Energy shot vending machine

[Vend And Glow]

Hey everyone just wondered what you think of these machines?

I have noticed a few operators in the states doing this but can't find anything in the UK.

Energy shots are very popular now and i wonder if a machine selling these shots would do well in office blocks or call centres etc?

My machine would vend these shots and wondered if it's worth giving it a go?

[Vend And Glow]

Oh one last thing, does anybody know what the shots cost wholesale? does anybody have an account with Booker cash and carry or something that could find out?

Cheers

[Venderbase]

I'm sure there was a guy on here last year selling energy powder.
Have a look through the Introduction forum maybe.

[Vend And Glow]

Oh right i am actually thinking of the little shots that Red Bull do.

Come in a little bottle, usually on a shop counter or something.

[Venderbase]

Ahh right.
This is who I was on about http://nationalvending.org/forum/viewto ... =47&t=2494" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Big Chris]

Lee,

I'm not sure of the prices but they sell for around the £1 mark in shops if i am not mistaken, there are lots of differant variations; Red Bull, Monster, Relentless and other home made brands.

My only thought would be if i really wanted to sell this product i could maybe sell it through my towers now, as i just pop it into a empty container. Would have to check the sizing of it, if not a normal size container then deff a maxi tub. Downside to this maybe do i really want to sell this next to my sweets, and is there a market for it?

They would also have to go in bars or where they could be monitored by staff, as if i am not mistaken it's illegal for any to buy these who is under 18, due to the caffene in them and other products. So if this is the case, then i can't see any advantage to the venue, as they could go to a cash and carry and get themselves, sell them and make more money.

Please don't see what i am saying as having a go, just some things to think about.

Kind Regards
Chris

[Vend And Glow]

Lee,

I'm not sure of the prices but they sell for around the £1 mark in shops if i am not mistaken, there are lots of differant variations; Red Bull, Monster, Relentless and other home made brands.

My only thought would be if i really wanted to sell this product i could maybe sell it through my towers now, as i just pop it into a empty container. Would have to check the sizing of it, if not a normal size container then deff a maxi tub. Downside to this maybe do i really want to sell this next to my sweets, and is there a market for it?

They would also have to go in bars or where they could be monitored by staff, as if i am not mistaken it's illegal for any to buy these who is under 18, due to the caffene in them and other products. So if this is the case, then i can't see any advantage to the venue, as they could go to a cash and carry and get themselves, sell them and make more money.

Please don't see what i am saying as having a go, just some things to think about.

Kind Regards
Chris

Chris i don't see you as having a go it's constructive.

I wasn't actually thinking of putting them in bars i was thinking more call centres and large offices etc. These are the type of people that buy the bottles.

The bottles actually sell at around £3 in shops and the effects will last up to 5 hours.

For me it's a simple case of changing the decals on the machine and finding a site to try it. They are gaining a following now unlike a few years back when it was tried in vending machines, so it may be worth giving it a go?

[Big Chris]

Lee,

Did you give this a go. If so another thing to think about is that plenty of 16 & 17 year olds working in a call centre, how would you get round that??

Regards
Chris

[Vend And Glow]

Lee,

Did you give this a go. If so another thing to think about is that plenty of 16 & 17 year olds working in a call centre, how would you get round that??

Regards
Chris

Hi Chris, no not yet but did some reading up on the age limits and there doesn't seem to be any.

It seems however that it is some shops policy (like asda) not to sell to under 16's.