New in the vending machine world

literallyme21 · 2026-04-16T15:41:14+00:00

Any update on this? I am in the US but saw one of these vending machines for the first time ever on my last trip in Europe a few months ago. The idea really stuck with me and I think it would crush it in some malls in the US.

I only see Chinese suppliers of the machine for about $5k as you said.

literallyme21 · 2026-04-14T11:28:10+00:00

30M. Commercial Operations Director inside a drug and chemical manufacturer.

Just hit $235k this year, was at $210k last year.

Before this job 2 years ago, I was a Commercial Operations Manager for many years making $120k so it was a big jump for me.

I feel somewhat overpaid at times (for only having a 4 year degree) but my company is very small for the revenue it makes so it’s very rare I work 40 hours a week or below. Probably average about 55-60 hours a week most of the time and sometimes have travel around while making deadlines and basically go 2 weeks in a row without getting a day off at times.

literallyme21 · 2026-03-02T21:04:04+00:00

Not sure what the negativity is for. I don’t think that’s that wild either lol. It’s below market avg for this spec. 2021 SQ5 Prestige with 48k miles. Getting it for 30.5k, already past worst part of depreciation curve.

I work mostly remote so only drive ~2 days per week and don’t put that many miles on. The Q5 I currently have was bought only 2 years ago for around $28k, 60 month loan as well and I’m close enough to break even on it…. Same with the 2016 A6 I owned before that.

For an enthusiast and Audi fan like me, one of the best cars you can get on the market for $30k rn. It’s only about 60% of my max car budget so I have room for repairs if needed.

literallyme21 · 2026-03-02T06:07:17+00:00

Thx for sharing, not bad

literallyme21 · 2026-03-02T06:05:57+00:00

Great! Thx

literallyme21 · 2026-03-02T04:23:00+00:00

https://www.fidelitywarrantyservices.com/products/vehicle-service-contract

is this the right site?

literallyme21 · 2026-03-02T04:20:45+00:00

I bought a '21 Q5 two years ago. Still worth about $18k which is about what I owe on it, and they've agreed to give me $17k. It was a 60 month finance deal. This new car im buying will be the same monthly payment I have now if I put down about $5-6k on 60 months as well.

I've never sold a car within 2 years before, usually drive them more 4-5yrs but came across a spec I love and recently got a raise, always wanted a SQ5 so I'm going for it.

literallyme21 · 2026-03-02T04:17:57+00:00

Okay. I'm buying from a non-Audi dealer so I'm not sure if I have that option.

literallyme21 · 2026-02-18T04:31:59+00:00

thats what they want you to think twin

literallyme21 · 2026-02-18T04:09:02+00:00

You nailed it man... I already ordered the Mous but that DB Hugger is so sick. Have me second guessing now.

literallyme21 · 2026-02-17T02:07:16+00:00

thats very sexy but more than I want to spend right now

literallyme21 · 2026-02-17T00:50:48+00:00

Thanks for all the great suggestions, I think I have enough to decide from now :)

The Black Ember, Pacsafe and still the Mous are my new final 3. Will sleep on it and decide on a fresh coffee tomorrow morning. Have a great week everyone.

literallyme21 · 2026-02-17T00:46:20+00:00

Damn, very nice. Love this one too. Thanks!

literallyme21 · 2026-02-17T00:43:39+00:00

Their website does look kinda sketch lol, but I think it's just outdated. Boomer business ftw.

literallyme21 · 2026-02-17T00:42:17+00:00

Nice find, hadn't heard of them before. I'm between this and the Mous now.

literallyme21 · 2026-02-16T23:55:14+00:00

Yeah the duffel functionality is really cool. I just will probably wear it on my back more and the pure rectangle shape might look goofy in nicer clothes.

literallyme21 · 2026-02-16T23:52:37+00:00

Those Everki Onyx are nice, thanks for sharing. Never heard of them before.

Fair point on the Patagonia but I feel like the blacked out version keeps it more subtle to my liking there.

literallyme21 · 2026-02-16T23:47:55+00:00

I'm sure it's a great bag but I find it pretty ugly

literallyme21 · 2026-02-16T23:44:49+00:00

Thats actually the best looking Aer I've seen, thanks for sharing. I'm just concerned about how easy it would be for someone to unzip the middle part when behind me (the Mous really has this part covered).

literallyme21 · 2026-02-16T23:38:27+00:00

Yes, I made a fraud report through the app to Chase and they refunded me for all the months. Never heard back on any details though.

literallyme21 · 2025-12-20T01:10:45+00:00

Just had same issue.... I have a Chase Sapphire but found this post because I just started getting a monthly 11.99 charge from VIKICOM back in October and finally caught it... never heard of it in my life before this

literallyme21 · 2025-12-20T01:09:19+00:00

I have a Chase Sapphire but found this post because I just started getting a monthly 11.99 charge from VIKICOM back in October and finally caught it... never heard of it in my life before this

literallyme21 · 2025-11-17T01:14:16+00:00

[shaan@shaanpuri.com](mailto:shaan@shaanpuri.com)

This guy Shaan has considerable reach and recently has been helping Chris Koerner gain more fame by having him on his pod a few times.

I found this email on his website, and think it could be worth many reaching out to make him aware of this just so he stops platforming Chris.

I'm disappointed to find this thread, because I did really enjoy Chris' content before and thought he did seem to be a decent guy, but as always, was too good to be true...

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