✅ MISTAKE #1 — Buying the Wrong Machines

Why this one mistake destroys vending profits before you even get started.

If there’s one decision that can make or break your vending business from day one, it’s the machines you invest in.

Too many new operators fall into the same trap:
✅ They buy the cheapest machines they can find on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist…
✅ Or worse — they buy outdated machines that look like they’ve been running since the 90s.

And what happens?

• Machines break down constantly
• Customers can’t pay because they’re cash-only
• Locations get frustrated and kick you out
• Your “bargain” machine ends up costing you thousands

Why Cheap, Outdated Machines Kill Profits:

❌ Older machines break down more often — which means refunds, angry customers, and downtime
❌ You miss out on 70% of sales if your machines don’t accept credit cards or mobile payments
❌ Many old machines are impossible to repair because parts are obsolete or impossible to find
❌ Some locations won’t even allow outdated, unattractive machines because it makes their business look bad

Here’s How to Avoid This Costly Mistake:

✅ Choose machines that are credit card-ready — This isn’t optional anymore. People don’t carry cash.
✅ Invest in reliability — not just the lowest price
✅ Understand the difference between:
✔️ Refurbished professional-grade machines (done right)
✔️ Used junk that people are desperate to unload
✅ Buy from trusted suppliers — not random sellers who disappear once the machine breaks

💰 BOTTOM LINE:

Buying the wrong machines might seem like a way to “save money” — but it’s the fastest way to lose money, burn locations, and destroy your reputation.

I’ve watched vending operators lose $10,000+ in lost sales and contracts because they tried to “go cheap” here.

📘 Covered in: Beginner Course, Module 1 — Choosing the Right Machines
👉 Take me to this module or continue to Mistake #2 — Choosing Bad Locations