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Many people think vending machines only dispense basic snacks and drinks. However, with custom vending machines, the options to sell other products have opened up exponentially. Aside from the traditional food and beverage vending machines, there are smart vending machines, touchscreen vending machines, wall-mounted vending machines and custom retail vending machines.

What can you sell in a vending machine?

Custom vending machine manufacturers can design any of the above vending machines. All types of items can be sold in these machines, from traditional custom vending machines found in office buildings, transportation stations and other public spaces selling water, coffee and salty snacks to custom-made vending machines that sell lipgloss, cupcakes and electronics. Custom candy machines are popular in schools, indoor playgrounds and amusement parks. Custom hair vending machines have found popularity at airports and hotels for people who need to replace hair products and accessories forgotten at home. Other popular vending machines include makeup, electronics, gift cards and even champagne. The possibilities are limited only by the imagination for bespoke vending machines.

What types of vending machines are there?

With water and other drinks being the most popular items sold in vending machines, traditional food and beverage vending machines are the most common. A newer market for vending machines revolves around smart custom vending machines. These personalized vending machines are controlled by a computer and use cloud-based management systems. The cloud is able to track inventory and monitor sales in real time. Highly sensitive scales, claws and conveyor belts can dispense products that come in a range of sizes, shapes and styles. These upgraded vending machines can greatly increase sales because they offer a wider variety of products, accept cashless payments, offer touchscreen selections and often use elevators or conveyor belts to ensure that products are not dropped prior to a customer retrieving them.