[Noisebridge-discuss] Vending Machine Update & Requests

[Jared Dunne]

Casey-

Anything under $0.55/can (including CRV) would be better than what we
are currently able to get for Hansen's.  Ideally, we'd stick with
Mandarin Lime flavor since that's sold really well in the past when
available in the machine.  That said, if they only have "variety"
cases or some other flavor (non-Diet) then it might be cool to mix it
up a bit.  I just acquired more Hansen's than the machine will hold,
so a single case would probably be a good start.  That said, if the
price is insanely cheap (20-30 cents a can) and you get two cases,
then I can move the Hansen's into a vending slot that holds more
product (60 versus 32 cans).

Let me know if/when you bring in the case(s) for stocking.  We might
not have room for them in the machine, but I suspect we can find a
place to hoard them until there is room.  I'm happy to handle the
stocking if you drop them off or you can try following the stocking
instruction on the wiki.

Thanks!
Jared-

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Casey Callendrello <c1 at caseyc.net> wrote:
> Costco now carries one or two of the Hansen's flavors. I wasn't paying
> attention at the time, so I don't know the price, but I should be going
> there in the next few days and could grab a case or two. What's the
> maximum price per can you're looking for?
>
> -c.
>
> On 03/11/2011 02:08 AM, Jared Dunne wrote:
>> First, I just wanted to update everyone on how things are going with
>> the vending machine.  It's been at Noisebridge for 2 months now, and
>> so far it has contributed $312 towards the NoiseBridge general funds.
>> Initially, we reinvested much of the revenues back towards getting it
>> stocked up full with delicious beverages.  Now that it's pretty much
>> full these days, even more of the revenues will become NoiseBridge
>> donations going forward.  I would not be surprised if in the near
>> future the machine was generating over $200/month in revenue for
>> NoiseBridge.
>>
>> Here's the latest flavors available:
>>     * Slot 1: Coke (28)
>>     * Slot 2: Sprite (45)
>>     * Slot 3: Diet Coke (40)
>>     * Slot 4: Mountain Dew throwback (33)
>>     * Slot 5: Dr Pepper throwback (2)
>>     * Slot 6: Hansen's Mandarin Lime (6)
>>     * Slot 7: Pepsi (14) [Not popular -- to be replaced]
>>     * Slot 8: A&W Root Beer (18)
>>
>> Coming Soon: Squirt will be the featured guest in the soon-to-be-empty
>> slot #5.  Vote with your dollars to decide if Squirt should replace
>> Sprite in the lineup.  Hansen's fans, don't fear, another restock is
>> coming if it's empty already.  More Coke, Diet Coke, and Root Beer are
>> also going to be stocked soon.
>>
>>
>> Secondly, we have a few requests for help or input around the vending machine.
>>
>> The first request is for help about exploring if using Costco can help
>> stock the vending machine more easily and cheaply.  I do most of the
>> stocking with my car via Safeway trips, and have no problem continuing
>> doing so, but if we can do it better why not..  Right now, we've been
>> stocking at about $0.30-0.40/can for Coke/Dew/etc products and
>> $0.55/can for Hansen's via buying from Safeway when things are on
>> sale.  Is anyone a Costco member?  I don't even know what Costco
>> carries nor what the delivery/online order situation is, so please
>> chime in if you can help in providing that information/research.
>> Specifically, we need to know if they will deliver to NB and what the
>> costs and conditions might be.  Also, we need to know if they carry
>> Coke, Diet Coke, Mt Dew Throwback and/or Hansen's, since those are
>> very popular.
>>
>> Next, in the same vein, if anyone has ideas on how we can get the
>> Hansen's unit cost down more that would be excellent.  Right now the
>> best I've seen is $3.99 for 8 at Safeway.  Rainbow gets them in cases
>> but only sells them by 6pk.  Target has good Throwback options but no
>> Hansen's that I've seen.
>>
>> Another is a donation request for those paper coin roll things.  If
>> anyone has any rolls for Quarters, Nickels or Dimes they can provide,
>> please let me know and/or place them atop of the machine.  Mostly, the
>> Quarter rolls are needed most often, but some of the Nickel & Dime
>> rolls would also be welcomed.
>>
>> And finally, we are curious if people would like to see a snack style
>> vending machine added to the space.  We ask since Gary, who sold us
>> the soda machine, told Nick that he has a snack machine available.  We
>> can get more information if there is interest.  It could be used for
>> actual snacks, circuit hacking kits, t-shirts, etc..  We could to pay
>> for the new machine by either docratically hoarding vending funds over
>> the next few months, or consensually use the money the machine has
>> already contributed to NB general funds.
>>
>>
>> For your convenience here's the official wiki page for the vending machine:
>> https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Vending_machine
>>
>> Jared & Nick-
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