Vending machines have a lot of advantages and have been widely used in small businesses for a long time. The variety of machines in terms of functionality is amazing - attractions (oracles, predictors, horoscopes), children's toys, vending machines for supplying non-freezing liquid for motorists, scales, lenses - all this is just a small part of the range of goods and services. In a professional environment, there are several types of vending machines:

• food vending machines (snack vending machines);
• vending shops (sale of goods and services);
• terminals (kiosks);
• devices for the provision of services (for example, automatic ticket offices);
• entertainment equipment;

You can buy vending machines quite inexpensively, especially if you have reliable suppliers . There are many in Moscow outlets, which sell coffee machines at a low price (on instant or grain coffee). The basis of the right purchase is the choice of manufacturer and supplier. Many manufacturers put in manufacturing process serious multi-stage quality control, selection of defective products, regular expansion of possible functionality. As a rule, all equipment undergoes mandatory certification and meets the standards of modern safety requirements.

The main advantages of vending machines include:

• providing the consumer with the necessary goods in an unexpected place;
• ease of use with numerous options;
• low cost of goods and services (due to the lack of a full-fledged amount of rent and salary to the seller);
• certified products that meet the requirements in the consumer's region;
• small footprint;
• the possibility of continuous operation around the clock, which is important at railway stations, airports, catering points;
• mobility, the possibility of easy transportation (due to the collapsible design)

For example, it is enough to inspect outdoor devices once a week, adding basic ingredients and goods as necessary. Maintenance is often carried out by the manufacturer. Many manufacturers indicate a long period Maintenance from the side of the organization (this is very convenient when starting a vending business from scratch). From the point of view of financial investments, coffee machines are more profitable for a businessman than snack machines or equipment for the sale of piece goods.

When organizing a new business without much investment, you can give preference to buying used devices, but here the owner can expect pitfalls in the form of a quick failure, lack of warranty service (which means spending on calling a specialist). The best options would be to purchase new equipment from a reliable manufacturer or trusted suppliers. Our online store allows you to choose the best types of vending equipment, adapted to the needs of each businessman. In addition, the business organizer does not need to think about how to install and maintain the device, our range of services includes installation and regular maintenance.

In conversation with us successful entrepreneur Konstantin Starkin spoke about the advantages and prospects of the vending business in Russia, and also spoke about the nuances of vending machine production.

Main points of the interview:

• Type of activity: Manufacture of vending machines
• Location: Russia, Moscow
• Experience entrepreneurial activity A: more than 10 years.
• The number of issued machines: more than 500 pieces (data for January 2015).
• Why did you get into production? «…. vending trade in Russia is poorly developed. On the other hand, the production of vending machines is practically not developed. , there was no equipment on the market that would meet the necessary criteria”
• Is it worth starting a business in a crisis: “In my opinion, the time of crisis is great for those who want to start their own business. Applicable to the vending trade, this rule is even more relevant .... "
• What business success depends on: “The main thing in achieving success is the desire to act, and not to look for excuses for inaction, not to refer to fictitious difficulties.”

Konstantin, how long have you been in this business? How did the history of your company begin?

I have been doing vending for a long time, more than 10 years. It all started with the installation and maintenance of slot machines. At first, we used imported equipment, which was rather labor-intensive to maintain. Components were ordered from third-party suppliers and arrived in 4-5 months.

When gaming business got banned, we began to look for a new niche. Toys, no doubt, are a stable and highly profitable area, especially since the vending trade in Russia is underdeveloped. On the other hand, the production of vending machines is practically not developed. , there was no equipment on the market that would meet the necessary criteria.

Together with partners, it was decided to develop and organize the production of a new and unique vending machine for our market. That is why the name of our company is New Vending Technologies LLC (official website of the company https://www.newvend.ru/).

Why did you decide to switch from trade to the production of commercial equipment?

It cannot be said that the company completely switched from sales to the creation of devices, since we still have a number of outlets (Novosibirsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg).

Why did you decide to become a manufacturer? Firstly, it is interesting to do something new, realizing the usefulness of your own efforts. Secondly, there was knowledge and understanding of what kind of product our market needs.

To be honest, at first glance, your equipment gives the impression that it is imported. For me, his Russian origin was a discovery.

vending machine business - a tricky one to Russian realities, like the creation of any unique product. Now, looking back at the path traveled, you understand how risky it was. But the company coped, having managed to establish a very clear, streamlined process for the production of equipment. Today we are proud that all products are completely assembled in Russia with the maximum use of local components.

In cooperation with the best domestic designers, a very durable, reliable apparatus, Mangosteen, adapted to our realities, was created. By the way, we are completely confident in our product, and since the beginning of 2015 we have increased its warranty service to 3 years.

Do you have a large product line?

3 items are produced:

We also produce capsules for toys (ed. Before selling, toys must be packed in capsules), on two production lines- 60 and 100 mm.

How many vending machines have you made? And what is the geography of equipment sales?

More than 500 units rolled off the assembly line. For now, we only cooperate with Russia and Kazakhstan, but we strive to develop the Mangosteen sales network in other countries as well. Our products are installed in more than 60 cities, from Moscow, where we started to develop our network, to Khabarovsk, from Sochi to St. Petersburg. The company's products are presented in almost all cities with a population of over one million, as well as in very small and remote settlements.

Do you already have your products in Crimea?

Unfortunately, not yet, but we will be glad to see representatives of the Crimea in our ranks.

I understand the sale of toys through the machine, but the sale of jewelry is not entirely clear. Is it possible to buy jewelry blindly? On personal experience I can say - before buying any hairpin, a woman will measure 15 pieces. Or is the device aimed specifically at men: came - bought - presented?

The capsules in which the jewelry is packed are transparent. Customers perfectly see what they are buying, plus videos with the presented jewelry are scrolling on the monitor. The price of jewelry in the machine is much lower than usual, since there are no costs either for sellers or for renting large premises. This, of course, is a tangible plus in the implementation of jewelry.

Do you order toys for sale in China? Have you thought about organizing the production of goods in the Russian Federation?

Is vending a business for megacities (or regional centers) or is it possible in a small town? Does it make sense to install equipment, say, in a city with a population of 100,000 people?

We have quite successful partners in small towns. Well, in a city with a population of 100,000 inhabitants, you can not only install 1 vending machine, but also develop a network of even 10 outlets.

In general, vending in Russia - a rather delicate occupation when it comes to small towns. On the one hand, in a small settlement (if it is not the north), the income of the population is lower, but at the same time, the level of competition and rental rates are lower. Prices for toys are also more attractive to buyers than in our usual retail formats.

The main obstacle is the unfamiliarity of automated trading, the fear that the machine will "eat the money, but not give back the goods." Therefore, the owner of this kind of equipment in a small town should pay more attention to promotions, show how easy it is to make purchases here. It is necessary to attract customers, and new buyers will be found thanks to word of mouth.

Recently I talked with an acquaintance who claimed that sales through vending machines are not an activity for Russia, since the domestic consumer is conservative. How right do you think he is?

I agree with your friend. Russians are a conservative people, but vending is actively gaining momentum, and in the next 3-5 years it will become an integral part of our lives. Already now in large cities equipment with snacks, coffee machines, newspaper machines are on every corner. Other vending machines will soon have the same boom, but at the same time it is very important to gain a foothold in a niche while there are excellent places.

What, in your opinion, are the prospects for the vending business in Russia against the backdrop of current market realities?

The outlook is amazing. We see how tent sales are reduced to a minimum in Moscow, and automated sales are coming to replace it, so it is logical to assume similar rearrangements in other cities. Vending is convenient, reliable and of high quality. In the very near future, we are waiting for a 10-fold jump in the development of automated trading.

Is it really worth starting a business in a crisis? Maybe it's better to wait until everything "settles down"?

In my opinion, the crisis time is great for those who want to start their own business. Applicable to vending trade, this rule is even more relevant, since now people are thinking about saving money, and the prices for goods in vending machines can be significantly lower than market prices (savings in wages, rent). In addition, a huge plus is the widespread reduction in rental rates.

Even if the buyer of the vending machine decides that such trading is not for him or, for example, changes his place of residence, retail store equipment you can always sell profitably, recouping the investment spent on launching the project.

How difficult is it to be an entrepreneur in Russia?

Our company employs patriots who want to live and develop in their homeland. I believe that now is a great time for the development of small and medium-sized businesses, since there are a huge number of government programs aimed at promoting entrepreneurship. There is an opportunity to receive subsidies, and negotiations are underway aimed at reducing tax burden.

And the last question: in your opinion, what needs to be done to succeed in business?

The main thing in achieving success is the desire to act, and not to look for excuses for inaction, not to refer to fictitious difficulties. Look for an activity that interests you. "Only the brave conquer the seas!"

Vending is the sale of various goods or the provision of services through special machines. All over the world, vending machines are quite in demand, and in Russia this profitable business is just gaining momentum. The purchase and use of vending machines is an excellent additional or main source of income:

1. No need to pay a salary to the seller or look for a replacement for the sick leave period.
2. There is no need to rent the entire premises, since the machine can be placed anywhere. Suitable as a spacious hall of an entertainment or business center, as well as the territory of a hospital or train station.
3. The device operates in an uninterrupted mode, and repairs do not require large expenditures or the help of a highly specialized specialist.
4. Profit significantly exceeds the cost of maintenance.

We offer the most popular options for vending machines, taking into account the basic needs of the population. Among the presented assortment, it remains to choose the most popular device:

• Plain drinking or carbonated water;
• Hot lunches;
• Snacks and ice cream;
• Postomats and automatic devices for charging phones;
• Luggage storage;
• Self-service car wash;
• Coffee machines;
• Sale souvenir products and piece goods.

Retail sales of consumer goods through vending machines bring good profits, and the range is no longer limited to cold drinks or aromatic coffee. Modern devices allow you to make a purchase as quickly and conveniently as possible, and the simplicity of organizing a business plays into the hands of even novice entrepreneurs. Starting your own business using vending machines is much easier thanks to minimum investment at the starting stage.

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 collected 90 unusual ideas vending machines from all over 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 is saved. Such machines are indispensable in cases of spilling coffee on a tie.

89. Cotton candy vending machine

cotton candy can sell not only a good-natured rosy-cheeked uncle with an ingratiating smile, but also 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 for a healthy lifestyle 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 stored chilled inside, which allows them to wait for their client. 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 meet the hygienic standards of 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 branded machine, for example, was installed by the famous brand 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

In Europe and the USA there are vending machines for wine. 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 shoe stores Old Navy. The company launched promotion, according to which any person could get slippers for free for writing 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, sausages 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, 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

Savelovsky announced the creation of such an automaton a few years ago. machine building plant, and Mosenergosbyt became a partner of the project, in the building of which the first such 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, baby 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

SuppNow sports nutrition vending machines are 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 the well-known Maggi brand is capable of dispensing cardboard cups with 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 device, to create which several pulleys, levers and a telephone call were used. To use the machine, you need to lower 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 the 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 large cities of 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 while going 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 marketing ploy than an idea for a business. So, in order to win brand loyalty, Nestle once put people in their machines in London. 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 it 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, they decided to install machines in several public places that allow them to print short stories on a cash register tape. 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 handmade 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, to start the feed dispensing mechanism, you need to lower the used plastic bottle into the machine. 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

Development 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 toilets with a system for automatically wrapping the lid with disposable film, as well as a wall sensor that will 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 favorite pets. 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, where you can buy everything from sailing on a yacht to renting a luxurious mansion, from buying a Bently car to a BMW motorcycle. 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 panties of Japanese schoolgirls

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?

No matter how hackneyed it may sound, but the main trend modern business- it's creative. And the basis of this phenomenon is not the ability to “give out something like that”, but the ability to ask. The ability to ask questions.