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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 6:45 pm
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Possible vending machine MS

Just throwing this out there...

Went to my gym a few days ago and noticed a vending machine dispensing drinks and protein shakes (up to $5-6 / pop). Noticed machine accepts CC and cash, so my internal MS alarm was sounding off. I put a quarter in, then added the remaining balance up to $6 from a CC, then pushed refund, and it spit out dollar bills and quarters! The machine had a Ventech label on it if I remember correctly.

Obviously not the best system and limited to how much cash is in the machine (not to mention COMPLETELY shafting other gym members who actually want to buy drinks and get change back), but could be an idea for some.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 6:46 pm
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lmao.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 6:48 pm
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If anyone is really going to bother manufacturing spend at a rate of $5 a pop, they really need to just close all their accounts and give up on credit cards.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 6:53 pm
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lol glad to see so many people working on alternatives
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 6:57 pm
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those who are against restricting the forum argue that if newbies are kept out we will lose the additional ideas they come up with.

yes, it would be tragic if we lost such gold mines as this. QUICK, delete your post so it doesn't die- there are 10's of points that could be lost if this gem ever gets out...
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 7:15 pm
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The vending machines at my work are coded as restaurant.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 7:21 pm
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It is a good thing it didn't refund the balance on your card in quarters.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 7:31 pm
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This is hilarious, although has anybody ever seen those sony underwater headphones: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ttles-of-Water

At least that way you'd be getting $100/pop. Although it's still ethically bankrupt.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 7:48 pm
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Originally Posted by fmakpartners
Just throwing this out there...

Went to my gym a few days ago and noticed a vending machine dispensing drinks and protein shakes (up to $5-6 / pop). Noticed machine accepts CC and cash, so my internal MS alarm was sounding off. I put a quarter in, then added the remaining balance up to $6 from a CC, then pushed refund, and it spit out dollar bills and quarters! The machine had a Ventech label on it if I remember correctly.

Obviously not the best system and limited to how much cash is in the machine (not to mention COMPLETELY shafting other gym members who actually want to buy drinks and get change back), but could be an idea for some.
You get an "A" for effort my friend. Everybody else here is just waiting for the next MS technique that will get over exploited. Looks like the next one you find, you should keep for yourself. After all, why would you kill your goose that lays a golden egg? I like the notion of vending machines but will not employ it.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by HustleALLday
You get an "A" for effort my friend. Everybody else here is just waiting for the next MS technique that will get over exploited. Looks like the next one you find, you should keep for yourself. After all, why would you kill your goose that lays a golden egg? I like the notion of vending machines but will not employ it.
I'm with this guy.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 7:56 pm
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My coworker put a dollar into the vending machine at work the other day for twizzlers. The machine spit out three packs of twizzlers and 4 quarters. I thought this thread might be divulging the secret of making that happen.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 8:23 pm
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Originally Posted by BingBlangBlaow
My coworker put a dollar into the vending machine at work the other day for twizzlers. The machine spit out three packs of twizzlers and 4 quarters. I thought this thread might be divulging the secret of making that happen.

I don't get it, how do I liquidate the twizzlers? Can I load BB with twizzlers? I tried that once at my walmart but they said the only accept actual currency.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 8:47 pm
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Originally Posted by IntegraR0064
I don't get it, how do I liquidate the twizzlers? Can I load BB with twizzlers? I tried that once at my walmart but they said the only accept actual currency.
You did it wrong! You take the twizzlers to CVS and ask for a refund. They give you say a 1$ merchandise credit. Once you do this 503 more times, you can (probably) buy a VR, hopefully the cash only covers merchandise credit as well.

So, where is this generous twizzler-gifting vending machine?
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 9:43 pm
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No need! I spend all my MS profit on twizzlers anyway, so this just saves a few steps. Unfortunately, it didn't work when I tried it.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 9:50 pm
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look man screw these guys for making fun of you, atleast you're trying to help out the community. maybe in the future you'll find something bigger and better...i'll be looking forward to it
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