8.29.06
The machine is a magic hustler
About a year ago, we had a new vending company place their machines here to offer snacks and sodas (or pop for you northeners). To get the gig, they went all out: pizza parties, free samples, and bragged about how every 60 purchaces resulted in getting your money back.
Pretty picture they painted, eah. The reality is, those machines are stingy, thiefs, and magic.
I've never been to a machine that so consistantly holds on to the item you selected. Sure, the little spiral thing turns, but it some how snags the food when it tries to fall. Yeah, you can rock the box to get it loose, but why should I have to.
Oh, and don't give it dimes. Nickles and quarters aren't a problem, but dimes, it randomly takes them. They'll go in and you'll hear it pass through the counter, but the value will never register. If you try to get your change back, you'll get everything except 10 cents.
Now, getting dimes as change is even more of a mystery. If I put in a dollar bill, buy something for 80 cents, you will distinctly hear the sound of two dimes in the change return. But, when you reach in to grab it, it's not there! If you look UNDER the machine, you'll see your two dimes laying on the carpet.
This has happened to me 3 times. The last time, I made a point to watch for my change. I heard two coins, only found one dime behind the plastic guard, and seen my second dime on the floor.
Needless to say, that's more drama than I'm looking for at the job. I'm sticking to Walgreens for quick snack fixes.
11:30 am in office space | 1 person viewing0 ramblings so far