Vending machines with $10 acceptance

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the functionality and quirks of vending machines, particularly regarding their acceptance of higher denomination bills like $10. Participants explore various experiences and assumptions related to vending machine operations, including change dispensation and the types of currency accepted.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants wonder what happens when a $10 bill is inserted into a vending machine for a low-cost item, questioning if it provides change in quarters.
  • Others note that many vending machines typically only accept $1 bills or, in some cases, $5 bills, and may not correctly process higher denominations.
  • There are anecdotes about experiences in Canada with coins like loonies and toonies, which some participants prefer over paper currency.
  • Several participants share their experiences with machines that either do or do not explicitly state their acceptance of $5 or $10 bills, leading to confusion about their functionality.
  • One participant describes a specific soda machine that may or may not accept higher denomination bills based on its display, prompting a playful challenge to test it.
  • Participants discuss various types of vending machines, including those that have advanced features like a menu display or automatic can dispensing, with differing levels of familiarity and availability in their regions.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the quirks of vending machines, including how to retrieve money if a bill is eaten and the overall experience of using different machines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the functionality of vending machines, with no consensus on the reliability of higher denomination bill acceptance or the types of machines available in different locations.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal experiences that may not be universally applicable, and there is a reliance on anecdotal evidence regarding vending machine operations and features.

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Individuals interested in vending machine technology, consumer experiences with automated retail, or those curious about currency acceptance in different regions may find this discussion relevant.

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So what happens when you give a vending machine $10 for a $1.25 soda? Does it give you $8.75 in quarters??! I've always wondered...
 
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Most vending machines only take up to a five if that. The ones here on campus that take fives generally spit out Susan B's and Sacagawea's. They also accept the dollar coins.
 
We don't have this problem. Loonies and toonies. No bills in vending machines. Too much of a hassle.
 
I think rejecting the American Coin Dollar was the dumbest thing I've ever seen.

I love my loonies and twoonies.
 
Well, it was really only rejected because the flakey mint went and made the things look far too similar to quarters, and people got ticked off when they accidentally paid $1 for something that was supposed to cost $.25.

Then again, your wallet sure does get heavy quickly in Canada! All that looney toons :biggrin: money sure weighs more than paper.
 
Yeah I paid for something in Canada and the lady gave me back all these quarters. I was like, EXCUSE ME I gave you A $10, this change is a five and a some quarters. Your short two dollars. Then I had to proceed to unwedge my foot from my arse when she told me those were worth 1 and 2 bucks. :shy:
 
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Many soda machines tacitly assume any bill you give them is a $1 bill. If you give them a $10 bill, you just paid $9.75 for your soda. :sad:

- Warren
 
chroot said:
Many soda machines tacitly assume any bill you give them is a $1 bill. If you give them a $10 bill, you just paid $9.75 for your soda. :sad:

- Warren

Why do they have "Accepts $1, $5, and $10 bills" though?
 
Well, if the machine explicitly says it takes $5 and $10, then it does. If it doesn't say so explicitly, it will only take $1, and will probably mistake any other bill for a $1.

- Warren
 
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In fact, the soda machine I have here at work is now taunting me. It doesn't say explicitly that it takes $5 or $10 bills, but the picture above the bill collector has "$" signs in place of the number that appears on bills, rather than just, say, a "1". Maybe that means it takes higher-denomination bills, or maybe it doesn't. I happen to have only a $5 and $10 bill in my wallet. Is it kismet? Should I try? Should I start with the $5 or the $10? :rolleyes:

- Warren
 
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try a $5!

DO IT DO IT DO IT! *chants*
 
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Warren, if it is a coke machine press these numbers: 4 -2 -3-1 then you will get a menu option. If you are clever, you can get a free coke, or change the price to 10 cents a bottle and get your moneys worth. You didn't hear that from me.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Warren, if it is a coke machine press these numbers: 4 -2 -3-1 then you will get a menu option. If you are clever, you can get a free coke, or change the price to 10 cents a bottle and get your moneys worth. You didn't hear that from me.

That only works on a few older machines. They figured that one out a long time ago.
 
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What do I do if a vending machine eats my dollar like yesterday? How do I get it back?
 
  • #15
Call the number on the machine, or tip it over. Whatever suits your fancy.
 
  • #16
You can't get a Darwin award for that, it's already been done.
 
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Pengwuino said:
That only works on a few older machines. They figured that one out a long time ago.
where do you have a coke machine with numbers?
 
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All the new coke machines have numbers Trib. Pay attention next time you buy a coke. How do you buy it? You press A-1, B-3. Also if its a picture, the pictures actually have numbers associated with them. If you press the pictures in a 4-2-3-1 order, the coke machine readout displays a menu. you can press the pictures on the coke machine to go through the menu and change options.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
All the new coke machines have numbers Trib. Pay attention next time you buy a coke. How do you buy it? You press A-1, B-3. Also if its a picture, the pictures actually have numbers associated with them. If you press the pictures in a 4-2-3-1 order, the coke machine readout displays a menu. you can press the pictures on the coke machine to go through the menu and change options.
The snack machine has those A-1, B-3 type numbers, but not the Coke machine. Though, I'm still trying to figure out how someone managed to get one of our Coke machines stocked with some Pepsi. But, I'm not complaining since I prefer Pepsi. It means I walk to the other end of the building and down three floors to get a drink instead of going to the machine nearest my office, but at least I can get what I like. :biggrin:
 
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You just never payed attention to it moonbear. See the number/keypad? Its only on the new machines. Next time you see one press 4-2-3-1 and see what it does :wink:
 
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wow, fancy. Where do they have coke machines like that? Epcot center? or am I just old?
 
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tribdog said:
wow, fancy. Where do they have coke machines like that? Epcot center? or am I just old?
They're typical around here.
 
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around here, meaning? Tokyo?
 
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I've never seen a machine like that. All the soda machines around here are pretty much the same as the old ones.
 
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In the ones I use, there is a little shelf that travels up and gets the soda, then brings it down so it doesn't get all fizzy.
 
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I have NEVER seen a Coke machine that looks anything like that!
 
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LOL! We have tons and TONS of them at work, the shopping malls etc. :smile: I think we sent all the crappy old ones to WV and AZ. It opens the can for you, asks how man ice cubes and temperature you would like, and pours it for you too. When your done it washes the highball glass it served your drink in and stores it until the next customer comes.
 
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Evo said:
In the ones I use, there is a little shelf that travels up and gets the soda, then brings it down so it doesn't get all fizzy.
Ooh, that would be nice. I was thinking that machine Cyrus showed would at least let you see how far the can just dropped so you'd know how likely it would be to fizz. If you just wait 30 seconds or so before opening the can, it'll be fine.
 
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Evo said:
In the ones I use, there is a little shelf that travels up and gets the soda, then brings it down so it doesn't get all fizzy.

These are the most popular kinds of machines in my area. We used to have a few in my old high school. Half the fun of buy something from them is watching the product fall on the conveyor belt.
 
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check said:
These are the most popular kinds of machines in my area. We used to have a few in my old high school. Half the fun of buy something from them is watching the product fall on the conveyor belt.
Yeah, I was highly impressed the first time I saw the shelf go up, I was expecting the bottle to fall all the way down.

CHECK! I haven't seen you in ages.
 

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