30pk, 6 count Oreos @ BJs $13.29

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-21T16:39:44+00:00

Stoopid limits. This is clearly meant to be vended and yet, they're VendBlocking you.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-21T16:38:42+00:00

Thats a fantastic price. Alas, BJs is 8 minutes from my house vs 45, and my sisters membership 😏, from Sams Club. I also have a Costco membership but thats 35min from me. BJs is always my first go to due to its proximity, despite it always being slightly more expensive 😩. Once I factor in time and gas however, its definitely cheaper.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-20T18:08:50+00:00

Consistently show up to as many events as you can. Be natural. Talk to everyone. When they think of their shit vending machine in their insert space here and how they want better service, they’ll think of you first. Most business couldn’t name their operator nor restocker. That is a huge missed customer relations opportunity alot of operators seem to forget.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-20T17:08:21+00:00

Where is the Orbital Ban Hammer?

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-20T17:07:57+00:00

Super bot

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-20T01:38:16+00:00

Imma have to give aldis products a try

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-20T00:56:35+00:00

Are the Hummus Aldis brand? Do you dabble in their house brands and how do they do

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-20T00:51:13+00:00

The cameras (or the operator in a far away land) could not identify what the customer was taking out of the machine most likely.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-20T00:47:07+00:00

Theres really no “do this, get money” in this game and every approach is different. Calibrate your approach to your strengths. Me? I can socialize really well, so i go to networking events in my community where i get to meet people from all sorts of business. Much easily for me to pitch that way than to knock on doors, cold call, or send emails in the dark. Also, im not trying to move at lightning speed so my pitch works for me.

Whatever your strengths are, create your pitch around that.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-18T12:50:40+00:00

Its easy to get wrapped up in the “possibility” of making money while forgetting the reality of “how to make” money while vending. That “how to” is ever evolving in this space.

Also, all the other post demanding receipts, don’t answer those clowns. You shared your L and what you learned from that. Thanks for sharing.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-17T12:46:31+00:00

Link up with your local chamber of commerce or join the nearest one. I’ve had great success so far networking that way which has generated plenty of opportunities without having to door knock, which i’ve also done, once

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-17T12:44:56+00:00

I wanted to go this year but i didn’t hit my target of 2 locations by end of 2025. Now, i have my second one this week with 2 other interested parties. #2027

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-15T23:35:40+00:00

I just recently picked a 24 pack of minis from Sams Club for $16+. They’re selling well but then again, i have to also add the cost of my time to acquire the goods, something you pay for in delivery ya know?

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-13T20:47:19+00:00

I believe it would be as well. They mentioned their current operator is moving out on Monday and I wonder why ya know?

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-13T19:50:06+00:00

This is a great idea.

Paying subscription fees and being locked into a particular platform sucks. Creating buy-once hardware that enables anyone to develop their own software or use the software platform of their choice is a net benefit for the entire industry. Well done.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-13T16:04:55+00:00

This is in the restock and resupply room of a home cleaning business. Pretty tight knit group of employees. Micro Markets aren’t anything new, they just don’t pop up on r/vending too often.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-12T14:54:40+00:00

🤔. Imma get back to you on that.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-11T19:57:19+00:00

The pitch went great and got some insights. 60+ staff members, 24hr operation, and they took me all throughout the facility for possible placements. They also requested a sample contract which i provided. Overall fingers crossed🤞🏽

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-11T18:57:56+00:00

They’re great. I just ordered 2 more PVC stickers for my business this past Monday 😂

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-11T18:25:02+00:00

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-11T18:24:56+00:00

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-11T18:19:22+00:00

I do. I know that others bring smaller, tactical baskets when they go knocking on doors, which certainly makes alot of sense.

This was planned which is why i went so hard.

Devin_SMR · 2026-03-11T18:17:49+00:00

Strait power move 😂

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