼
+chrome vending hey just wanted to know if you have pay taxes on what you can make from your vending machines?
It depends on how much you are making with it. If you have 2 machines it probably isn't a big deal, but if you have 20 machines or more you should probably look into it in your area to see the federal tax stipulations if you're not associated with a charity!👍
Chrome Vending oh ok. I’m from Canada and I just stumbled across you. I was watching your videos and there really interesting, which got me interested in the idea of starting a vending machine business.
@@christopherram8948
Thanks! 🙏 If you calculate your numbers properly you can create a nice side income and grow it to however much you choose to put into it.👍
Going to buy some machines and add smart phone capability
Good idea. What kind of machines are you thinking of getting?
You give away candy when you visit locations like I do. What city are you in? You might have told me once.
Yes a little consideration goes a long way in this world so I always get back more than what little I seem to give!👍 I'm in Ocala, Florida
Hey im 12 and im thinking about saving up and trying this business. I have a couple of questions, do you get permission to put your vending machines in those stores? Or do you just put them in, also have one of your vending machines ever got stolen because mine in small and im afraid someone will steal it
I always ask personally and I've never had one stolen, but I usually look for low risk locations. Good luck getting started. Stay focused and you can do it. 👍🏼
Cant you buy a giant bag of mike in ikes for like $5 that fills up your whole machine?
Not for $5, but I did find a better bulk deal on Amazon, rather than the single boxes I've been getting, and which I placed the link to in the description section below. It's actually a way better deal. 👍
Thats awesome you will be able to up your margins.
@@chrisbaker2669
Definitely. Cutting costs and increasing revenue is always my goal.
hey you got that song name around 1:00
It's a 🎻 violin beat instrumental
Background beat?????🤔🤔
Which one! 🤔
@ 1:40
@@killnit4483
That's a violin hip-hop instrumental beat. 👍🏼
Jeez I want to do this but I wonder if everyone's already got a machine at all the possible locations
Only way to really find out is to try!
What do you have to lose?
@@ChromeVending true! A little money but it will be fun
@@drewwolf4994
If you get a machine and don't like it or can't profit for whatever reason you could always sell it and make your money back LOL. Why not?
What about fuel, deception on your truck, the cost of the machine.
at 5:00 that 7x12=81 hurt my eyes.. XD
Elio Enkidu
That's the new answer to that mathematical equation! 😂👍
Who else got the 104 minutes comercial about LEGO movie or something
Lol I noticed that too! Was there no skip icon? 😆 I actually was laughing and started watching it! 👍🏼
free movie
@@john8112
Lol YES! 😆👍
@Unique Rosed
Yeah they always change the ads up. They put the full Lego movie as an ad and lots of people were watching it. lol 😆
So how i get started
🤔 Buy your first machine and locate it. Then watch 👀my videos for tips to figure out the rest as you go. Lol 👍🏼
maybe this has been pointed out but the 7x12=84 going to figure out how that changes the rest of the equations.
Yeah thanks. But watch the video again and look for the big 84 on the screen. 😁👍
Sorry not trying to burn u just a germafobe im,very interested in buying some machines for an income for my kids to save what seems to b the best locations and do u have to give the place a % of profit for holding ur machines ty
Anywhere there is a lot of foot traffic. Malls, plazas, restaurants, car dealerships, flea markets, gymnastics and martial arts centers, factories and warehouses to name a few. 👍🏼 What kind of machines are you thinking of getting into?
@Anthony Best
There really is no right or wrong answer here. Whatever is affordable to get started with. 👍🏼 There are so many different ways to approach this business. I started with bulk machines, but know people who have started with honor boxes and others who started with full line. Really just comes down to personal preference. 👍🏼
Goals💪💪
Yeah buddy you're already on your way there!👍💰
Chrome Vending yea you know what up
What do U call that vending machine?
Vendstar 3000
I have links in the description if you want to look them up online. 👍🏼
@@ChromeVending thanks alot for replying. I really wanted to buy one but didn't know the name.
@@Roronoa_Zoro_Official
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Today out or my three machines was 134.49
That's awesome! Great collection. 👍🏼 What kind of locations and what type of machines?
You pay $3 for Mike and ike by me they are a $1
Lol no I pay $0.98 per box and make $3 off each box which is right around a 200% profit margin even after the $0.07 tax
@@ChromeVending even cheaper then by me well by a penny
@@NinjaTenK
Every cent counts lol
Poor kid
Is this one month?
Usually I spread collections for about 45 days!
Nice
How you know what you made don’t you pay 10%
Nope. I don't pay commission at any of my locations. 👍🏼
Sam's didn't have a bulk Mike n Ikes bag
No they don't carry them at my Sam's here.
I do the same thing but mine is more risky and I could end up doing time
Not sure what you mean by that or why, but I'm not even going to ask! 🤔 Good luck with your decisions and hopefully you don't end up in any legal troubles! 👍🏼
cool video. just subbed.
Thanks. 👍
Cool I have one and it's just here empty not use it all man.
You should fill it up and see what it does... It may pay a phone bill or something for you every month! Lol
Yeah it's true. Thanks man.
@@miguelsoto3368
Denada 👍🏼
I used to live in that apartment complex wtf
Lol
El chapo of vending machines
Lol
Have you ever had a smaller machine get stolen?
Came close to losing machines a few times when businesses closed down, but since I check them regularly I've always been in time to get my machine back out.
Right on, thank you.
@@TheCyclone59
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7*12 isn't 81. It's 84
Lol I know! That's why I put in LARGE GREEN LETTERS 84 right when i said it.
How often do you refill?
Collections and refills vary from location to location, but typical cycle runs between 30, 45, or 60 days.
That’s exactly what I’m doing 6 so far
I just got two candy machines and I have one at a local donut shop! Hope it goes well
👍 Hope your locations do well.
House of Chumps how do you place them there? Do you offer s commission for the owner?
@@friarjunk9281 I have the same doubt
you profitable yet?
@@roundtrip385
Yes, but it I'm always reinvesting my collections to continue to grow with more machines and more products to fill the new machines so it takes a while to actually build a very profitable route. Flipping machines has really helped in the process of developing my route.
How much goes in the bank
Profit is usually around 2/3 of gross. Usually I try to reinvest most of it for continued growth. 👍🏼
It’s 84 he did the math wrong 😂😂
Yep. Got confused with the number of the candy. But I put a big green 84 top of the screen when I made the mistake. 👍🏼
i recon he eat one of them lol
Ok Wonka I C U🤑😉
Lol 👍🏼
Hey mike I think I am going to do candy and gumball machines after I save up a little since you know how bad can it be
Yes buddy take your time and grow smart.👍
Chrome Vending Yea can't wait
@@AzanKhan just start small with the used candy machines, then grow your business organically from there.
trackable 939 Yea I will Try to do so. I also have a vending channel check it out. Azan Khan.