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Vending World: Manufacturing vs. Reselling
There is a great big question in the vending world, but nobody seems to provide an adequate answer. What does it matter if I buy my machines from a reseller versus a manufacturer? It seems as though, at face value, I can buy a machine from overseas far cheaper and they will ship it to a drop point here in the states. Based on the prices they are advertising, I can get it for way less than I can if I buy it here in the states.
The problem? They don’t tell you about all the gotchas along the way.
Is the Vending Machine Business Still Worth It in 2026?
If you’ve been researching the vending machine business, you’ve probably come across bold claims like:
“Make passive income with vending machines”
“Start with one machine and scale to six figures”
“Easy side hustle with minimal effort”
At first glance, it sounds almost too good to pass up.
But here’s the reality…