Now, these vending machines aren't just REBORN - they're better than new!
Art*o*mat is celebrating it's 10th Anniversary as it uses old retired cigarette vending machines to distribute art around the world!
With over 400 artists contributing to the project, there is quite a variety of artwork available. The goal is to make art a part of our everyday lives: what does that better today than a vending machine!
Art*o*mat takes those old pull knob vending machines that the junk yards refuse and turns them into eye-catching, functional pieces of commerce.
Each machine has a unique look and design depending on the type / theme of the hosting establishment. Then the art is wrapped in cellophane like any respectable vending product should be
Everyone is very familiar with electrical snack and soda vending machines. They are the ones that have a dollar bill acceptor built right into the front of the machine along with a keypad where you punch in the letter / number of the selection you desire. Then, an electonic motor turns to allow the product to dispense. Also, an electronic coin changer inside is dispensing any change that is due.
Mechanical snack and soda machines are usually much smaller, much lighter, less secure, less expensive, and provide lower product capacity than most electrical machines. They are made for smaller vending locations so that you can get a return on investment in a reasonable amount of time rather than investing too much in machines that are an overkill for a location.
Mechanical vendors / mini combo vending machines work similar to gumball machines. For the best explanation of this, I've created a 9 minute video that will show you:
What a mechanical vending machine looks like
How a mechanical machine is filled with product
How a customer uses a mechanical vending machine
How a dollar bill can be used with a mechanical vendor
How a mechanical vending machine differs from an electrical vending machine
You can find mechanical vending machines at www.USEDvending.com or www.4MEGA-Vending.com
