[Noisebridge-discuss] Vending Machine

[Ryan Rawson]

zipcar includes gas, the gas for that trip will probably be around
$20, 10 mpg + 70 miles is how I got there.

Therefore zipcar is a much better deal than uhaul.  Plus zipcar
includes insurance, has convenient locations, flexible pick-up and
drop off times, no counter staff to deal with, etc.

As for a vending machine, it's hard to say.  Relying on the honor
system doesn't work past a certain size, and (un)fortunately
noisebridge is that large.

Go noisebridge!

-ryan

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 12:26 PM, Patrick Keys <citizenkeys at gmail.com> wrote:
> Forget the zip car.
> Get a uhaul.
> Uhaul's are 20 bucks plus a few cents per mile.
> Plus you gotta return it with the same amount of fuel that was in it.
>
> Uhal is a much better deal than zip car.
>
> I still say the vending machine is a waste of money.
> We can't pay our bills, yet we can afford a noisy inefficient vending
> machine?
>
>
> Patrick
>
>
> On 12/23/2010 11:07 AM, Nicholas Iannone wrote:
>> So I have a guy who will sell us a soda machine which is a Dixie 368
>> Soda Vending Machine:
>>
>> pretty sure this is it:
>>
>> http://www.vendingmachinesworldwide.com/dixie-narco-368-siid-can-soda-vending-machine-dixie-368-siid.aspx
>>
>> <http://www.vendingmachinesworldwide.com/dixie-narco-368-siid-can-soda-vending-machine-dixie-368-siid.aspx>for
>> $400 bucks
>>
>> I'd rent a zipcar that's a truck and pick the machine up in Benicia, CA
>> (about 50 min away)
>>
>> zipcar costs are $11.50 /hr x 3hrs = $34.50
>>
>> This is the ad I called (i think the guys name is gary):
>>
>> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/for/2117064488.html
>>
>> he offers 90 day warranty and he says it's quiet. the machine supposedly
>> can handle both cans and bottled water.
>>
>> It can charge any price between a nickel and $9.95 but all items have to
>> be priced the same.
>> <http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/for/2117064488.html>
>> here are the features, pay attention to the last one:
>>
>> from http://www.compvend.com/equipment/Dixie368.htm:
>>
>>     * */Machine Data/*
>>
>>       *Dimensions* 72"H x 37"W x 29"D
>>
>>       *Weight* 675 lbs.
>>
>>       *Electrical *115 VAC 60 Hz. 11.5 AMPS
>>
>>       *Selections* 8 Items
>>
>>       *Capacity *376 12 oz. Units
>>
>>       *Column Configuration *4 Wide / 62 Cans : 4 Narrow / 32 Cans
>>
>>       *Pricing Individual* $.05 to $9.95
>>
>>       *Coinage* Mars or Conlux Coin Mech and $ Bill Acceptor
>>
>>     * Newly Designed Merchandising Door
>>     * Triple-Depth High-Capacity Can Vending
>>     * Large Package Delivery Door
>>     * Simple Field-Conversion for Different Packages
>>     * Multi-Pricing Capability
>>     * Historical & Interval Accounting Data
>>     * Automatic Service Diagnostics
>>     * CFC Free, Lint Tolerant, 1/3 HP Refrigeration System
>>     * Attractive "Can on Ice" Graphics* W00t!
>>
>> Costs:
>>
>> Vending Machine: $400.00
>> zipcar costs are $11.50 /hr x 3hrs : $34.50
>> Timer to save electrical costs: + $16.51
>> http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-SA110-Heavy-Appliance-Timer/dp/B000DZC226/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293130282&sr=8-1
>> <http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-SA110-Heavy-Appliance-Timer/dp/B000DZC226/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293130282&sr=8-1>
>> -----------------
>> grand total : $451.01
>>
>> seeing as we have $460 committed on the Wiki we have enough to do this.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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