I turn everyday snack machines into quirky, pint-sized fun shopping and conversation pieces—each one brimming with local treasures you never knew you needed! Products change out often, so there’s always a fresh fun time waiting inside. Go on and give it a few dollars!
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I have older and newer machines. There's a wide chip bag sized slot, and a narrow candy bar sized slot.
Dimensions
Depth for both slots can be up to 2 inches. Height can be UP TO 7 inches tall, however under 7 inches is preferred.
Wide slots can hold 5 inches wide. So a 5x7 product can fit, but prefer a bit smaller, like a 4x6, or 5x6 work great.
Narrow slots are 2.5 inches wide in newer machines, and 2 inches in older machines. Think a tall business card or bookmark shape, 2x4, 2x5, 2x6 work well.
The coil covers the product at 2.5 inches tall.
You want to make sure it's apparent what it is ,just by looking at it, so clear, eye-catching labels matter!
Products can't be thin and flimsy. They need a little substance to stand up straight and some thickness to not slip off the shelf. You can add more thickness by adding a thick cardboard backing. You have a branding opportunity here! Even adding a little candy in the bottom of the package works too.
Pricing: Machines can vend items up to $20.00, so keep that in mind before sharing your wholesale product and price lists with me.