VENDING MACHINE EQUIPMENT We are fortunate to have a handful of machine manufacturer members who display a great variety of bulk vending machines each year at our Annual Convention. Bulk vending machines are not expensive - typically between $40 and $125 per machine for non-electronic units (compared to perhaps $1,000 to $3,000 for the larger, electrically operated kinetic bulk vending machines or other vending machines that dispense soda, cigarettes, candy bars, etc.) Most operators enjoy long useful lives with well made vending machines and therefore are prepared to spend a little more to buy a quality machine. You are therefore urged to compare and inspect several different varieties of machines before you select. Among the most important considerations are reliability, suitability for your particular purpose, the ability to withstand abuse, attractiveness and cost. The public generally and children in particular will abuse your machines. Sometimes the abuse is accidental (a child tips over a machine while trying to climb on it) and sometimes the abuse is intentional (trying to break in to steal the contents or the coins). Machines that are designed with parts that can be easily changed if damaged may assure longest life.