When starting a new vending machine business or expanding your current operation, the main priority after finding suitable location is investing in machines. With technology advancing at such a rapid rate and so many choices on the market, it can be difficult to figure out which machine is best for you. Global Vending Group is an industry leading provider of vending machines and vending machine parts, and we understand why customers might have a tough time deciding between new vending machines and used vending machines when looking to grow their market footprints.

Here are some questions to ask when shopping for machines:

What’s Your Budget?

Generally speaking, used vending machines are available at a lower cost than new ones. Just like any other technology, older products drop in price as newer products emerge. However, used vending machines will most likely not include the same features and benefits as new machines, so the lower price does come with an inherent downside. If you’re working on a tight budget, a used machine might be best.

Who Are Your Customers?

Patrons of a high-end gym or shopping mall are going to expect to see the newest tech and gleaming, brand-new machines. Visitors to a motel, however, are used to seeing older, clunkier machines. Consider your target audience carefully; your vending machine needs to fit in with its location to ensure potential customers trust in your products.

What’s the Machine’s Condition?

There’s a big difference between a refurbished and restored used machine and a machine that’s been simply picked up off the street. Global Vending Group’s used vending machines are refurbished and checked for quality, but that might not be true of other machine sellers. A low price isn’t worth the hassle of a faulty or broken machine.

The choice between new and used vending machines is a tough one, but in the end comes down to your specific needs. For more information please visit www.GlobalVendingGroup.com or contact us at 800.592.4220 with any questions.