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Vending machines have been around for a very long time. The first company using vending machines appeared in Great Britain in 1887. Today, Japan is considered the leader in the number of machines. There, the share of trade through vending machines exceeds 60%, that is, there are 20 inhabitants of the country for each vending machine. Japan is followed by the USA and European countries, where, according to the latest data, there is 1 machine gun for every 40-100 people.
Given the pace at which the vending industry is advancing, it is not surprising that the number of types of goods that appear inside the vending machines is constantly growing. In our TOP, we have collected 90 unusual vending machine ideas from around the world. They decided to exclude, perhaps, only the most common ones - for example, devices for selling coffee and carbonated drinks, snacks, jewelry. So, let's start with the most banal and move towards the craziest!

90. Tie vending machine

If suddenly a Japanese in a hurry to work or a business meeting forgot his tie at home, he will not have to puzzle for a long time where to buy a new one. It is enough to find the nearest "tie machine", and business reputation saved. Such machines are indispensable in cases of spilling coffee on a tie.

89. Cotton candy vending machine

Cotton candy can be sold not only by a good-natured rosy-cheeked uncle with an ingratiating smile, but also by a vending machine. The process is fully automated: you just need to fill a special container with sugar in time, add water and clean it once a week. If a few years ago such devices were found only abroad, today they can also be purchased in Russia.

88. Electronic cigarette vending machine

In connection with the fashion healthy lifestyle life and the ban on smoking in public places, electronic cigarettes have become in high demand. Looking at this, entrepreneurs decided to sell them through vending machines. For the sale of these goods, there is no special need for sellers, who also need to pay a salary.

87. Banana machine

Spotted in Tokyo in 2010, this banana dispenser sold five fresh bananas. Fruits are kept chilled inside, which allows them to wait for their customer. Interestingly, banana dispensers have long been tested on Russian soil. Back in 2008, the fruit company JFC tried out the banana trade through vending machines, which installed several such machines in St. Petersburg schools. So that bananas do not lose their presentation, they need to be changed to fresh ones every two days.

86. Ice machine: ice vending machine

Well, who doesn’t like to drink a glass of cold fizzy soda, fragrant juice or a mug of foamy beer in a hot summer? Especially for those who want to quickly cool their drink, there are ice machines. As a rule, ice is given out in cubes, and the water for it goes through several degrees of purification in order to comply with hygiene standards. drinking water.

85. Book vending machine

The business is well-known, but not as widespread as the vending trade in newspapers and glossy magazines. Well, really, what kind of literature can be sold in vending machines, especially those located at stations and in the subway? Light detectives on the road and, perhaps, bestsellers. There is not much good fiction in the slot machines, and how to read the annotation to the work is also not entirely clear: you definitely cannot do without a special display with information.

84. Board game machine

If the sale of DVDs through vending machines is no longer in demand, then board games are unlikely to ever become obsolete. This was also decided by Japanese entrepreneurs who decided to trade board games with the help of vending. Many famous games can be purchased in the machine, for example, Monopoly.

83. Rice vending machine

Rice is the number one product in Japan, and it would be very strange if the Japanese did not sell it through vending machines. This 24-hour vending machine, for example, sells rice in 10-kilogram bags right away. And why be trifles when it comes to universal love?

82. Vending sale of children's designer

LEGO can also be sold through vending machines. Constructor - entertainment is quite running and popular, besides, the shelf life of such a product is not limited in any way. This proprietary machine, for example, famous brand installed at one of the railway stations in Munich.

81. Automatic "All on the road"

This German machine called Berlinomat Design Automat is perfect for those who love spontaneous trips. It is located on the territory of railway stations and sells accessories, shoes, clothes and other things necessary for long journeys.

80. Vending wine trade

There are wine vending machines in Europe and the USA. Two supermarkets in Pennsylvania were among the first to try this type of vending. The devices were equipped with an alcohol tester - the car will not serve drunk customers. In addition, the client is required to present documents to verify the age and look into the security camera so that the security guard can approve or cancel the purchase.

79. Tapcomat

Sometimes you can even buy slippers in the vending machines. For example, the Havainas brand became famous for its “tipper” in Sydney in 2012. To make it easier for customers to make a choice, a hint was drawn on the floor with footprints of different sizes. Another "tipper" with beach shoes was created by the American chain of shoe stores Old Navy. The company launched a promotion where anyone could get slippers for free for posting on Twitter with the address of the location of the device. The location of the machines, according to the company's plan, changed daily.

78. Butcher's machine

One of the pioneers in the meat vending trade was a hereditary butcher from Spain, Mikel Izarzougaza. His family store had a vending machine selling various types of meat, deli meats, sausage products and sandwiches. Products are loaded into the machine as they are sold, which allows them to be always fresh. Shopping is available in 5 languages, including Basque and Castilian.

77. Furniture spare parts machine

Why not sell furniture spare parts with a vending machine? Especially if you are a world-famous chain, and your furniture is available in almost every home. Everything is quite simple: the same spiral dispensing mechanism, the same appearance, only on the shelves are various fasteners, screws and other trifles.

76. French fries machine

For many entrepreneurs who follow the latest in the world of vending, it is no longer a secret that vending machines are actively mastering fast food cooking. This French fries vending machine was opened in Brussels in 2013. Cooking time for potatoes is only one and a half minutes. The customer is given a 135-gram portion, sauce of choice, a bag of salt and a plastic fork. According to the Belgian culinary tradition, potatoes are fried in beef fat.

75. Cupcake vending machine

Who told you that only perishable products can be sold in vending machines? This is completely optional. The main thing is to equip the machine with unusual products that will be swept off the shelves before they disappear. For example, in the US, the confectionery company Sprinkles Cupcakes decided to sell cupcakes - small cakes made from dough with cream. In order for the products to remain fresh, you need to monitor the machine daily, that is, a passive business in the case of cupcakes will not work.

74. Vending machine for selling bicycle parts

Auto parts vending machines appeared in 2013 in Brooklyn, New York. They work around the clock and offer cyclists the most necessary little things. Cyclists do not have to wait until the morning to, for example, purchase a repair kit, a bicycle light, a new camera or other things. At the time of the appearance of such machines, the cost of goods ranged from 5 to 30 dollars.

73. Bike helmet rental machines

Another one interesting idea in this area - rental of bicycle helmets. Reports of the appearance of the first such units can be found in reports for 2010 and 2013. The heroes of the news are the Australian Melbourne and the American Boston. In both cases, it was a rental, but Australian customers were also able to buy a helmet for good.

72. Lampomat

A few years ago, the Savelovsky Machine-Building Plant announced the creation of such an automatic machine, and Mosenergosbyt became a partner in the project, in the building of which the first such automatic machine was installed. To protect products from damage, the developers had to make an elevator delivery mechanism. At the end of 2015, the opening of vending machines for the sale of LED lamps was also announced in Zelenograd near Moscow.

71. Umbrella vending machine

In cities like St. Petersburg, an umbrella is indispensable. But if it is suddenly not at hand, then vending machines for their sale will come to the rescue. The first such devices appeared in the Northern capital in 2011. Prior to this, "umbrella machines" had long been known in Japan and the UK.

70. Machines for forgetful moms and dads

WeGoBabies machine guns are designed for parents who forgot to bring diapers, food, a pacifier and other little things for their child. In the assortment of the machine you can find napkins, drinking cups, rattles, children food, sunscreen and so on. The company installs its devices in airports, amusement parks, museums and shops.

69. Football vending machines

From time to time, in different parts of the world, there are also vending machines selling soccer balls. And this is not surprising, because football is considered the number one sport on the planet. An increase in the number of such units is observed on the eve of or during major championships, especially when it comes to a country hosting a World Cup or a continental championship. Sometimes they are installed for other reasons. This machine, for example, is installed in a sports complex in New York, allegedly due to the fact that during field battles, participants often lose their balls, and they constantly need a quick replacement.

68. Sports nutrition machines on demand

Automata sports nutrition SuppNow is much smarter than regular sports nutrition vending machines. When using them, it is not necessary for a person to understand numerous names and brands. Just indicate your need, and the machine itself will suggest the necessary supplements, ranging from pre-workout fat burning supplements to post-workout energy replenishment. The company installs its devices directly in sports halls.

67. Farm salad vending machine

This vending machine from startup Farmer's Fridge is renowned for its environmental friendliness and customer care. The harvest is at 5 o'clock in the morning, and by 10 o'clock the salad and snacks are packed in jars and are in the window. At 6 pm all prices are automatically reduced by exactly one dollar. Lettuce jars are made from biodegradable plastic and can be returned to a special receptacle.

66. Mashed potato dispenser

This machine from famous brand Maggi is capable of handing out cardboard cups of ready-made mashed potatoes. These units were most popular in Singapore, where they were installed everywhere. The machine instantly mixes boiling water and mashed potato powder. Then all this is poured into a substituted container, thickens and poured abundantly with chicken or meat sauce.

65. Noodle machine

The Ramen-square was created by University of Chicago student Leonard Kahn to brew noodles. The American got the idea, of course, from the Japanese, but decided to improve it somewhat. The trick of the device is that students must come with their own noodles, and the machine will cook it itself. The device itself is desktop and resembles a kitchen counter, which is ideal for installation in student dormitories.

64. Vending machine for sushi and rolls

Japanese cuisine has conquered Russian gourmets so much that sushi and rolls will soon not only be served in every restaurant and cafe, but also sold through vending machines. Today, any entrepreneur who has an extra 150-200 thousand rubles can purchase these. True, so far the “sushimats” themselves do not cook, but only store and cool, so sushi chefs can not be fired.

63. Machines with comfortable shoes

The idea of ​​installing vending machines with comfortable shoes in nightclubs was proposed by a student from Munich, Isabella Fendt. On herself, she repeatedly experienced what it means to dance in high heels, and then return home after a disco. And so the first machines with disposable ballet shoes appeared in Bavaria. Shoes come in different sizes and, of course, colors to be sure to match your evening outfit. Similar vending machines called Afterheels selling ballet flats have also been installed in the UK.

62. Vending sale of medicines

Cities such as St. Petersburg and Moscow already know what vending machines selling medicines are, but for the rest of Russia, this is still a curiosity. In the US, this type of vending has long been common. To purchase the necessary drug, you need to give the machine a prescription. Thinking about installing something like this in our country, it will not be superfluous to re-read the legislation several times, which tends to change periodically.

61. Whiskey vending machine

Retro minute in our TOP. USA, 1964, whiskey vending machine for bottling.

60. First aid machine

In this machine you can find first aid for sunburn, cuts, blisters and bee stings, as well as bandages, rubber gloves, hydrocortisone wipes and gauze compresses. The machine was invented by 14-year-old American schoolboy Taylor Rosenthal while working on a project for the School of Young Entrepreneurs. While playing for his high school baseball team, he noticed that with minor injuries, it can be difficult to find a regular Band-Aid nearby. The teenager refused to sell his idea even for 30 million dollars.

59. Vending Machine

Zoom shop machines and similar units of other names are representatives of automatic kiosks that can be found today in the USA, Europe and Japan. Their assortment is much wider than conventional vending machines, so you can buy anything in them, from ordinary carbonated drinks to tablets.

58. Bottled sake vending machine

Agree, it would be surprising if Japan did not sell sake for bottling through vending? Sake is an integral part of this country. Also, like fig. This automatic bartender just offers traditional Japanese alcohol to those who wish. With a couple of beers.

57. Machine that makes you do physical exercises

This machine is called the Nike FuelBox, and it brings people a healthy lifestyle. It was created for wearers of the Nike FuelBand fitness bracelet, which allows you to collect points and achievements for performing certain exercises. These points have become a kind of currency, for which you can buy branded clothes in the machine.

56. Bookcrossing machine

The machine invented by the creator of vending bookcrossing Dina Clark. When you buy a book from a vending machine for $2, but after reading it, you don't throw it away, but return it to the vending machine. The project was conceived as a charity: part of the proceeds from the work of the machine was directed to the construction of schools in Africa.

55. Bibliomat: vending machine selling old literature

The creator of this machine is the owner of the Canadian bookstore The monkey's paw Stephen Fowler. In order to find the owners of old literature, he came up with a unique machine, to create which several pulleys, levers and phone call. To use the machine, you need to drop two dollars into the receiver, after which the machine will give out a book randomly selected from 50 copies.

54. Manicure Machine

Manicure-capable vending machines originated (guess where?) in Japan. The first apparatus was constructed there in 2002. Today, the number of such units around the world has increased markedly, but not all customers can entrust nail care to machines. In this area, there is a strong attachment to a person - a proven master.

53. Pizza machine

Perhaps this will be news to you, but pizza machines appeared already in 2009. Torghele has developed the first machine capable of baking pizza with fresh ingredients. In front of the client, the machine mixes flour and water, kneads the dough, adds toppings of choice. Today, pizza machines are produced in many countries of the world, including Russia. You can find out more about how to open a business on pizza machines.

52. Dirty water vending machine

By inserting a dollar into a Dirty Water machine, choosing one of the flavors (malaria, cholera, typhoid, and so on), a person can get a bottle of contaminated water. Did you believe? Of course, this is not true. In such an unusual way, UNICEF decided to draw the attention of New Yorkers to the problem of lack of clean water for children in disadvantaged African countries. The slogan under which the donation machine operated was “It takes only $1 to provide a child with a clean drinking water within 40 days."

51. Gun Vending Machine

This machine would certainly have been listed among the most original examples of vending, if it also worked for real. The joke is that you can throw money into the machine, but the device will not give out a weapon. Thus, the South African Union Gun Control Alliance decided to urge citizens to reduce the number of firearms on hand. The machines were installed in shopping malls and campuses, and all the money of citizens went as donations to the fund of the union.

50. Pornomat

In Japan, you can easily find vending machines with porn magazines. In general, as you will see further, scrolling the material to the end, this is only the lesser of the evils that the Japanese are capable of in relation to intimate vending. In Russia, the trade in porno magazines is unlikely to take place. In any case, when one of the entrepreneurs tried to sell porn films through a vending machine in Voronezh, law enforcement agencies immediately reacted.

49. Vending machine that makes burritos

The Burritobox machine, designed for Mexican food lovers, can make burritos. It appeared in California, in Beverly Hills, where it was prepared from the eggs of "free" laying hens, which had never been imprisoned in poultry farms. Cooking time is only 60 seconds.

48. Vending sale of baguettes

A street vending machine capable of selling hot bread was invented by the French baker Jean-Louis Esch from the city of Moselle. Up to 120 semi-finished products can be stored in the refrigerator of the machine at the same time, which are baked in an average of 10 seconds each. For his invention, the Frenchman even received the Grand Prix of the President of France.

47. Meowcomat

Polish vending machine Miaukomat advertises cat food. But to get a free sampler, a person needs to meow loudly and plaintively into the speaker, after which the device will give him cat food. Similar machines were exhibited in several shopping centers and attracted increased attention from visitors with children.

46. ​​Bra and underwear vending machine

Appeared in Japan back in 2013 in the Une NaNa Cool brand store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. The principle of operation of the machine is quite simple. To purchase a bra, customers simply need to enter their size on electronic scoreboard and pay a fee.

45. Graphomat: Spray Vending Machine

The Graffomat vending machine sells cans of graffiti paint. A few years ago, such machines began to appear in Europe and America. Very handy if you're painting walls at 3am and you suddenly run out of paint. The idea is rather controversial - many consider such devices to encourage hooliganism. Although, if they were installed near gray and boring industrial zones and abandoned neighborhoods, and not in the city center next to historical buildings, hardly anyone would strongly object.

44. Emergency contraceptive machine

Students can purchase emergency contraceptives from a vending machine at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. In addition to condoms in the car, you can find morning pills after intercourse and pregnancy tests. In general, a condom machine today is a fairly common thing and has long been called a condom machine. You can already meet condomats in major cities Russia.

43. Animal feed fish vending machine

The world's first fish vending machine for animal feed was installed in 2010 at Japan's Tobe Zoo. In this way, the administration decided to deal with those visitors who ignore requests not to feed animals with fast food and various harmful products.

42. Soap dispensers

Several vending machines for soaps, rinses and liquid powder dispensers have been installed in supermarkets in Spain. The local manufacturer reduced its costs for water consumption, production of plastic and cardboard several times, and buyers got the opportunity to dose their purchases and save significantly.

41. A machine that allows you to win a drink for a virtual trick

This Pepsi vending machine was installed as advertising company to the World Cup and allowed to win a bottle of soda for doing virtual tricks. For example, you need to hold a virtual ball on your foot for 30 seconds, passing through various challenges. Stunts are monitored by special motion sensors.

40. Toilet paper vending machine

39. Pancake vending machine

This domestic unit called "Blindozer" is capable of preparing pancakes in the presence of the buyer. Moreover, pancakes are prepared with fillings that can be loaded into the machine up to 30 various kinds. The client's order is completed in just 2.5 minutes. Also, the machine is unique in that it can monitor the expiration date and independently turn off the supply of missing products.

38. Automatic machine with a person inside

This machine is more of a marketing ploy than an idea for a business. So, in order to gain loyalty to the brand, she once put people in her vending machines in London Nestle company. Machines that talk to a person are called Human Vending Machine. When buying chocolate bars, the “live” machine talks to the client, gives the purchase in person and gives a hint which sweets are better to choose. In addition, such a machine is extremely polite and will never allow itself not to give change.

37. Christmas machine

Another example from the same series. The "walking" Muji Christmas Machine, which appears every Christmas on the main street of Barcelona. Hidden inside the machine is a salesman who pretends to be Santa and offers the city's residents to buy holiday souvenirs.

36. Vending sale of scooters

Chinese inventor Wang Yixing came up with a way to fit dozens of scooters in a vending machine. Instead of creating a new bulky unit, adapting it to the issuance of scooters, she decided to have a hand in the scooters themselves. Wang Yixing made them foldable. As a result, the buyer receives a flask 50 cm long and 6.5 cm in diameter from the machine.

35. Vending Aquarium

An automated aquarium from the Sea of ​​​​Desires company allows you to feed the fish for 100 rubles. You don't have to do it yourself - the aquarium will do everything by itself. All you have to do is deposit the bill into the bill acceptor. Oh yes, you also need to make a wish. The machine is magical! Well, as an advance, the device will immediately give you a souvenir magnet with the symbols of the World Wildlife Fund.

34. Martini Vending Machine

How many martini vending machines have you seen in your lifetime? In this machine, developed by the Russian company EmWi, this alcoholic drink is loaded directly into bottles, and directly from them is poured into a glass from a tap. The device is equipped with a flow cooler and two channels for pouring different types alcohol.

33. Fish broth vending machine

When the first such machines from Nitanda appeared in Japan, there were queues of those wishing to make a purchase, and sales from one machine reached up to 200 bottles per day. The fact is that Katsuo Dashi fish broth is a traditional ingredient in most Japanese dishes. Soups, sauces and main dishes are prepared from it. The most expensive broths you can buy from these machines are flying fish broths. The cheapest are from kelp.

32. Seed bomb vending machine

In the United States, there are vending machines for seed bombs - plant seeds formed into balls with compost and clay. Seed bombs are a very popular item among greens and amateur gardeners. They are usually thrown into areas devoid of vegetation or to restore lost forest cover. Gardeners love seed bombs because they don't require holes or seedlings. In addition, this is a convenient way to annoy a neighbor, planting weeds in his garden without penetrating into private territory.

31. Machine for the exchange of things

This machine was designed in 2012 by Brooklyn-based designer Lina Fenkito. Unlike most vending machines, Swap-O-Matic allows you not to buy a new thing, but to get rid of an unnecessary one or get the necessary thing for free. In other words, it's a vending machine. To use the machine, you need to create your account and get points that you can both earn by leaving things in the machine and spend by getting them out of it.

30. Canned bread vending machine

What-what? Yes, yes, no cupcakes or even cakes, namely canned bread! The machine, as you might guess, comes from Japan. If desired, the buyer can choose bread stuffed with chocolate chips, coffee or fruit.

29. Airport poster printing machine

Once, the Dutch Thibaut Bruna and Olvier Jansen noticed that people use home-made posters and streamers to meet people at airports, often using even sheets. Then they decided to create a special machine for the rapid production of posters. Today, such machines are installed at airports in the Netherlands, Belgium, England and Canada. To create a poster, you need to select or upload a background, set the size, print the text, decorate it and deposit an amount from 10 to 20 euros, depending on the size of the poster.

28. A machine that prints literature on a cash tape

In Grenoble, France, it was decided to install devices in several public places that allow printing short stories on cash register. The length of such cash receipt ranges from 8 to 60 centimeters. The author of the "literary-vending" project was the French publishing house Short Edition, which specializes in short literature in the "three-minute reading" format.

27. Chicken egg vending machine

If in Russia about vending machines chicken eggs started talking recently, then in Japan and the USA they have not surprised anyone for a long time. There, such devices appeared back in the 40s of the 20th century! As you might guess, they are usually cells so that buyers can independently get eggs out of them.

26. Jeansomat

German brand Closed decided that buying jeans should be as easy and simple as chips or chocolates. After that, "jeansomats" appeared in Italy, working on the same principle as conventional vending machines. The first such machine was opened at the Florence airport and was intended for travelers who did not have time to run into a clothing store before leaving. The main disadvantage of the idea is that you need to know your size exactly, because the machine works without returns.

25. Art vending machine

Art-o-mats are a series of old cigarette vending machines that have been adapted to sell small pieces of art and souvenirs. In the early 2000s, several dozen of these machines were placed in museums in the United States. All souvenirs were only 3 by 5 inches and were made by hand by about 300 artists involved in the project. It could be anything from photographs to sculptures. 50% of the proceeds went to the author, the rest went to the budget of the company servicing the machines.

24. Automatic restaurant

There are vending machines in Amsterdam that offer customers a full range of dishes, comparable to the assortment of an entire restaurant. The menu mainly presents ready-made fast food, which only needs to be heated. The network of automatic fast food is called FEBO, the concept of which is based on the so-called "wall of cells", united by a single payment system. Such machines have been operating in Holland for more than 70 (!) years.

23. Instant Key Making Machine

In the United States, automatons have long been engaged in the manufacture of duplicate keys. All you have to do is insert the original key to scan, select the key design and wait for the shape to be cut. It will be cheaper to make a regular duplicate. If you order a “printed” key, painted, for example, in the colors of your favorite team or national flag, the production will cost more.

22. Vending machine for black caviar and delicacies

This is one of the famous slot machines that was installed in the prestigious Beverly Hills area of ​​Los Angeles. These machines sell dozens of varieties of black caviar, as well as other delicacies like snails and truffles. All this is offered to be eaten with mother-of-pearl spoons. The prices in the machine correspond to the pathos of the machine. For example, in 2013, the buyer had to shell out $500 for an ounce of beluga caviar.

21. Breathalyzer dispensing condoms

A machine called Johny be good (“Johnny, be good”) was installed for a PR campaign by one of the English dating sites. By blowing into the breathalyzer tube, the client can get a free condom. However, for this, the degree of his intoxication must satisfy the conditions for healthy sex. There are 10 such degrees in total, starting with the category “Sober” and ending with the category “End of the game”.

20. Jewish Booklet Vending Machine

In 2009, vending machines selling religious booklets appeared in Jerusalem. For a small fee, anyone could receive a piece of Jewish wisdom, such as passages from the Torah and other religious texts. Inside you can also find books and video tutorials on religious topics.

19. Vending machine for church candles

In some European countries, candle vending machines are common. They are installed neither more nor less in churches and cemeteries. In particular, such units are available in the churches of Barcelona and in the cemetery of the Finnish city of Tampere. The idea has a pretty reasonable start. Since church shops are open only at certain hours, it is not possible to buy candles in the evening or at night. On the other hand, the desire of entrepreneurs to increase profits in such places may seem rather blasphemous to many.

18. Machine for feeding stray animals

This machine gun from Turkey can hardly be called a "soulless machine". With it, you can do good deeds. Namely, to feed the homeless animals. Moreover, in order to start the feed dispensing mechanism, it is necessary to lower the used plastic bottle. The company that developed the machine managed to do both a charity event and profitable business, because the cost of the collected containers exceeds the cost of feed.

17. Vending machine that sells syringes to drug addicts

This machine, originally from Berlin, was invented as a method of combating the spread of HIV infection and hepatitis. He sells sterile syringes for drug addicts. If you think that this machine is unique, then you are greatly mistaken. In Europe, no one is surprised by vending machines that sell sterile needles and syringes. For example, in France there were 250 such machines in 2003.

16. A vending machine that sells crack pipes to addicts

And this machine also cannot be reproached for the lack of humanity towards drug addicts. For just a few cents, he allows drug addicts to purchase a clean crack pipe. It was installed at the Vancouver Addiction Resource Center and caused a lot of controversy among the Canadian medical community regarding the fact of its existence.

15. Vending toilet

The development of the Russian company "CLEAN TOUCH LTD" allows you to solve such an intimate problem as the cleanliness of contact with the toilet seat. Many people are categorically afraid or disdain to sit on toilet seats in public places. All sorts of tricks are used, ranging from stocked newspapers as bedding to taking “eagle poses”. Instead of these torments, the company proposes to equip the toilets with a system for automatically wrapping the lid with disposable film, as well as a wall sensor that will allow you to avoid unnecessary touches. The second part of the device is a payment receiver, which is mounted on the wall.

14. Vending machine for toy breasts

Not all Asian women can boast of large breasts. But what can I say, even the "two" for many of them is the ultimate dream. So it is not surprising that such unusual machines can be found in Asia. Whether these breasts are used as a safe alternative to implants, or whether they are some kind of anti-stress toy for men who lack large sizes, is not known for certain.

13. Bicycle rental machine

For Russians, this may seem surprising, but the first machine that allows you to rent a bicycle without human participation opened in Holland back in 2006. The author of the development called Bikedispenser was a company of the same name from Amsterdam. "Bikedispensers" allow you to rent a bike in 15 seconds and are installed at metro stations, entertainment centers, parks and car parks. After ordering, the bike automatically "floats" out of the hole in the machine.

12. Stress Relief Machine

The Passive Aggressive Anger Release Machine is the name of the device developed by designers Yarisa and Kublitz. This is the only device in our rating that allows you not to receive or exchange something, but to destroy it. For example, if your boss got you, you can put money in a bill acceptor and destroy a vase or a porcelain figurine with pleasure on your face.

11 Sleep Vending Machine

The development of the Russian company Arch Group has a telling name SleepBox. These are machines that, for a fee, allow you to ... climb inside and relax! The size of the "Slipbox" is only 3.75 meters. Inside there is a bed, a table for a laptop, a mirror, a TV and several chargers for a laptop. These private spaces are ideal for airports, train stations and hostels. Both single and double machines are available for sale. Time of use - from 15 minutes and more.

10 Celebrity Vending Machine

No, with the help of this machine you will not be able to buy Leps or Lady Gaga. Firstly, because the Icon Vending Machine is Japanese and the stars “in it” are exclusively Japanese, and secondly, it does not sell stars. He sells only a short meeting with them. This vending machine is located in one of the Tokyo cafes called Noodol Cafe, and the user only gets the opportunity to have the selected star serve it. You can chat with her, but no more than three minutes. Among the celebrities are Japanese fashion models, participants in reality shows and youth pop groups.

9. Live worm vending machine

Selling live bait through a vending machine is a common business for entrepreneurs from the USA and Europe. Fishermen love this kind of vending. Interestingly, there are also experiments in opening baited machines in Russia, for example, in the Kaliningrad region, where they were among the first to guess trading in worms. The main thing is not to confuse maggots or bloodworms with human food.

8 Live Rhinoceros Beetle Vending Machine

In Japan, the sale of rhinoceros beetles through vending machines is well established. Along with hamsters, cats and other animals, these creatures are the favorite pets of local residents. Moreover, in Japan they love to arrange fights of rhinoceros beetles. Males are most valued for large horns, so they cost about three times more than females.

7. Live Crab Vending Machine

If machines with live worms and rhinoceros beetles can still be somehow imagined, then a machine selling live crabs cannot even be dreamed of. But no, it exists. In China, live crabs are chilled and put straight into the spiral mechanism of a soulless machine. Creatures are in a sleepy state and "come to life" under the influence of heat. The Japanese (not without them!) Have their own alternative to such a device - arthropods are allowed to be caught with a mechanical hand.

6. Champagne vending machine with gold and Swarovski crystals

A luxurious champagne vending machine from one of the largest producers of this drink, the Moet & Chandon brand, was installed several years ago in London on the eve of Christmas. The machine, finished in gold and 350 Swarovski crystals, was equipped with a gold-plated elevator to deliver champagne to the window. The drink was dispensed to the customer along with a glass and a sterling silver straw.

5. Marijuana vending machine

In the US, where more and more states are legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, you can find these vending machines selling weed. California was one of the first to adopt such devices, and other states followed suit. Of course, you can't just get marijuana out of a vending machine. The developers have provided identification using fingerprints, and the purchase is possible only with a prescription from a doctor. In addition, when trying to break into each such machine, a police squad instantly arrives.

4. Car vending machine

In Nashville, USA, Carvana decided to move this process completely online to develop car sales. Customers are offered to pick up new cars through a 5-storey vending machine! The building is completely robotized and works on the principle of a conventional coffee machine. Having lowered a special coin into the receiving slot, the buyer starts the issuing process using mechanized manipulators.

3. Vending machine for luxury cars and renting yachts and mansions

Miami Beach has one of the craziest and most pompous vending machines, with which you can buy everything from sailing on a yacht to renting a luxurious mansion, from buying a Bently car to a BMW motorcycle. The maximum limit per purchase is limited to one million dollars. Of course, instead of all these cool things, the machine gives out vouchers, which can then be exchanged for a purchase.

2. Goldomat: vending machine that sells gold bars

The first "goldomats" were installed in Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi, Madrid and Bergamo and allowed everyone to purchase gold bars weighing 1.5 and 10 grams. The gold rate is automatically adjusted every ten minutes. Naturally, the “gold mat” is super-reliably protected from hacking. The name of this miracle is Gold to Go (“Gold to go”), which sounds somewhat derogatory in relation to coffee-to-go-style machines and everyone who buys this coffee.

1. Vending machine for used Japanese schoolgirl panties

It seems like a joke, but it's true. The first vending machines selling worn-out panties of schoolgirls with the smell of the owners appeared in Japan in 1993. Childhood and innocence in the Land of the Rising Sun are considered the standard of sexuality, so the demand for teenage sex in Japan is off scale. It is said that the more lingerie was used by a schoolgirl, the higher the selling price of the item. And how do you order after that to talk about the depraved West and the chaste East?

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Russian entrepreneurs have been actively developing the industry since the 90s of the 20th century. Since the end of the 19th century, American and Japanese vending machines have been selling a wide variety of goods: from cigarettes to underwear. To date, at least one in five retail products are sold in these countries through vending machines.

Typical devices for automated trade in the post-Soviet space were not very diverse: basically, they were devices for selling carbonated drinks and snack products.

Currently, in Russia, automated business has entered a new round of development, and the moneymaker factory brings to your attention an overview of ten new products in the field of vending.

In Russia, the vending business is gaining momentum every year. As the survey data show (see Fig. 1), the domestic consumer is ready to buy from vending machines, and not only the usual coffee and snacks.

Where there is demand, there is usually supply. And modern manufacturers offer vending novelties to business owners. This is done in order to reach a larger consumer audience and increase competitiveness.

Thus, when asked about their readiness to buy goods from vending machines, 12.5% ​​of the Muscovites surveyed answered that they were ready; 47.5% are ready to buy if the vending machine is conveniently located; 21.6% - prefer to go to the store; 5.3% found it difficult to give an answer.

Goods that survey participants are ready to buy in vending machines: 18.9% - foodstuffs; 26.9% - soft drinks; 17.7% - personal hygiene products; 8.3% - dairy products; 10.6% - confectionery; 16% - household goods; 1.7% - other.

Development trends and innovations in the vending business market in 2016

VendExpo is an annual international exhibition self-service systems and vending technologies, on which domestic and foreign companies industries will present not only automated devices, components, ingredients, but also the latest developments in the vending industry.

According to the data obtained as a result of a survey of representatives of key industry companies that took part in the exhibition, the following trends in the development of the vending business in 2016 were noted:

• Against the background of the positive growth dynamics of the industry as a whole, there is an increase in the cost of imported equipment, components and ingredients, in connection with which many vendors are interested in cooperation with domestic manufacturers;
• despite the fact that during the crisis purchasing activity in general decreased, the general willingness of the consumer to make purchases through vending machines increased;
• vending business, according to experts, not related to food products will feel more comfortable compared to grocery business;
• representatives of the advertising business are beginning to actively use vending machines for marketing purposes - they apply images to the device body or broadcast videos on built-in monitors.

Among the innovations at the exhibition were presented:

• mobile payments from Unicum and Vendi;
• NFC technologies from Master Card;
• plug-in payment module bank card from "Terminal Technologies";
• an updated line of coffee machines, a module for interactive management of a vending store from Vavilon Vending Group;
• for the first time at the exhibition, the cellular universal machine ELEMENT was presented by VendShop
• disposable tableware from the company "Pharmacy";
• healthy food vending;
• new product solutions for sale through coffee machines - kissels, cold cocktails and others;
• the debutant of the exhibition was the apparatus that makes pancakes itself - "Blindozer", about it, as well as other novelties, are described below.

The domestic manufacturer of vending equipment and components for it, Vendprom LLC (Vendshop), an exhibitor, offers ready-to-use vending machines. Tatyana Shubina, the company's public relations specialist, in her interview spoke about the equipment produced, including unusual vending machines, as well as about the prospects for the development of the industry during the crisis.

New from Vendshop

Automatic locker ELEMENT SAFE

Such vending machines do not require investments in the purchase of goods or ingredients for their preparation. Cells are designed to store personal belongings. It is advisable to install them in public places: on beaches, in swimming pools, gyms. Automatic cameras are convenient in that to leave things in the cell, it is enough to enter a digital code, that is, there is no need to carry the key to the cell with you and there is no chance of losing it.

The cost of equipment without additional functional modules is 124,000 rubles.

Electronic cigarette vending machine SM 6367

With the ban on smoking in public places, electronic cigarettes and vaporizers have become very popular. It is not surprising that vendors have also become interested in this product. As practice has shown, sales of electronic cigarettes from a vending machine are not inferior to sales in stores. The manufacturer of this equipment offers branding of the machine with logos of electronic cigarette manufacturers and taking into account the wishes of the buyer, as well as a choice of body colors.

The price of the basic configuration is 174,237 rubles.

Vending machine selling flowers, toys and souvenirs ELEMENT

In such vending machines, you can sell any piece goods: flowers, toys, hygiene items, perfumes, souvenirs. This is convenient because in the event of a drop in demand, with a small minimum investment, you can re-profile the direction of the business. Or, taking into account the seasonality of consumer demand for certain goods, change their appearance. For example, on the eve of March 8 and September 1, sell flowers, and before the New Year - gifts or Christmas tree decorations.

For the display of goods, special cells are provided in it, like a storage room. The principle of operation of the machine: the buyer deposits money - the door of the corresponding box opens.

A competent choice of installation site will reduce competition to almost zero.

You can buy the device at a price of 158,000 rubles.

Gold sticker vending machine SM 6367

Another unusual product that can be sold through the machine is golden stickers with various designs that can turn simple items into exclusive ones. Stickers are designed to decorate personal items: gadgets, covers, key chains, household appliances, cars and any other flat surfaces. Those who like to show their individuality will like such mini-accessories.

The cost of the basic configuration is from 174,237 rubles.

Sushi and roll vending machine SM 6367

Japanese restaurants and cafes, as well as mini-shops for the production and delivery of sushi and rolls, have firmly established themselves in Russian market and are wildly popular. It is interesting that Asian delicacies loved by many can be sold through the machine. There is no need to waste time waiting for preparation or delivery. And the bright design of the vending machine case attracts connoisseurs of Japanese food.

The cost of the device is from 850,000 rubles.

Melt water is the most useful "A unique apparatus for the production and sale of melt water Tal-Tal"

A patented model of a fully automated vending machine, which itself prepares melt water using the correct technology and sells it. Productivity - 70 liters of melt water per day. Equipped with anti-vandal housing, built-in cooling module, touch interface, advertising monitor.

The cost of equipment is from 580,000 rubles.

Cleanliness is the key to health Clean Touch

The machine is designed for installation in public toilets: restaurants, cafes, beaches, train stations. It consists of two parts: a payment receiver, which is mounted on the wall and a toilet seat, located on the toilet bowl, covered with a disposable film. Provides the opportunity to comfortably and safely visit public restrooms.

The cost of the device is 40,000 rubles.

Clean water is great Aquatic purified drinking water vending machine

Tap water in cities leaves much to be desired. More and more people are ditching tap water in favor of purchased water. Therefore, the installation of vending machines for the sale of purified water will solve the problem of residents big cities and will allow vendors to make excellent profits. The main advantage of the machine is the huge savings on the purchase of ingredients for vending. The equipment is simply connected to the water supply and does not require the purchase of ingredients, since thanks to the reverse osmosis system, the most powerful water purification occurs.

The cost of the machine is from 120,000 rubles.

The main thing is not to forget that in any business, and vending is no exception, the right approach to its organization ensures the maximum percentage of success.

Reading 13 min. Published on 11/12/2019

Regardless of macro and microeconomic factors, the vending business - the sale of services, industrial goods or food products through special machines, is gaining wide popularity among the enterprising part of the population. Naturally, questions arise, which machine is better to purchase, what is the profitability of this equipment, and so on. Well, let's answer these and other important questions related to the successful conduct of business on machines that offer the population certain goods, as well as services.

One of the advantages of this drink is the ability to unite almost all people! That is, selling coffee is appropriate in the office, shopping center or just on the street near the metro! Taking into account the fact that such a machine can offer more than a dozen drink options without the intervention of a bartender, it is able to give a few pleasant moments to a person during labor day or travel.

Thanks to this feature of the drink, analysts recommend starting a vending business with the purchase and installation of these particular machines in the following places in the city:

• Shopping or business centers.
• Waiting rooms - airports, railway stations, bus stations.
• A variety of financial institutions - banks, the foyer of the tax office and so on.
• General education school, higher educational institutions.
• Mail.
• Cinemas, theaters, entertainment centers.

Attention! There are actually many options for placing coffee machines. However, it is advisable to install them still indoors, since the successful operation of the unit requires a temperature range from -40C to +400C!

experience or marketing research can give exact figures regarding the expected profit. Yet the most elementary calculations can show a clear picture of the potential profit. A coffee machine will cost its owner from 1,500 to 5,000 North American rubles - it all depends on the versatility of the model and the ability to purchase used equipment. From 150 to 200 of the same North American rubles per month will be required to load the coffee machine. The same amount of money must be spent to buy hot chocolate and tea.

The average power machine gives out about 40 - 120 cups of aromatic drink daily, the cost of which is from 10 rubles. Even such average indicators bring profit to the entrepreneur in the amount of 12,000 rubles per month! Let's add here the sale of portions of coffee with additives, which are a priori more expensive than a regular drink, and bring this amount up to 20,000 rubles! Let's take away the rent of the area, taxes, maintenance of the unit and the cost of ingredients - the net profit will be about 5-6 thousand rubles per machine per month. Full payback occurs within 1 - 2 years.

Relatively new for Russian open spaces, the business of snack machines - units equipped with refrigeration units and selling small-packed products, as well as drinks in bottles, cans, tetra-packs, is steadily gaining popularity.

Fact! The ancestor of a modern vending machine was found by archaeologists during excavations in China. The age of the device has been dated to several thousand years and was intended to sell pencils!

Aggregates can be divided into the following types:

1. Conveyor -powerful machines that got their name due to the principle of product supply (conveyor-elevator delivery). They are universal, as they can be loaded with various types of small-packaged products of any size and shape, as well as in fragile packaging.
2. Spiral - these snack machines are characterized by the fact that the purchased products are moved immediately to the tray, and from there to the buyer. The size and shape of the goods do not matter, and an elevator is provided for fragile packages.
3. Cellular . The name of the machine speaks for itself. The buyer takes the purchased products from the cell of the unit. With the help of such equipment, it is possible to sell large-sized products - fruits, vegetables, offal, cakes, and so on.
4. Mini snacks . This type of machine is characterized by small size. Accordingly, it is not intended for large downloads of a particular product. It is good to use in tandem, for example, with a coffee machine. The unit can be mounted on a wall, placed on a bar or on the floor.

The cost of snack machines depends on the manufacturer, volume, type. For example, one of the most reliable in this segment universal anti-vandal machine SM6367 from VendShop will cost 174 thousand rubles, and a floor-standing snack unit from North American manufacturers is offered at a price of 327 thousand rubles. Naturally, used units will cost less. By the way, the service life of the units is 10 years. With proper maintenance, this period can be extended to 20 years! Therefore, it is advisable to hire an operator who will monitor the technical condition of the machines.

Attention! The secret to the success of a vending machine business - snack machines are no exception - is the correct placement of equipment. These should be places high level patency of the population (potential buyers) - shopping and entertainment centers, metro stations and railway stations, underground passages, offices, educational institutions and so on. Having chosen the optimal place, the snack machine will pay off within six months!

Vision problems are observed in almost every second person. For many reasons, people with poor vision prefer contact lenses. Therefore, a vending machine for the sale of lenses is a relevant startup for those who are taking their first steps in entrepreneurship and do not operate with impressive capital. The cost of such machines varies from 150 to 200 thousand rubles, depending on the brand of the model.

Payback - within 5 - 8 months, subject to the successful location of the equipment:

• Gyms and sports complexes.
• Polyclinics.
• Educational institutions and so on.

Lenses are a commodity that can be attributed to expensive products. An infrared sensor installed in the vending machines controls sales - if the goods, for some reason, were not issued to the buyer, then the amount of money will not be debited from the client's credit card. If, for one reason or another, the products for a long time not in demand - the unit can always be converted for the sale of another product.

The profitability of a lens vending machine can be calculated by simple mathematical operations. The average cost of one lens with an extra charge of 300 - 400 rubles is 600 "wooden". Monthly through such an automatic outlet 100 lenses are being sold - a vending machine installed where the level of human traffic is high can increase this figure by several times. So, we multiply 400 by 100 and get 40,000 rubles per month from one unit! Of these, we subtract 10,000 rubles for renting the area occupied by the machine, tax, maintenance and get 30,000 rubles of net income!

Soda water vending machine

In terms of cost-benefit ratio, the good old "soda" vending machine business is considered profitable. The cost of machines is in the range from 75 to 200 thousand rubles.

1. The cost of one glass of simple "soda" is 10 rubles. Taking into account the sale of 50 cups per day, we get 15,000 rubles per month.
2. The cost of one glass of water with syrup is 20 rubles. Taking into account the sale of 150 cups a day (“soda” with syrup sold better even in Soviet times), we get 90,000 rubles a month.
3. We subtract the monthly costs for ingredients - bottles of water and syrup, tax, rent for the area occupied by the machine, transportation costs, electricity, maintenance. As a result, we get a figure of approximately 65 thousand rubles.

Thus, payback occurs within 4 - 5 months. Naturally, the above figures are the costs and profits from one machine! Machines should be installed in places where the level of traffic is at least 2,000 people per day, then in the winter period the sale will be at least 100 - 150 cups of "soda" per day.

Fact! This direction in the business of vending machines is quite free - the demand is not satisfied with the proposals. Even in Moscow, only half a thousand of such units were installed, while under the Union in Zlatoglavaya there were 10,000 vending machines for the sale of the famous "soda" for 3 kopecks with syrup and 1 kopeck for a glass with ordinary gas water.

Ice cream vending machines

The sale of cold treats through vending machines is a relatively young vending trend that is steadily gaining popularity. The unusual process of serving ice cream with a pump-action arm, which can be observed through the transparent front wall of the machine, is a real show, especially fascinating for children!

The vending machine sells ready-made ice cream in the following form:

• In horns.
• In briquettes.
• Eskimo on sticks.
• Cold ice.

Depending on the brand of the model, the capacity of the unit can reach up to 500 portions and over 10 types of cold treats! The average price of ice cream vending machines ranges from 150 thousand rubles.

Fact! In the event of a blackout, enhanced product freezing keeps the goods in the machine usable for 12 hours!

Another positive characteristic of such units is the occupied area of ​​​​only 1 m2, which allows you to install machines in a wide variety of places.

For example, where the flow of people exceeds 2,000 people per day:

• Railway, air and bus stations.
• Shopping and entertainment centers.
• Educational establishments.
• Cinemas, museums and so on.

The relatively small dimensions of such machines also help to reduce the rent for a trading place, which even in the very passing place will not exceed 10 thousand rubles per month. With an average cost of 50 rubles per serving, you can count on 30 sales per day (the machine works around the clock). Accordingly, the monthly revenue will be 45,000 rubles. Of this amount, 35% or 15,000 rubles is the net profit of the entrepreneur.

Based on these figures, we get - the machine will pay off within 10 months.

Photo kiosk as a business

A metal case with a built-in computer for viewing photographic images, a printer for printing, connectors for connecting various digital media, a bill acceptor and a device for issuing a check - a photo kiosk, the cost of which varies depending on the model within 4-9 thousand North American dollars. Recharge feature mobile phone, as in terminals, allows the owner of the machine to have additional income.

The main functions of the photo kiosk include:

1. Recording of this or that information on a digital medium.
2. Editing photographic images.
3. Photo printing.
4. Acceptance of money for payment mobile communications and Internet providers.

Like terminals that accept payment for various services, the photo kiosk has an Internet connection, which allows its owner to control the operation of the unit from a distance - quantity trading operations committed by the machine, the consumption of materials, ink, check tape and so on.

The demand for such machines is observed in megacities, as well as in resort cities, where tourists are in a hurry to quickly get a photo of a memorable place and similar images.

Photo kiosks are usually installed in the following places:

• Shopping and entertainment centers.
• Hotels, hotels.
• Restaurants.

The payback period and profitability of a photo kiosk can be seen in the following example - for example, the cost of a machine is 5,000 conventional units. The average photo print rate per month is 1,500 images. The cost of one image is 32 cents, while the cost price is 15 cents.

Accordingly, we multiply 17 cents by 1,500 photos and receive an income of 255 North American rubles per month. To this amount, you need to add another 300 dollars - a percentage of replenishing the account of mobile devices and paying for the Internet. As a result, we have the figure of $ 555, from which we subtract the cost of rent retail space(1.5 m2), taxes, raw materials, which in total will be 50 conventional units. The remaining $500 is net profit, showing that the payback of the photo kiosk comes within 10 months.

Such vending units are very popular on popular tourist routes - for a small fee, a traveler receives a souvenir coin packed in a plastic bag with the emblem of the city, sights and the like. Moreover, the process itself resembles a kind of game, which captures tourists even more! They are installed in places where the flow of people is at least 2,000 people per day - airport and bus stations, railway stations, shopping and entertainment centers, recreation parks, and so on.

Vending machines for the sale of souvenir coins have four chutes, where minted coins of 4 types are placed. Each chute holds 30 souvenir coins.

1. The cost of the machine varies within 60,000 rubles.
2. The cost of a souvenir coin is 40 rubles.
3. Souvenirs are sold at 100 rubles apiece.

By obvious calculations, we see that the payback of such a unit comes in 1 - 2 months!

Kvass vending machines

The cold season is over. There are hot days ahead and unbearable thirst, a priori arising in people who want to drink a glass of another traditional refreshing drink! Therefore, kvass vending machines are a great idea to start a business. Moreover, with a competent approach, investments will pay off within 4-5 months (summer season), and if you make an effort, you can go to net profit! The next season will bring only profit!

Based on the figures below, it is easy to calculate the profitability of the vending business for kvass:

1. The cost of the unit is from 140,000 rubles.
2. The capacity of the machine is 100 liters of kvass, which it serves to customers from standard kegs of 20 or 50 liters.
3. Taking into account the use of 200 ml cups, a single filling of the machine is enough for 500 portions of the drink. The unit holds 600 cups.

Through simple calculations, we see the payback and profitability of this business. Even with the condition of the cost of renting a trading platform for a machine, tax, and so on.

The temperature of the drink is maintained at a constant level by a special cooling element installed in the machine. In addition, it is possible to offer potential buyers both carbonated and traditional kvass, significantly expanding the clientele. You can install a remote control system on the unit and monitor the operation of the machine from a distance - using SMS alerts.

Regarding the location of the machine, here are recommendations, as for all vending machines, next to the flow of people. If this is some trading floor- it is better to give preference to a store with glass doors or large windows so that the machine, which can be painted in catchy bright colors, is clearly visible from the outside.

The main attraction of shoe shine vending is a relatively small start-up capital. The cost of the machine ranges from 700 to 1,500 North American "evergreen", depending on which model. There are units that are more expensive, but it makes no sense to purchase them, at least in the early stages of the business.

1. Business, shopping and entertainment centers.
2. Buildings of administrative and state importance.
3. All kinds of stations.

Payback occurs within 1 - 2 months. Of course, it all depends on where the unit is installed. However, this applies to any vending machine. Can be hung on the wall or placed on the floor. Most machines are designed for cleaning leather or suede shoes, but there are combined models.

Attention! All cleaning machines have on their surface (case) free places from control buttons and bills or coin acceptors - on the front or side walls. These surfaces can be used for advertising, which will bring additional income to the owner.

Before you start organizing this type of business, you should study the features of the settlement, the solvency of the population. Vending machines for charging mobile devices are recommended to be placed in cities with a population of at least 500,000 people. They should be installed, like all vending machines, in places with the greatest flow of people and the ability to connect to the power grid - stations of all types, as well as gas stations. The minimum starting capital is from 35,000 rubles, where 30,000 rubles will be the cost of a simple machine with 6 connectors.

The principle of operation is simple:

1. The client plugs his mobile device, laptop, multimedia player, and the like into the appropriate connector.
2. Pay for the required time.
3. After the beep, he turns off his device.

Depending on the solvency of the population, the cost of 10 minutes of charging can vary from 10 to 50 rubles. With a good location of the machine and active promotional activities he can give from 15,000 to 40,000 rubles a month. If we take the minimum figure, then minus the cost of renting retail space, tax, maintenance, net income entrepreneur will be 9 - 10 thousand rubles a month. Thus, payback occurs within 4 - 5 months.

Older than it looks. The first vending machines appeared in the 17th century in England, they served to sell tobacco. In the middle of the 19th century, vending machines for drinks were created. In the twentieth century, the active development of this direction began, and its rapid rise occurred several decades ago and continues to this day.

According to various estimates, at present, about a fifth of all purchases in the world are made through vending machines. The total turnover of the industry is about 150 billion US dollars a year, and the rate of return here is hundreds of percent, at least when it comes to large vending networks.

At the same time, Russia is one of the most attractive markets for the development of the vending business. Indeed, today most of our trade is “humanized”, in contrast to developed countries. In the latter, on average, one vending machine falls on 20-25 people. In the vastness of our vast homeland, one accounts for only per 1000 people. The field is unplowed, in a word.

But what to sell through such machines? As a rule, the first thing that comes to mind is coffee, sandwiches, chocolates and soda. But in fact, vending machines can be used much more widely. Below are ten examples the most unusual vending machines.

1. Sale of oxygen cocktails

An entrepreneur from St. Petersburg, Mikhail Talalay, decided to open his own vending business. But he was not interested in coffee and chocolate, so he decided to sell something more exotic. And opted for .

For this, Michael bought machine O2Box for 250 thousand rubles. He sells one cocktail for 50 rubles and expects that the technique will pay for itself in about seven months.

2. Sale of energy-saving light bulbs

It's no secret that energy saving is one of the main courses in development modern Russia. In this regard, the president even banned the use of powerful incandescent lamps, offering energy-saving ones to replace them. By the way, the latter can be sold through vending machines.

The project was run in a network of local supermarkets " bystronom". It was there that the first milk vending machines were installed. A liter of fresh and beloved by many people drink in them costs 35.2 rubles.

Do not lag behind the Siberians and our western neighbors from. They also have a similar vending machine that sells fresh milk in one village. Local farmers are responsible for its filling.

7. Sale of wine

If a few years ago good draft wine only residents could pamper themselves southern regions where there is a corresponding production. Today you can buy a liter or two of fresh red or white for bottling in almost any city. But the French went further - they adapted

Wine machines are already installed in many French supermarkets. They sell either 0.5 liters or a liter of wine. True, the container should be its own. But the wine in such machines is inexpensive - only 1.45 euros per liter.

8. Sale of soap

Last autumn, several Spanish supermarkets appeared unusual vending machines. They sell for bottling, powder and fabric softener. Needless to say, buyers love them.

The manufacturer of all these funds has significantly benefited by starting to install vending machines. This allowed him to significantly reduce costs, since the need for packaging household chemicals disappeared.

9. Automatic library

Increasingly, you can find vending machines selling books and DVDs. But the Americans went further and decided not to sell books and CDs with the help of vending machines, but to rent them out. This is how vending machines-libraries appeared.

10. Spawning machine

Finally, we will talk about the original vending machine that works in Russia. He sells red caviar. These machines are installed in buildings belonging to the administration of our capital. One of them is located on Tverskaya, the other - on Novy Arbat.

As can be seen, through vending machines you can sell a lot of things. Through them, even such things are realized that, at first glance, are not compatible with a vending machine. And the further, the more unusual things will be sold through vending machines. After all, the potential of this business is huge!

From printing documents to buying a car.

Recently, unusual vending machines for the sale of goods and services have appeared in public places, shopping centers and airports. Some are undeniably useful, some are surprising.

Automatic charger

A mobile charger usually has 12 to 24 connectors for connecting mobile devices - phones, players, PCs. This is enough to cover almost all models of mobile technology available on the market. The client connects his phone to a suitable connector, pays for the service and waits certain time until the machine beeps that charging is complete. There are also machines with special protected cells in which you can leave your phone while charging.

Where are: Automatic chargers are located mainly at railway and bus stations, educational institutions and shopping centers in major cities around the world. In Russia, there are still very few such machines. It is much easier to visit the nearest cafe, drink coffee and charge your gadget for free.

Instagram photo printing machine

This machine allows you to print photos from your phone or Instagram service on Polaroid paper (3x4 or 4x6 inches). Retro photo lovers get photos that do not get wet or fade.

Where are: Instagram photo printing machines are located at airports, entertainment centers and restaurants in different cities of the world. In St. Petersburg, a similar device can be found right on Nevsky Prospekt.

iPod vending machine

Airports and entertainment centers have a vending machine where anyone can buy Apple products from the iPod line. There are also the players themselves of different models, and headphones for them, and chargers, and cables. Everything is for real fans of the device called iPod.

Where are: Initially, such machines were installed only in the United States, now they can be seen at airports and shopping centers in many cities around the world.

Gold vending machine

In such a machine, anyone can buy gold coins or bars, and this gold is exclusively 999.9 samples. All products are sold in a gift box, and the price changes constantly, every 10 minutes the machine updates prices via the Internet.

Where are: This machine was installed for the first time in Germany, then in Abu Dhabi. Then the machines began to gradually appear in Europe and the world. They are usually placed at railway stations, airports and expensive hotels.

Google Play game purchase machine

The machines offer users to download various games, some of them shareware. To use the machine, you need to have a smartphone equipped with an NFC module, running Android 4.0 or higher. It is enough just to put the smartphone on a special stand under the screen, the download will happen automatically. A nice bonus is that for each downloaded game, the user receives a symbolic gift - an icon that flies out of the tray at the bottom of the device. Do you need to somehow motivate someone to buy something on Google Play?

Where are: On the this moment such machines are installed only in Japan.

Bicycle rental machine

The Netherlands is the first country where you can rent a bike directly from a kiosk on the street. Bicycles are equipped with radio tags, thanks to which the rental company has the ability to track their movements.

Where are: The first such bicycle rental point appeared in Holland in 2005. Now points are spreading across Europe, there are also automated points for the sale of bicycles.

Smart car vending machine

In Japan, they installed vending machines that supposedly sell Smart cars, which are so convenient for megacities. In fact, this is just a publicity stunt, the machine only provides detailed information about the car and the conditions of its purchase. Marketers are marketers.

Where are: At the moment, such a machine is only in Japan.

Copy machines

Photocopiers have become very convenient for many people, thanks to which everyone can quickly print a document, make a copy or scan any image. Also, some machines have their own library and people can print from it.

Where are: Such machines are popular in universities and schools, in public institutions and business centers around the world. In our time, we stood in gigantic queues to make copies of notes cheat sheets.

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