For your information: - Some vending machines are operated by code, lock, and key mechanism or commonly by the coins that are thrust in - You could find vending machine companies through the sources like local phone books or even online - Before you opt for a company to set your deal with, make sure to do some groundwork regarding their background, hours, and the kind of services offered, frequency of refilling items etc - Target the licensed ones that provide the machine of your choice without being talked into compromising - Remember to get written quotes and prices related to all services There are many types of vending suppliers available, like the distributors who sell the machines or even the products to you directly and will be of assistance to you in financing as well. Sometimes, the retail wholesalers, who have an easily reachable inventory, resell machines at wholesale prices. Brokers are the ones who act as the medium between the manufacturers and the suppliers. The options in the selection of a vending machine depends on what it contains like candy, gumballs, crane game machines, toys, bottled water, honor snack boxes, stickers, ATM machines etc. How to get started? Some ways to get your business to spread its wings are mentioned here. Firstly, rent your machines and just add one or two at a time. Remember, slow and steady wins the race! Secondly, place your machines at locations that have good traffic. Thirdly, you can even purchase well established vending business from the ones who plan to retire from the business. Fourthly, purchase the machines from vending distributors or other counterparts. Research magazines, call local distributors, or look into classified ads for purchasing and see to it that your choice is reliable, easily located, serviced easily and above all it provides good returns. You could get income ranging somewhere between 25 cents to 20 dollars per each item and it depends on the type of machines you operate. What more, this income keeps adding up with the addition of more vending machines!