[vendtalk] SODA MACHINES

[mazher]

Whatever has gone before is water under the bridge.  I think we all have a
shared interest in putting our collective buying power to work.  The trick
of course is to come up with an end result that has some real tangible
benefit for the individual vendor.  Far too often in the past, the benefits
of partnership have been too elusive and indirect.  This looks like a doable
and worthwhile initiative.  Let's give it a collective push to see what we
can score.  If I can lend a hand, please contact me at the email address
below.

Mazher at comcast.net
Phone: (202) 415-9450.
Chair, Policy Sub Committee
DC Randolph Sheppard Vending Facility Program


-----Original Message-----
From: vendtalk [mailto:vendtalk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kevan
Worley
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 5:43 PM
To: Vendor Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [vendtalk] SODA MACHINES

There are plenty of long winded reasons why it hasn't been done. However, I
believe there are exciting things to come in this area. Nicky Gacos,
President, NABM, is working at a high level with Coke and Pepsi, as well as
some other possible partners to create a national buying program. It is
heavy lifting, but if anyone can do it he can. Many states have worked with
both Pepsi and Coke to get a pretty low, competitive wholesale price. Most
states, I think, get their machines directly from the soft drink companies,
but some also buy some of those machines. If you'd like to work with our
leadership team on this effort, let's do it. I hope that's a short winded
response. I wish it was a better one.


Kevan Worley
Executive Director
National Association of Blind Merchants
kevanworley at blindmerchants.org 
866-543-6808

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-----Original Message-----
From: vendtalk [mailto:vendtalk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Horn
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 10:04 PM
To: 'Vendor Talk Mailing List'
Subject: [vendtalk] SODA MACHINES

Are there any states that buy their own soda/pop/beverage machines?    In
Florida we are all third party vendors which puts us at a decided
disadvantage when it comes to bargaining.  
Also, what about a national contract with Coke/Pepsi/Dr pepper Snapple 7 Up?
Any ideas?
Please no long winded reasons why it can't be done.


Thanks,

Dennis Horn





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