FAQ
TheArtVend 100
What is the ArtVend 100?
A manual (non-electric), token-operated, and tabletop vending machine for artists and retail spaces.
It's a modern take on classic vending machines, designed to give you full control over what is sold! Tokens let you determine the price and different sized coils allow for a variety of products from stickers, enamel pins, jewelry, keychains, and so much more.
How does it work?
- Place your items in the coils, packaged (eco-friendly options available here!).
- Customers come to you and purchase a token.
- Customers place the tokens in one of the three token slots and turn.
- As the mechanism turns, the coil turns and pushes the product to the side where it falls down to the open slot for retrieval.
- Collect tokens from the token bin after you’re done selling!
What can I sell in the machine?
We have 3 coil sizes and what you can sell depends on the coil size. Your machine will come with one size coil based on your selection. If you want to mix and match, you can order additional coils.
- 9MM COILS: ≈20 Slots per Coil
0.3 inch max thickness
Best for things like:
- Stickers
- Mini Art Prints
- Flat Items - 16MM COILS: ≈10 Slots per Coil
0.5 inch max thickness
Best for things like:
- Enamel Pins
- Jewelry
- Keychains - 26MM COILS:
≈5 Slots per Coil
1 inch max thickness
Best for things like:
- Pill Cases
- Compact Mirrors
- Cigarette Cases
Can I mix and match coils?
You must choose only one coil size to come with your ArtVend. You can purchase extra coils HERE if you want to mix and match.
How do customers know what they're purchasing?
That's up to you! You can make vending random or inform customers of what is on each level. We are working on display slots you can stick in the window to communicate what is on each level.
Can I customize my machine?
Yes! And we recommend customizing your ArtVend for brand recognition and to attract attention.
Order your decal when you order your machine and we'll professionally install it for you.
We offer two options: a permanent decal or a magnetic decal.
Where are the custom decal templates?
You can find the custom decal templates HERE.
Can I have help designing my custom decal?
Yes! Learn more and get help HERE.
Can I use tokens or regular coins?
Your choice! ArtVend machines come standard with special token mechanisms. That gives you the option to set your own price per token!
We have options for other mechanisms including quarter, loonie (Canadian $1 Coin), toonie (Canadian $2 Coin), and free-vend. With tokens, you get to decide the price of your items without being limited to what the machine can do.
You can purchase the coin wheels separately to switch out on your own or have them installed when your purchase your ArtVend.
Can I get custom tokens?
Custom tokens are available on a preorder basis HERE. The MOQ is 2000 tokens, and we cannot accommodate smaller quantities.
Will there be bigger machines, electronic versions, etc?
We have many plans and ideas for future ArtVend machines, including bigger and electronic ones.
Orders
How much is shipping?
We offer free shipping on all US orders over $75, including Hawaii and Alaska.
Shipping to US territories for machines is $30 flat rate.
What is your return policy?
We accept returns within 30 days of the purchase date.
Do you ship internationally?
We have international shipment available through Etsy (Click Here). Prices are the same as on our website; you only have to pay for shipping. Mind that we cannot control shipping, which are prices set by the shipping company.
Can I ship to a PO Box?
We use UPS for our shipping. If you want to ship to a PO box, please make sure you are using your extended PO box address. This could be slightly different from your usual PO Box address for USPS. You may have received this address when you got your information for your PO Box. You will want to use the "Google-able" address for your post office with your box number in the second address line.
123 Main Street, PO Box #, Anytown, USA 12345
The difference:
The ArtVend
PO Box 10121
New Iberia, LA 70562
vs
The ArtVend
817 E Dale St
PO Box 10121
New Iberia, LA 70560
The difference: A street address and a PO box number as well as a different zip code (not always different).
What if I move after pre-ordering?
If you move, please email us your new address asap and we will change it in our system!
About Us
Who created The ArtVend 100?
Me! Hadley Page. I'm an artist and created this design (and prototyped, sampled, tested, re-tested) for myself and other artists. I'm based in Louisiana and we now have a team of 3 working on The ArtVend!
Where are you located?
108 Pine Park Dr Lafayette, LA 70508. 🐊
Still have questions? We're happy to help! Please send us a message HERE.
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