Ironguy's post in the Genesis thread got me thinking about the disparity between snack prices in vending machines. I think I've got it pretty good where I work, as demonstrated by the list below:
.65: Pop Tarts, Hostess donuts, danish, etc.
.50: Cookies (Famous Amos, Mother's, etc.)
.45: Chocolate bars, Skittles, M&Ms, etc.
.35: Chips (Doritos, Fritos, Cheezits, etc.)
.25: Gum, Lifesavers, breath mints, etc.
What do things cost in YOUR vending machine? :mrgreen:
The above prices are in US dollars, by the way. If you live in another country, please post your prices, and a conversion if you know it.
$0.55 Granola Bar (various flavers)
$0.60 Chips, crackers, Chex mix, Cookies
$0.65 Candy Bars
Soda machine (1 only) AKA: The "Eight Button Bandit"
$0.65 for no soda (But you get sounds like you're going to get one, no extra charge.)
$0.65 for 1 soda (12 oz. can)
$0.65 for 2 sodas (each is a 12 oz. can)
It really depends on how the machine is feeling. Funny thing... I just sat down from buying a soda (Well, paying for a soda that never showed then putting more money in and finally getting my soda) and read this.
Seriously, this machine is hit and miss. You never know what you're going to get. It's so bad our finance department sent out procedures for refunds.
Here are some great ones from The University of Akron:
Pepsi product (in 20 oz plastic bottle): $1.25 (about .89 - .99 at store)
Snickers Bar: $0.65
Some Revolving Bakery Product: $0.85
In general, you get majorly ripped off on drinks. UA had a great scheme: Only pepsi products, and ONLY in the 20 oz bottle. You couldn't buy a regular 12 oz can of pepsi for $0.50...
Now that I'm mostly at The University of Toledo, life is better: $0.50 for my choice of coke or pepsi.
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$0.55 Granola Bar (various flavers)
$0.60 Chips, crackers, Chex mix, Cookies
$0.65 Candy Bars
Soda machine (1 only) AKA: The "Eight Button Bandit"
$0.65 for no soda (But you get sounds like you're going to get one, no extra charge.)
$0.65 for 1 soda (12 oz. can)
$0.65 for 2 sodas (each is a 12 oz. can)
It really depends on how the machine is feeling. Funny thing... I just sat down from buying a soda (Well, paying for a soda that never showed then putting more money in and finally getting my soda) and read this.
Seriously, this machine is hit and miss. You never know what you're going to get. It's so bad our finance department sent out procedures for refunds.
This reminds me of a coke machine I once knew that would give you 2 if your previous 2 orders were in a set order (i.e. buy a coke, than a diet coke, than another coke and boom - 2 cokes). It was really weird but was reliable. My friends and I used to use it every day at school, watching for people to buy a coke than diet, than run up and buy a coke. Worked like a charm!
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Typical soft drink: A$2.00 (600ml bottle)
Typical packet of chips: A$1.25-$1.75 (can't remember the weight but it's one of those packets which probably measure about 20cm in height)
Typical candy bar: depends really, you can find them anywhere between A$0.80-A1.75
I've found prices vary from city to city, vendie to vendie.
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Typical soft drink: A$2.00 (600ml bottle)
Typical packet of chips: A$1.25-$1.75 (can't remember the weight but it's one of those packets which probably measure about 20cm in height)
Typical candy bar: depends really, you can find them anywhere between A$0.80-A1.75
I've found prices vary from city to city, vendie to vendie.
For $2 you can have a full lunch down here in Indonesia.
No vending machines yet downhere.
It is still cheaper to put 'vendinghumans' on the streets.
Typical soft drink: A$2.00 (600ml bottle)
Typical packet of chips: A$1.25-$1.75 (can't remember the weight but it's one of those packets which probably measure about 20cm in height)
Typical candy bar: depends really, you can find them anywhere between A$0.80-A1.75
I've found prices vary from city to city, vendie to vendie.
For $2 you can have a full lunch down here in Indonesia.
No vending machines yet downhere.
It is still cheaper to put 'vendinghumans' on the streets.
I know! I love getting meals in Asia! It's very cheap!
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*grumbles* Yet more proof that everything is cheaper in the US.
At my school, I pay 1 euro for a regular can of Coca Cola. Light and other drinks are all 1.10. So, that's $1.20 for a can of soda, and my school is *CHEAP!*
Do you know what I pay for a can of soda on most other vending machines say... at a train station or mall? 1.50 euro - $1.80!! 8O
Here in Denmark itīs a little more expensive to get the chocolate fever:
1.25$ for mars, snickers etc.
1.60$ for a can of soda (0.33 cl)
Chips also about 1.60$ for a little bag.
Danish from a machine :idontthinkso: Here you can buy it from a bakery where they belong. But i tend not to eat anything thats called the same as my language 8O
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