Can Vending machines be configured to accept bills and coins from virtually unknown currencies?

**zenmasterbusinessguy** · 12-08-2011 03:54 PM

I live in the Caribbean, can the us models i want to import be inexpensively configured to accept my currency? i've looked for info but there seems to be little out there so i'm seeking human advice. thnx in advanceXD

**DigitalPalette** · 12-09-2011 07:40 PM

I have heard it can be done if you can find a supplier of the mechanism, I think its called a "comparator", for the Carribbean currency. That may be a challenge in itself, might even have to be custom made.

**Altair** · 12-10-2011 01:05 AM

Wow this is interesting. Please keep us updated if you figure out how to modify a vending machine to an uncommon currency.

**daveb1** · 12-10-2011 12:16 PM

Have you seen any vending machines in your town or area that accept Caribbean money? Maybe give the owner a call if you can find one. Also how prevalent are US dollars over there. What type of locations do you plan to put the vending machines in?

**zenmasterbusinessguy** · 12-10-2011 05:31 PM

it seems that the only place to find vending machines in my country is in a hospital or school, and its always the same outdated model from ages ago- yea they work with our money but i dont want those. i would be the first vending business here,( to establish a rout ect) if i could get those later us models to work with our money.

**zenmasterbusinessguy** · 12-10-2011 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by daveb1

Have you seen any vending machines in your town or area that accept Caribbean money? Maybe give the owner a call if you can find one. Also how prevalent are US dollars over there. What type of locations do you plan to put the vending machines in?

us dollars are only used at tourist spots which are few and far between, and as for location i plan on just putting them at suitable spots, i can look at a vending business plan and stuff cuz there are no competitors, the only thing now is to figure out how to convert the machines, if you or anyone can provide info or ideas pls do

**SC93** · 12-11-2011 12:11 PM

I have the information you need but..... it will not let me post the link. Sorry.

I guess you can google this.... put it all together with a . c o m at the end. You will have to search the site for what you are looking for. I could have given you a direct link but it won't let me.

8 Line Supply

Here is what it is called:
Pyramid Technologies APEX Stackerless Eastern Caribbean Bill Acceptor

**zenmasterbusinessguy** · 12-11-2011 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by SC93

I have the information you need but..... it will not let me post the link. Sorry.

I guess you can google this.... put it all together with a . c o m at the end. You will have to search the site for what you are looking for. I could have given you a direct link but it won't let me.

8 Line Supply

Here is what it is called:
Pyramid Technologies APEX Stackerless Eastern Caribbean Bill Acceptor

Wow thanks a lot !!!

**SC93** · 12-11-2011 03:26 PM

Is gambling legal there? If so, you should check out the 8 liner machines. It's not legal here but I have a buddy that made a boat load of cash from doing them illegally. I think he finally stopped now because they kept busting him. lol

As for vending.... just realize that it is no cake walk. You can make a ton of money but getting it started will take a lot of hard work.

**zenmasterbusinessguy** · 12-11-2011 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by SC93

Is gambling legal there? If so, you should check out the 8 liner machines. It's not legal here but I have a buddy that made a boat load of cash from doing them illegally. I think he finally stopped now because they kept busting him. lol

As for vending.... just realize that it is no cake walk. You can make a ton of money but getting it started will take a lot of hard work.

yea hard work is all i'm prepared for, there already plenty of gambling spots on my island. did you say he converted those 8 liners tho? if he did like what did he do?

**SC93** · 12-11-2011 08:03 PM

No, he didn't convert them. We live in the US. Never too many places for people to gamble. did you look at the convertoers? Are they what you was looking for?

**zenmasterbusinessguy** · 12-12-2011 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by SC93

No, he didn't convert them. We live in the US. Never too many places for people to gamble. did you look at the convertoers? Are they what you was looking for?

well i'm just taking in knowledge at this point,i'm just juggling ideas now but i' sure there's a way to do it. if all else fails maybe i can convince a factory to custom build some for me, this would have to be a very large order tho.

**SC93** · 12-12-2011 11:27 AM

Those things are easy to install. I think it's just a matter of a few screws and a few wires.

I'd say the hardest thing at first will be getting them in to businesses. And remember... once you do 1 machine and they see it... your competition will start doing it too. So you gotta be set up to take over the world.... so to speak.