Uncle Sam
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We got back into California late Friday evening even though we flew American Airlines. We did not have any delays out of Orlando mainly because our airplane model was not one of those that the FAA said had problems. Others had delays of hours, if not days, which we were told about. Now for the serious stuff.
ShurVend had a terriffic show in terms of sales even though the attendee traffic was not what we would like to see. But as has been posted other places, the operators who did come were ready to buy. We were surprised by that, but very glad to see it. We had a good contingent of operators from Australia who were ready to do business which we also appreciate. So we will be busy for awhile when we get to work on Monday.
One of the new items that turned up at the show was the new Armorall sponge pack that is much shorter with the sponge folded in half so it is thicker. We tested it in our vendors at the show and it will still vend nicely in the 18-count helix which we have been using for the older, taller package. We understand Armorall changed the pack because of the "bridging" problems that some glass-front vendors have been experiencing. Now, if we could get them to switch to the oval bottles for their pumps, everything would be peachy!
The number of credit card systems continues to increase with some new companies entering the battle. These new card systems are compatible with many processing companies so we are no longer tied to a propietary processor. That is good for everybody. And they are MDB compatible too.
The Fawn vendor has reappeared in a refrigerated version that is hardened up to survive in the car wash business. I looked it over and the one thing that has a big "target" painted on it is the bill validator. A good whack with a hammer and that validator is gone!! Been there, done that!!
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ShurVend had a terriffic show in terms of sales even though the attendee traffic was not what we would like to see. But as has been posted other places, the operators who did come were ready to buy. We were surprised by that, but very glad to see it. We had a good contingent of operators from Australia who were ready to do business which we also appreciate. So we will be busy for awhile when we get to work on Monday.
One of the new items that turned up at the show was the new Armorall sponge pack that is much shorter with the sponge folded in half so it is thicker. We tested it in our vendors at the show and it will still vend nicely in the 18-count helix which we have been using for the older, taller package. We understand Armorall changed the pack because of the "bridging" problems that some glass-front vendors have been experiencing. Now, if we could get them to switch to the oval bottles for their pumps, everything would be peachy!
The number of credit card systems continues to increase with some new companies entering the battle. These new card systems are compatible with many processing companies so we are no longer tied to a propietary processor. That is good for everybody. And they are MDB compatible too.
The Fawn vendor has reappeared in a refrigerated version that is hardened up to survive in the car wash business. I looked it over and the one thing that has a big "target" painted on it is the bill validator. A good whack with a hammer and that validator is gone!! Been there, done that!!
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