Shoppertron/Stentorfield Machines

[strachan79]

Hi All,
New to this site.Operated a catering company in Cambridgeshire for 6 years before returning home to South Africa.
Looking to set myself up in vending game.Keen to use Shoppertrons and Stentorfield Fusion Instant brew machines.Do you have to use special pods for machine or can it be any instant coffee?
Already have 3 operational sites-need to set up at least another 7 by September.
Anyone recommend a reputable seller/refurbisher of these types of machines.How would I go about changing coinmechs etc to South african currency?
Any advice most welcome.
Mark.

[Coin Operated Group]

Any instant coffee will do if its an instant whipper on machine. Just check the canister hasn't got a brewer unit fitted in the dispense side.

Sellavend refurb to a high. Standard and I'm sure coin solutions will be able to sort out your coin mechs before they go out. Speak to roger at sellavend tell him we passed details on from forum.

Hope this helps

Matt

[strachan79]

Cheers Matt- appreciate the advice.
Mark

[strachan79]

Hi Guys,
Please advise what it takes to convert a shoppertron 431 from a card facility to coin and note reader.Apart from coin mech and note reader what else is required?
Thanks,
Mark

[Coin Operated Group]

Crane do a coin conversion kit, then after install you simply change the settings in menu to change giver.

[strachan79]

Hi,
Is the Stentorfield Fusion a good reliable coffee machine? What is involved in maintaining it and how often?
What would be a realistic net profit margin after all direct costs here in % terms?
Much appreciated in advance.
Mark

[Coin Operated Group]

fusions are very reliable, stay away from bean 2 cup as they are a headache to set up. No real maintenance just regular cleaning. Drinks cost 8-10 p per cup most sites are 30p per vend.

less machine price , breakdown costs & your associated costs (fuel etc)

regards
Matt

[strachan79]

Hi Matt,
Apologies for late reply.
Thanks for info.
Mark