Machine Condition Details

Machine Condition Details

Summary Explanation of Conditions
A - Excellent
  • Cosmetic condition: 9-10 (Excellent Condition)
  • Painted and bodywork (when applicable)
  • Detail cleaned
  • Thoroughly tested and working
  • Serviced money systems
B - Good
  • Cosmetic condition: 6-8 (Good Condition)
  • Normal visible wear and tear, minor scratches, nicks, dents, scuffs, dings, various cosmetic imperfections, etc.
  • Wiped down, not detail cleaned
  • Thoroughly tested and working
  • Serviced money systems
C - Fair
  • Cosmetic condition: 3-5
  • Blemishes that exceed normal wear and tear, scratches, nicks, dents, scuffs, dings, rust, various cosmetic imperfections, etc.
  • Wiped down, not detail cleaned
  • Thoroughly tested and working
  • Serviced money systems
F - Bad
  • Cosmetic condition: 1-2
  • Severe blemishes i.e. rust, large dents, severe scratches, major cracks or see-through graphic, etc.
  • Not cleaned at all, left "as-is" cosmetically but, mechanically functional
  • Thoroughly tested primary purposes functioning, secondary functions may not work optimally, i.e. lights, hinges
  • Serviced money systems
Detailed Explanation of Conditions
A - Excellent

When buying a reconditioned vending machine it is much like purchasing a certified pre-owned car (CPO). The machine is thoroughly tested and repaired in advance so it functions as designed. Parts are changed as needed to ensure this. The bill and coin acceptors are serviced and the control board is fully tested. Parts are not unnecessarily changed just like when purchasing a CPO vehicle the tires, for example, are not automatically replaced. They must be within a certain tolerance or they get replaced. We approach reconditioning vending machines much in the same manner. The cosmetic upgrades of the machine include thorough cleaning, working lighting, necessary bodywork, a fresh coat of exterior paint, reconditioned trim where applicable, tough front refacing on snack machines where applicable, a new sign for drink machines, higher requirements for all visual components of the machine which are replaced as needed and finally a very thorough visual inspection by a manager before shipping out the machine.

B - Good

The machine is thoroughly tested and repaired in advance so it functions as designed. Mechanical parts are changed as needed to ensure this. The bill and coin acceptors are serviced and the control board is fully tested. Although this machine is not reconditioned it must work and function just as well as a reconditioned machine. However, cosmetically it is NOT a reconditioned machine and it will not look as good as one. You can expect minor dings, scuffs, scratches, nicks, minor cracks unless otherwise pointed out, fading in some cases as would be common in any used vending machine. For the fussiest and high-end locations, we recommend going with reconditioned. We clean the machine to remove dirt and grim as best we can but not to the same standard as a reconditioned machine. However, this kind of machine can be put in most white or blue-collar locations without any issues, but as always, it's up to the location's discretion.

C - Fair

The machine is thoroughly tested and repaired in advance so it's primary purposes function as designed, i.e. takes money, gets cold, dispenses product, securely locks and secondary purposes, i.e. lights or hinges, will function, but may not work optimally. Mechanical parts are changed as needed to ensure this. The bill and coin acceptors are serviced and the control board is fully tested. You can expect rust, dents, dings, scuffs, scratches, nicks, minor cracks unless otherwise pointed out, fading in some cases as would be common in any used vending machine. For the fussiest and high-end locations, we recommend going with reconditioned. We do a wipe down of the machine to remove surface dirt as best we can but it is not thoroughly cleaned. This kind of machine can be put in most blue-collar locations without any issues, but as always, it's up to the location's discretion.

F - Bad

The machine is thoroughly tested and repaired in advance so it's primary purposes function as designed, i.e. takes money, gets cold, dispenses product and locks but secondary purposes, i.e. lights or hinges, may not function at all or not optimally. Mechanical parts are changed as needed to ensure the function purposes ONLY, nothing serving cosmetic purposes will be changed. The bill and coin acceptors are serviced and the control board is fully tested. It is entirely up to the buyer to spend the time needed to make it ready for location. Cosmetically, it is "as is" and will have SEVERE blemishes, such as rust throughout the machine, cracks, major dents, severe sun fading, severe visible wear, scratches, nicks, scuffs, dings, dirt, grim, etc. We do not clean the machine at all, it will be dirty. We do NOT address any of these issues and as such it truly is being sold "as is" where is. However, mechanically it is working and warrantied as stated.