# Vending, good business idea or no? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 1, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838 "2010-12-01T21:21:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/21 "2010-12-01T22:59:35Z")
> [@Callout=TheKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-thekid/37614/11): > > Nobody is going to pay $4 for a can of red bull. Most gym rats bring their own powerdrinks anyway. > > You’re being overly optimistic about this. Dude, I was just there, she showed me what they used to sell, theyve had weeks where theyve sold over 300 of them in a week WHEN they were THAT price… I am an extreme gym rat and am there all the time, I RARELY EVER see anyone with there own drinks actually which DOES surprise me… Another thing is that these numbers ARE only an estimate and I have an entirely seperate business that I do VERY well with, money makes money and I’d rather use my money then let it sit, as long as I make a profit im happy. ---
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/22 "2010-12-01T23:01:10Z")
> [@Callout=TheKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-thekid/37614/11): > > Nobody is going to pay $4 for a can of red bull. Most gym rats bring their own powerdrinks anyway. > > You’re being overly optimistic about this. That’s what I think, although I’m sure the sheep will chime in eventually with their own feedback. > > Sure there’s profit to be made, but there’s also a huge HUGE risk involved. BTW, Im not a big bar guy nor do I drink, but I think local bars/clubs charge $7-9 for a red bull and make a killing from what I hear. Im not trying to sound like a hardass man, I apprechiate the feedback im just playing devils advocate. ---
**Author:** ![Leonidas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/leonidas/32/6670_2.png) [@Leonidas](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Leonidas)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/23 "2010-12-01T23:01:45Z")
What they USED to sell isn’t the same as how they will sell now. That’s like saying x stock used to sell for 90 dollars a share. Is it helpful? Maybe, but not if it sells for $20 now and is still falling. If you have enough data showing that there is profit to be made, then go for it. I just can’t see it really happening. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/24 "2010-12-01T23:05:32Z")
> [@Vid: Piston Slap OR Layzie's DJing Debut](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vid-piston-slap-or-layzies-djing-debut/37670/7): > > BTW, Im not a big bar guy nor do I drink, but I think local bars/clubs charge $7-9 for a red bull and make a killing from what I hear. Bars are fun. You can dance. I like to drink. ---
**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/25 "2010-12-01T23:06:50Z")
I feel like you always make threads then hate on what everyone says in them haha. 😉 Dude if you can get them half priced them buy them. If this idea fails, resell them and recover your money. Seems like you’ve already made up your mind anyways. Do I think you’ll make some money? Yeah. As much as your expecting? Probably not, but money is money. ---
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/26 "2010-12-01T23:19:07Z")
> [@Fs: 2000 mnb ss camaro m6](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2000-mnb-ss-camaro-m6/37653/12): > > I feel like you always make threads then hate on what everyone says in them haha. 😉 > > Dude if you can get them half priced them buy them. If this idea fails, resell them and recover your money. Seems like you’ve already made up your mind anyways. > > Do I think you’ll make some money? Yeah. As much as your expecting? Probably not, but money is money. Like I said, im playing Devils advocate, maybe if I debate enough everyone will agree with me and make me feel good about my purchase lol… Im gonna see if I can 100% set them u at the gym locations, if I can I probably WILL do it. ---
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/27 "2010-12-01T23:19:47Z")
> [@TurboTravis"](#): > > Bars are fun. You can dance. > > I like to drink. Bars are actually GREAT money, but alot of problems and problems I wouldnt wanna deal with. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/28 "2010-12-02T04:34:30Z")
if your serious , my wife and i are starting suttin new in the area . turbo trav is , ohnopopo and some others are jumping on board with me on this ., basicall your a telecomunications middle man . yes its legit and ya stand to make a lot of money if done right , im having a meating at my place tonight att 8.30 on it if ya want in ill p/m ya my number and come listen to it , as of now all it costs ya is 45 mins of your time . ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/29 "2010-12-02T05:30:48Z")
> [@FS: My 2005 elise... on ebay!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-my-2005-elise-on-ebay/34500/161): > > if your serious , my wife and i are starting suttin new in the area . turbo trav is , ohnopopo and some others are jumping on board with me on this ., basicall your a telecomunications middle man . yes its legit and ya stand to make a lot of money if done right , im having a meating at my place tonight att 8.30 on it if ya want in ill p/m ya my number and come listen to it , as of now all it costs ya is 45 mins of your time . John’s running pyramid scams at his place now? :rofl ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/30 "2010-12-02T05:37:16Z")
whats the business called john ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/31 "2010-12-02T06:11:32Z")
> [@Cadillac stepped up their game.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cadillac-stepped-up-their-game/37629/22): > > John’s running pyramid scams at his place now? :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl sounds like it. And god damnit Dave, stop fucking posting shit in classifieds. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/32 "2010-12-02T07:00:27Z")
If you sell 20 cans a day at $2 profit per can thats $1200 a month. Where are you getting $7200 from? Also what fees will you owe to the gym? Theyre going to want their cut. ---
**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/33 "2010-12-02T07:25:03Z")
Six machines. ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/34 "2010-12-02T07:25:51Z")
Got em ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/35 "2010-12-02T07:47:48Z")
one thing you didnt talk about… who is going to go every day to check the machine? Top them off? refill them? See if some roid rager punchisized its face and you need to repair it? If your going to do it, it will get old quick I would have to assume. 6 trips across the cap region, with a bimmer full of red bulls? I dont see a truck or suv, or box truck in your car collection. Who will pick up the rebulls from the wholesaler? will they deliver them to your house? Do you have storage? How much is delivery fees? it sounds simple, but there is alot to keeping up on it. PJB is a seasoned delivery man, he might be game to help and partner with you?! ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/36 "2010-12-02T08:12:23Z")
If you can get the machines cheap and work out a deal with the owner of PF before hand go for it. It seems as though you cant lose if you can get the redbulls that cheap ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/37 "2010-12-02T08:16:13Z")
> [@fs turbo neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-turbo-neon/37683/2): > > Six machines. Ah ok, dont know how I missed that. It could definetly work, give it a shot. Even after taxes, expenses, fees to the gyms owner, etc. you could probably still make a nice profit while doing pretty minimal work. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/38 "2010-12-02T08:17:17Z")
You aren’t looking at all the angles of this… It’s not just walk in drop machine down. Theres a bunch of legal shit involved. ---
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/39 "2010-12-02T08:38:58Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/37657/55): > > If you sell 20 cans a day at $2 profit per can thats $1200 a month. Where are you getting $7200 from? Also what fees will you owe to the gym? Theyre going to want their cut. $1,200 x 6 machines ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838/40 "2010-12-02T08:40:08Z")
> [@How much can you drink?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-can-you-drink/37671/15): > > You aren’t looking at all the angles of this… It’s not just walk in drop machine down. Theres a bunch of legal shit involved. Yea I mean its a pretty normal idea he has as long as there are no stipulations on PF’s side that wont allow them to sell redbull [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vending-good-business-idea-or-no/255838.md?page=3)