If the vending machine isn’t transparent and only has images of the items, press the button for what you want. The price should appear on the screen next to the money slots, or it will tell you that it’s out of stock. Check out our guide on choosing healthy snacks for things to look for in snacks.
Avoid using any bills with rips or tears since the machine may not accept them. Some machines may not accept bills over a certain amount. As you insert cash, the vending machine screen will show you how much you’ve put in. Some machines will let you buy multiple items with the cash credits you’ve added.
Some drink vending machines dispense the bottles in a compartment on the side of the machine.
Check the coin chute before you use the vending machine to see if there are any coins left over from the last person that used it.
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If there doesn’t appear to be a number on the machine, try talking to whoever manages the vending machine. If you want to make money from these popular machines, check out our guide on starting a vending machine business.
