WANTED: Gacha machine quarter mechs

[racerx1690]

Anybody got a pile of these sitting around? I can use .25, .50, .75, and $1 mechs. I need at least 4, and maybe up to 12 at least for now. Also, where do you guys buy your capsules/stickers/candy at? I have access to limited stuff cheap, but I need a reliable CHEAP wholesaler I can get stuff from. I refuse to give up half my profits to a middle man.

 

[coinopdirect]

I would advise against buying used mechs for these in an operator setting.
Every used mech I have ever bought was junk (Plastic fingers busted).

Your best bet if putting these on route is to buy new. This company is importing a new style mech that appears to be more reliable. They basically had a bracket made to fit a standard bulk coin mech. The upside is that in theory if the mech goes bad, you should be able to adapt a standard bulk mech in the future. They also sell the display stair steps and some other replacement parts. Here is a link to the guys ebay store. I would call them direct and see if you can get a better deal. The guy speaks broken English (hard to understand) but his assistant speaks a little better and she should help you out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tomy-Gacha-Vend...md=ViewItem&pt=BI_Vending&hash=item4a999302a4

Personally, I would sell them off and invest in standard bulk equipment. Since Tomy pulled out of the US parts are going to become scarce and pricey.

Unless your route is large enough to justify purchasing your caps by the pallet load you will be at the mercy of the small bulk product distributors.

If you can get to the pallet level, contact A&A Global. They are the largest importer & distributor for bulk caps in the US:

http://www.aaglobalind.com/

You can also try Actionmatic. They are based in Canada but distribute to the US:

http://www.actionmatic.com/


Five Star / TJ King is not a bad distributor for smaller orders. They run specials every now and then.

http://www.tjking.com/

 

[racerx1690]

I guess Ill just sell off the Gachas then. I do actually prefer the older metal style machines. Thanks for the info.