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The Evolution of Vending Machines

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  1. skyberrys · · focus · HN ↗
    By the end of the read I was wondering why I can't setup a few vending machines, sit back and watch the profits roll in. I know it's likely more complicated that I imagine, but it seems like such a hands off way to manage commerce. It wraps up inventory management and sales into one convenient package and takes out the daily responsibilities.
    1. ljf · · focus · HN ↗
      For a while I seemed to end up on a YouTube algorithm that was full of people doing just that - a good few found success, but there seems to be a good chunk of work to do looking after the machines and stock.
      1. skyberrys · · focus · HN ↗
        What a funny spot for the algorithms to take you.
        1. ljf · · focus · HN ↗
          Which then led me to people who do up washing machines/driers that are dumped at the side of the road, and resell them, which led me to a guy that bought a laundrette - I still watch him, he has a car wash too now...
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