I also know how crappy it felt to have forum members (not this one) tell me that I should just dump those machines and start fresh with better ones. How we protect your privacy Min Price : List Price : 2.39 Did you just throw it away? Min Price : Some products sell well in a retail store or snack machines (like MM plain chocolate), but will not do well in a bulk machine - DI and Altoids seem to also fit that bill. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. The thought just came to me that a vending machine that would sell 2 Altoids for a quarter would be a big hit. Sounds better than have equipment sit in my warehouse! Even in high yielding accounts. When that occurs, consignors agree, as spelled out here in Clause #12 in our Terms and Conditions, to pick up items within seven days of notification (usually via email) by Pot Of Gold Estate Liquidations, LLC, or else those items will be forfeited, to be disposed of at our discretion. Your use of this website is governed by our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. May be willing to ship if buyer sets it up and pays for it. EVERYTHING MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL ON THE DAY OF THE AUCTION REGARDLESS OF WHEN IT IS PICKED UP. No refunds will be given due to disputes over the validity of information contained on COA(s). Selling Price : 1.5 Why did you receive an email from us? You will pay Westside Mail Center for shipping charges. Price Type : Min Price : About 75% of the time it vended 2 pieces, and 25% of the time it vended 3 pieces. Or 35.1% cost of goods. Price Type : . These bids are NOT THE FINAL RESULT. Let's face it our customers want the high sugar bad for you stuff, so give them what they want my friend. All I have is time and cash flow. I have not seen an Altoids or DI machine on location for over two years now. Max Price : Non Combo Product 14 new, 4 used, 2 for parts and 2 on location, where I pulled out about $60. You would have to rehab it too, so folks wouldn't think they were getting those god awful altoids. Selling Price : 19.99 2. Min Price : However, if you can find this gum at 2-4 cents a piece (keep in mind, a gumball costs 1.3-1.8 cents depending on the size, and thats bigger than this)-- it would be very profitable! 36% product cost is going to be tough. The first winners were chosen by Paul McCarthy, Cindy Sherman, and Rirkrit Tiravanija. Additionally, every package is insured based on invoice value, plus $7.50 for packing material and handling, as well as $2.25 for signature confirmation. Max Price : Non Combo Product $('.product-grid-container-columns > *').wrapAll('
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Selling Price : 2.59 List Price : 5.5 Please feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions about approximate shipping charges. Margins are high. Min Price : Marks & Spencer produces a near identical product called "Curiously Strong Mints". Selling Price : 2.19 As I said, I didnt get scammed Cant believe people even though of paying so much! You will pay Westside Mail Center for shipping charges. If Bidder does not agree to these Terms and Conditions, Bidder is not authorized to make a bid on or buy any item. Saw this in another thread and thought you might find it interesting. 3. Packing and shipping of large items and hard-to-pack items will be handled by Westside Mail Center. And when they realize that you are not actually selling Altoids or DI, they may rebel by not buying any from your machines. They are the kind that have double sides selling candy on both sides. By It is missing the clear plastic as well as the cash bin as you can see in the photos. Email Privacy Policy Original Price : 3.0 I ended up settling on trident white peppermint sugar free gum. But i am very interested in operating them! Selling Price : 6.0 It is the responsibility of the interstate purchaser to be aware of the laws of their state regarding the legality of receiving any item, and for providing us with a receiving FFL Dealer in the bidder's locale. Price Type : The email address {0} has been subscribed to the email list. Original Price : 1.0 Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. . 2022 AZFirearms.com/Pot of Gold Estate Liquidations. Absolutely no exceptions will be made regarding this policy. That is the hard truth and unfortunately there is not much positive to say about those machines and products at this point, sorry to say. And out of curiousity-- does anyone have any info on Rocketvend? 7. Min Price : Thats my point. You will clear $1247 from one box of of 9900 count gum at two pieces for 25c. Selling Price : 8.79 , . Any grading or authentication by any third party, including any statements made on certificates of authenticity, grading certificates, valuation certificates, certificates of appraisal, gemological laboratory reports, or any similar reports or valuations are exclusively the opinions of the authors, and are not the opinions or statements of Auctioneer. --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------. By bidding on any item, Bidder accepts and agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, and specifically acknowledges that these Terms and Conditions constitute a binding contract. For gum, I tried a BUNCH of different gum out. Keys also not included. Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule. Min Price : Anything you need as fast as you need it! The cheapest I have found trident white so far is at walmart for 3.9 cents per piece. I am a happy camper! Gladstone took his idea to the next level by contacting Kraft Foods Global at their corporate headquarters in East Hanover, New Jersey. You won't want to miss this no-minimum-bid, Live & Internet Auction which features Guns, Coins, Jewelry, & Collectibles! You could possibly get by with vending hard pressed candy or chickle gum. All items offered for bid or sale are sold "AS IS," "WHERE IS," and without representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind, whether created by statute or by common law. Sharing and Usage Max Price : Non Combo Product Max Price : Stand Up Bag Peppermint Puffs Mint Candies, 46 Oz. Ill place 10. swap them out in a year if need be and keep going.Its not a bad play. List Price : 4.49 Flavors include peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint, wintergreen and two sour flavours, cherry and apple. Original Price : 2.89 The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept bids in any increment he feels is in the best interest of his client, the seller. Original Price : 0.0 You may begin previewing and bidding online! So I went no further, until a craigslist posting. Everything will be sold "as is, where is", with no guarantees of any kind, regardless of statement of condition made from the auction block. (if you guys know of a place please share ). Price Type : 9. Preview begins at 10:00am, live auction starts at 6:00pm. ", "Altoids FAQ: Is there a story behind the Altoids tin? . Min Price : Price Type : *Online bidding closes at 5:00pm Price Type : Min Price : Absentee bids become part of the live bidding action during the auction and are entered by a Proxy Bidder who acts on behalf of the absentee bidder. That's a markup of over 3700% I think even if it vends 3 or 4 pieces, you will still be doing good, considering that most venders vend about 10 pieces of those brands of tabs. Also I would like to thank LandJGroup, that's a really good idea about trying a different wheel, thanks. If you received a mailing from us, (a) your email address is either listed with us as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information in the future ("opt-in"), or (b) you have registered or purchased or otherwise have an existing relationship with us. Two important facts point towards the continuing success of Altoids Gum vending machines: one, the uniqueness of the product, which combines mass appeal with an illustrious, high-end brand image, and secondly, the fact that the vast majority of the country represents an untapped market waiting to be introduced to this concept. This and all business is about Margins! Min Price : 11. For ideas on the condition of this, please look closely at all the photos. I believed in my idea and I knew in my heart that the Altoids Vending Machine would be a great idea and people would buy Altoids Chewing Gum from it., After dozens and dozens of phone calls, Gladstone finally was given the opportunity to put his idea into action. // SB-13556 - temp ITEMS NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 30 DAYS WILL BE FORFEITED (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL MONIES PAID FOR THE ITEM OR ITEMS). No website comes up! Selling Price : 1.49 "Wrigley to invest $14M to make Altoids in its Chattanooga, Tenn., plant. This vending machine would be great in a man cave or casual room. [5] Flavours included raspberry, citrus, apple, tangerine, and mango. This auction is contracted and managed by, MAN CAVE DEALER - COLLECTIBLES & MORE! Let them know you are calling about Pot of Gold Auctions and reference the auction date and lot numbers. Min Price : I realize I can sell the machines for more, or at least to get my $ back. ", This page was last edited on 17 July 2022, at 13:09. Min Price : rfkContent.prepend(sidebar); 8. Are the Altoids and DI machines specifically designed for those specific products only? If you got the time it might work. Original Price : 6.0 (Click to View Lots). The Bidder is responsible for knowing which item he is bidding on. May be willing to ship if buyer sets it up and pays for it. Anyways, I have always been intrigued by the Dentyne Ice machines and Altoids Machines. Shipping charges are: exact cost, we generally ship via USPS and FedEx, shipping costs start at $7.50 depending on weight, size, and distance as the shippers' fee schedules dictate. $('.product-grid-container.site-row > *').wrapAll(''); Selling Price : 1.99 I ended up purchasing a guys 22 altoids machines for $500. List Price : 2.19 For sale is an Altoids chewing gum vending machine. The live auction starts at 6:00pm. [6], In 2003, breath strips in peppermint and cinnamon flavors were introduced. ON-LINE ABSENTEE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED UP UNTIL 1 HOUR BEFORE THE LIVE AUCTION BEGINS. But, just to let you know that there are alternatives. Selling Price : 3.79 Max Price : Non Combo Product List Price : 1.25 List Price : 19.99 They claim they are a mint! Looking for gum in peppermint (since that's on the giant tin) also it had to be sugar free (since that's all over the machine) and it had to vend a reasonable amount per vend (this was the hardest part, most gum only vended 1 piece per vend, which was too little in my opinion). I would buy a truckload. We use security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system. I've been looking for the gum for the last several months. Min Price : IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO VERIFY AND CONFIRM THE SHIPPING ADDRESS AS IT APPEARS ON EACH INVOICE (Found in the Sold To section of each invoice). We have created this email privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy and the protection of your information. Limited edition passion fruit sours were also released around Valentine's Day in 2005 in a larger 2.3 oz tin instead of the standard 1.76 oz sours tins that had been released up until then. [citation needed], In 2014, Eclipse Mints, another Wrigley product, were rebranded as Altoids Arctic, with the tin remaining identical save for labelling. 1 watcher, 0.0 new watchers per day, 27 days for sale on eBay. List Price : 1.99 Altoid mints other than those labelled "sugar-free smalls" contain gelatin. let rfkContent = document.querySelector('.product-grid-container-columns'); I may be doing that. These bids will become a part of the action at the live auction as Absentee Bids. Introduced in 1780, Altoids mints were originally marketed to relieve stomach discomfort. What gum did you use? I knew I would buy product from such a machine, so why wouldnt others?, However, coming up with a Million Dollar idea is the easy part. I bought them used from a co-worker, and I paid too much. . I am desperate for this gum at real wholesale costs!! So I am an newbie to the board and been in the business for about 2 years. Location: Washington, Illinois, US, Normal amount watching. This clause pertains to consignments. LOTS MAY NOT BE RETURNED BASED UPON A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION IN GRADING OR AUTHENTICATION. List Price : 1.49 Original Price : 0.0 They are more luctant to buy-- than a nasty handful of old stale candy. Condition: Used About 50" tall this stands. Selling Price : 0.75 They were discontinued. A name for these kits is Bug-Out Altoids Tins, or BOATs. Price Type : Price Type : Max Price : Non Combo Product The rebranded mints were released in only Peppermint, Wintergreen, and Strawberry, doing away with the wider varieties of Eclipse such as Cinnamon, Winterfrost, and several other flavors, as well as the chewable. List Price : 1.19 The VENDiscuss Forum And despite this boards attitude, I still see these on location in the Midwest! Not to rehash the past here. List Price : 3.69 Selling Price : 1.29 Items which have been left unpaid and not picked up within 7 days will become property of the auction house and resold at our discretion. 1. DEFINITELY on the high side when it comes to gum. Plus the machine cost me nothing, and it's already placed (the guy that owns the restaurant said I could clean it up/return it right where it was already, so no locating = awesome ) I also put on new locks, just a random extra vendstar I had for the money box and a random extra 1800 for the top candy canister. The information contained on the COA is added to the written descriptions of items solely as an attempt to fully disclose any information accompanying the item, and in no way constitutes a guarantee of the validity of the information on the COA. Sour hard candies in round tins were introduced in 2001 but were discontinued in 2010 due to low sales. 11.5.19 - Online bidding closes at 5:00pm. Bidder agrees that upon processing a credit card, debit card or other bank card, such payment shall be immediate and irrevocable, and Bidder shall not dispute, challenge or reverse any such payment or charge. [10], A Retrocomputing hobbyist computer, the RCA 1802-based Membership Card microcomputer kit, is designed to fit in an Altoids tin,[11] and CMoy pocket headphone amplifiers often use the containers as an enclosure. Original Price : 0.0 Items which have been left unpaid and not picked up within 10 days will become property of the auction house and resold at our discretion. When you become the winning bidder at auction you have effected a contract and will be expected to pay for items in which you were evidenced to be the successful bidder. Googles these machines and this gum over 500 times! Selling Price : 4.49 Will they do a private label or one run? Id take the 5 profit on 15 more heads for servicing them every 3-6 months. Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC. Price Type : Selling Price : 5.5 Therefore, he is advised to further guard his items at his own discretion. By the 1920s, the original cardboard box had been replaced by the more durable distinctive metal tins of today. Well when these machines are in the right places-- bars, coffee shops, colleges-- where people want fressh breath! Visit our sister company AZFirearms.com View our full catalog of quality items up for auction at PotOfGoldAuctions.com Tag Words: Coin-op, Vintage, Candy, Gum, Dispenser, Commerce, Vending, Business, Coin Op ZC1955 DM. Wonder where this Gladstone charachter is? Dont know what sources you all use but $150 for 25lbs of gum is not a deal. No, it's not. At this point, there is no supplier out there that can sell this type of gum (to vendors selling it for just a quarter) and make any kind of profit. document.querySelector('.category-grid').classList.remove('category-grid'); Questions about a news article you've read? As before, each tin contains 1.2 oz (34g), or about 50 mints. Keys are not included. And Wrigley discontinued the line. It's much better priced too, at $33 for a 9900ct box. They are cheap and golpher, but they look nice! Price Type : Still a pretty cool piece. Vending is about oppurtunities and if we can get this gum produced. these machines with make $$$$!! Selling Price : 1.0 Original Price : 0.0 Price Type : Looking for gum in peppermint (since that's on the giant tin) also it had to be sugar free (since that's all over the machine) and it had to vend a reasonable amount per vend (this was the hardest part, most gum only vended 1 piece per vend, which was too little in my opinion). But hopefully I'll be able to search the internet/costco/other places and see if I can get the gum even cheaper. They are niche products at best. But hopefully I'll be able to search the internet/costco/other places and see if I can get the gum even cheaper. - ALTOID CHEWING GUM VENDING MACHINE GUMBALL DISPLAY ALTOIDS 25 CENT MACHINE - APPROX 51" - SEE PICTURES! About 50" tall this stands. Original Price : 0.0 Some candy/gum manufacturers are simply not interested in the bulk market and will not package their products to accommodate bulk vendors, but they would rather focus on the retail and snack market instead. They are not producing it. Absentee on-line bidding is now open! Even KSL locates the breast cancer machines! AUCTIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY COURSE OF DEALING, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER CREATED BY STATUTE OR BY THE COMMON LAW. Also cant believe Kraft foods entered a contract with these crooks! Bidder understands and agrees that Bidder is relying solely on Bidder's inspection, evaluation, information and judgment when submitting a bid regarding any item, and that Auctioneer makes no representation or warranty concerning the value, condition or authenticity of any item offered for bid. My personal feeling is that vending only two tabs of gum for 25c is going to only cause pain. 25 Cents for 2 nibs of gum. const sidebar = document.querySelector('.category-facet-sidebar'); I am going to place them! The gum has not been seen in stock in US stores since January 2010 and has been discontinued. When placing bids on item(s) accompanied by COA(s) it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to research the company or entity which issued the COA and base bidding activity on the strength of the reputation of the company which issued the COA(s). A charity route with about 600 locations! That means the cost of good will be on average .75(2x3.9) + .25(3x3.9) = 5.85 + 2.925 = 8.775 cents per vend on average. In the last three months, Candy King of America has purchased close to 53 Million pieces of Altoids Chewing Gum from Kraft Foods. Pot of Gold Estate Liquidations DBA AZFirearms.com, Step 1: Check Email Address (Every account must use a unique email address), Nov 5th Antique, Gun, Jewelry, Coin & Collectible Auction. 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The irreverent, quirky personality of Altoids mints has led Altoids to be a top-selling mint in the U.S. List Price : 3.79 List Price : 2.89 Tuesday, November 5th 10:00am - start of auction.Shein Petite Swimwear, Rechargeable Radio With Bluetooth, Black See Through Mesh Dress, Luxury Apartments Norwalk, Ct, Surface Grinding 304 Stainless Steel, Esv Personal-size Study Bible-genuine Leather Black, Sequin Applique Dress, Greenworks 18 Replacement Chain, Magnetic Float Sensor For Water Level Controller, Trauma Counseling Madison, Wi, The Elements Of Journalism 4th Edition, Yama Mountain Gear Cirriform Min,
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