More "Small Change" Readers Comments

A small sample of emails I've received (all emails on file)

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Dear Rob
I just read your book and was impressed with the common sense approach. As a associate professor of business and owner of several small businesses your advice is well taken and there are little tidbits which can be utilized by anyone today trying to manage any of the resources you cover.

I would like to ask your permission to use some of this material in my classes from a real life approach. None of the material will be copied or given directly to the students except to discuss approaches and problem solving techniques.
Thanks, for a valuable read and good luck.
Sincerely,
Leo Trudel



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Hi I just wanted to drop you a line and to tell you I am one of the lucky ones. I had contacted ($&%&%#^&) and ($&%&%#^&) but I also found a private vendor who would sell me a few of his accounts. All this happened the same weekend. I found your ebook the night before I was buying a factory location. Your ebook really helped me figure the true market value. I didn't overpay. My seller easily answered your 3 questions and I am the very happy and new owner of my own new vending company.
Thank You!!!
Jamie Mann single parent and now vending company owner



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Robert,
I didn't have any problems downloading your book. I read the book last night. I found your strategy of starting a vending business interesting. Low risk, high rewards. Makes good sense to me. It has been a pleasure reading your book and will recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going into the business.
Many thanks,
Dan Fortney




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Dear Uncle Rob,
Thank you for all the information and advice. I had already been doing some of your suggestions (research using ($&%&%#^&)) but was still in a quandry as to how or where to start (information overload).
Now I have a game plan!
David Sheldon



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Hey
you helped me at the right time. I was trying to talk my wife into a $17,800 3 machine deal. I was shocked at the word for word fact for fact details of my opportunity meeting in your book.
Luckily they had a we will not sell you today guarantee and they were true to their word. So I was able to slip out and I started to look up vending on the net and I found a site just before yours selling used ($&%&%#^&) machines 1 to 3 years old for only 1200.00 to1700.00 dollars each and there were a bunch too. Some even only a hour and a half from here so I was going to buy one and see how it went then I got your ebook and BOY AM I GLAD I did.
I love the startup idea it will even be far less than the 1200.00 machine I was going to buy. I even am going to ($&%&%#^&) and donate 20% to JDRF the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation a charity my wife and I already actively support.

Well THANK THANK THANK you.
I do not believe in accident and I like to think you wrote this ebook just so I could find it at just the right moment.
Enjoy the twenty and I will enjoy the $17,800.00 even more now too.
Sincerely
Bob Morrow
P.S. I am going to pull a dba for ($&%&%#^&) today and open a bank account and get my Costco wholesaler card too.
THANKS again



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My Vending Uncle,
Thanks for publishing this information. I'm interested in becoming my own boss and I want an income that does earn some money while I'm not there, such as vending. But before I went to slap together a business plan and drop $10k on equipment, I decided what the heck and downloaded your ebook.
Best $20 I ever spent.
Thanks.
David A. Bryant



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Mr. Farnham,
Interested in testing the waters of the part-time vending business, I stumbled on your site while doing some research, and ended up purchasing your E-book. I found it to be quite informative, and I appreciate your willingness to share such information. I'm definitely going to give the business a shot, thanks for the "smart way" to get started.
Thanks very much!
Sean Martin



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Vending Uncle Rob
Your ebook sure opened my eyes to vending. I was almost ready to buy some machines from an 800# advertised in the newspaper. Thank you very much for saving me from a costly mistake!
Steve and Olivia Larson




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Uncle Rob
I think the information I received was great. I am taking over a location that has been successful for the last 6 years.. I can tell you are an honest person and I value your insights. I now feel if I want to expand this business all the info you gave me will be awesome!
Thanks, Brett Fish



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Dear Mr Robert Farnham:
We were able to download your book, "Small Change, Vending Insider Secrets Revealed". The feeling is that this is an excellent book and very beneficial to anyone starting out in the vending business. I do Bookkeeping, Accounting and Tax Returns and this information is for one of my clients. He has been retired for awhile and over the past year decided to go into the vending business.
This is the advise we needed.
Thank you for your attention
Geoff Sim



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Hey Unc
I'm about to purchase a soda machine using ($&%&%#^&) as you suggested, and put it on "my" uncles barber shop buisness at no charge. Isn't that great.
Anyhow thanks to your e-book i have alot more confidence in the upcoming decisions i'm about to make.
Hey breakfast was great. Tell aunty i wont be coming home soon,im gonna be busy.
nomo from ny



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Robert,
I just finished reading this. I just dove into your information. I did have that cup of coffee while reading.
3 mos ago I fell into the ($&%&%#^&) trap and we both know the rest. I also had inflated expectations but they quickly came into reality. Your ebook was valuable as it is a confirmation of what I have been realizing and accepting. I enjoyed the actual case histories of you and the others. My desire for this business was to supplement other income while keeping it simple as the single guy you profile in your ebook. I have been beating the pavement for additional locations. So actually I paid ($&%&%#^&) $10,000.00 for one location and a big,..very big lesson. However it does give me satisfaction to empty that change tray and be my own businessman on a part-time basis.
You've given me a great path to follow.
Thanks for your valuable insight.
Ernie Held



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I have just purchased 3 machines (9000.00 cash) and was looking into the 100% financing on three more! Just today! I am glad I spent my 20.00 dollars and will take your advice. I was not sure of that since I am only bringing in about 60.00 per week on two and 12.00 on the other. I do have two locations coming up in 4 months and I would like to have two more rather than move them. I will look into your ($&%&%#^&) ideas. It makes good sense. I want to make this work. I am a house wife with 3 kids and I can do this while they are in school. My husband already makes a pretty good check so this is my venture, or college money, something to pass to my children or maybe even our retirement. Who knows!
Thanks for the direction,
Marlene McCord




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Greetings Robert;
I read your Small Change paper with great interest. I have been out of work for a few months and have been thinking of lots of business ventures (as well as trying to get back into the electronics industry). I guess I have been luck (smart??) in that I have not gone to a business seminar where the sales people paint such a glowing picture. I have been talking directly with people at ($&%&%#^&). From what I can tell, they are a manufacturer of bulk vending machines. This is the area I have been looking into.
What I read was very interesting and helpful. Thanks for giving me an idea of how to access a machines true value. I am still not sure if I will venture into this business, but I do appreciate your unbiased paper and the tips on other places on the web to get more information.
Regards;
Richard Kalish



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Robert,
I just finished reading your ebook.. Myself as a internet marketer i know about good ebooks with awesome and useful content.. Your book is well worth the 20$.. i am very new to the world of vending and i was looking for some information on how the business really works.. I have to say after i read your eBook.. "Small Change" I feel that i have enough knowledge to go out and start my vending career.. And become SUCCESSFUL!! This ebook gets two thumbs up from me...
Jeff West, www.WorkatHomeGold.biz



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Robert,
Thank you for sharing your experiences, advice and information. It was well worth the $20. I have been looking at an opportunity I found in the Bizops section of our local paper and the deal sounds really good. $28k for 10 combo machines including the locations and, after 30 days, 0 interest financing for 60 months on more equipment. They also repair the equipment under warrantee for 5 years. Sounds great except for the $28k right? It's also interesting that I can't get information on the locations even though there are 40 available and ready to go in my area. Of course they are offering an exclusive territory if you buy 10 machines. I also couldn't find financial info on the distributer. Of course they do not manufacture the machines. After reading your paper I plan to use the knowledge and see if I can negotiate with them a bit but I believe I will try your ($&%&%#^&) system first and see how it works for me. I've been a salesman all my life and I think I would enjoy the challenge. I also believe you can make a good living in this business.
I think it is a great concept.
Thanks again.
Jim Barbieri



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Hello,
I want to thank you for creating this ebook. I was seriously considering getting 10 bulk candy machines, but after reading your book, I have decided not to. I didn't want that much of a hands-on business, but I didn't know what I was getting into. That $20 was well spent on your book, for it saved me $5K and a lot of headaches I'm sure. It was very refreshing to hear some unbiased advice.
Thanks,
Jon McClaren



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Robert-
Just finished your 'rant.' Thanks. Very clear & informative. I'm a stay-at-home Dad to our almost 4-year old and our 13-month old. It's delightful. I have a couple of VERY MINIMAL incomes since I have no time or energy. My wife is a VP at MGM studios. To reach some of our familial goals, I need to supplement the moola intake. I see vending as a part-time scenario. Of course, if it 'took off', I'd be inclined to do whatever was necessary to take advantage of that fortuitous occurrence! I am going to take your ($&%&%#^&) suggestion to heart.
I appreciate Small Change, and will refer to it on an ongoing basis.
Yo.
Evan R. P.



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Subject: Re: Small Change
I want to tell you that this was the best $20.00 I've ever spent.
I saved thousands of dollars by reading this and declining the BizOp program. I was able to find and purchase 7 machines for around $16,000 less then I would have paid for three at the show. A business I was going to buy from a local guy fell through when I offered him $12,000 less then he was asking, (thanks to your advice). Now I'll have 7 machines for under $3,000, thanks to reading your book and advice.
Thanks again and again.
Bob & Denise




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Robert,
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for putting this info out on the WEB so people like me could learn before we got burned. I am just starting out in the business, actually I am investigating it. I have been approached by a rep doing bulk vending and it all sounds good, but after reading your article, I have decided to wait, go to an Expo and learn more before I give up my money. Then if I still am excited about the idea, I will follow your advice and hit the streets. I am excited about the potential, being a laid off airline pilot, I need something that I can do until I get rehired and then I would like to do this on the side, but only as long as I make a profit.
Thanks again and I will drop you a note after I get started.
Take care
Walt Folker



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Hi Robert
Thank you for taking the time to write this information program and offer it to those of us needing inside tips and tricks. I am glad I purchased it as it solidifies what some of my thoughts and feelings were about the vending industry. I am starting with one small snack machine and I thought the idea of ($&%&%#^&) was brilliant. I am going to give that idea a serious attempt as well.
Thank You.
Garrin



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Hi there Vending Uncle,
My name is Robert and I saw the ad in the newspaper (or shall I say ads). Called all the 1-800 numbers and even got some of them to send packages. Most were reluctant because they didn't know if you were serious or even had the kind of money they are looking for.
I spent several hours researching the industry before I came across your site. Was a little reluctant to spend twenty dollars on your info but your humor about the business convinced me.
Money well spent.
I like the idea behind the vending industry and it's possible upside but I was a part of the "Anyway" generation and learned nothing is as good as salesmen say it is. Finding it difficult to find the inside information I am happy to have read your article. There are some grammatical and format errors but I don't think you made money by teaching English either. LOL!
Anyway I believe I am going to try to start your way.
I live in Raleigh, NC and hope to be able to email you in six months with a nice progress report.
Thank You
Robert R Ray



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thanks for the information....very helpful...I wish I had seen it earlier...got scammed by ($&%&%#^&).. .but I am on my way to recovery and your information will help a lot...30 machines and about $4000/month revenue ...thanks so much for willingness to provide mentoring so selflessly...
Rgds,
Brad Staley



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Hi,
I found all your information extremely useful, and being a person who has the patience and wants to own my own company, because I was laid off after 7 years as a stockbroker/options trader I realized more and more there is no security at a place. I did hire a locator, and had them put in the contract if I found locations before him, the contract would be adjusted. My idea was to collect valuable information in how he went about presenting the product to get a location. Truth is locators are afraid to try and cut red tape, and stay away from anything looking "corporate", however I got my best location at one. My husband has been skeptical about this business, but I have patience, I can slowly expand as I want.
Thanks for your ebook I love referring to it time and time again, great advice about ($&%&%#^&) and looking for ($&%&%#^&)
Melissa Winter



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Much thanx!
I ordered your report and finished reading it thoroughly. I really appreciate you making a business of telling the truth about the vending industry. I was considering going into a vending/ATM business for the wrong reasons and because of this, could have fell prey to salespeople's false promises. You have kept me from losing money. You are offering a sincere product that makes me feel better that I paid for it to help you stay in business rather than getting it for free!
I wish you much success!

E.D.



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Hey Rob
Best $20 I ever spent. After reading “Small Change” I decided that vending is probably not for me, but still an awesome story. Getting a feel for the “scale” you need to make x dollars in a business is usually NEVER spelled out/revealed.
Thanks!!!!
You should write some more stuff. I would probably buy it!

James



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Dear Robert,
I just purchased and enjoyed reading your article about vending machines. Me and my g/f want to go into business, like yourself in the beginning we are making these sort of reasonable? guesstimations about how much money we can make- in particularly with the Video Game machines.ie, $30-$40/day. like yourself in the beginning we were close to buying 2 machines - (*&^(^) and a diff. one costing us about $10000.U.S. After your article I really think we are gonna buy used/cheap and test the location first. We never made it to a vending show or anything, I actually got the idea from Warren Buffet's bio, one of his first bus. ventures was he had pinball machines in 7 diff. barber shops. They gave him a great return on his money, and we are hoping for the same. I know you said your not a reader referral service, but we would really,really like to get the email of your friend that IS successful with the video game machines? we would only ask a few simple questions, anyways thanks for the document, It was definetely worth the $20.

Best Regards,
Curtis P
Edmonton, AB Canada




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Dear Sir,
I bought your ebook and after reading it there is only one thing to say "UNCLE you are a true enterprneur". I congratulate you for writing this ebook because only handful of people in this world are willing to share with others what they were given.
Thank you very much for your advise.


Best regards,
nader



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Hi Rob
I enjoyed your book and more to the point, I learned several important things about the vending business. You also reminded me of some things I already know and will need to remember to do well in the vending business.
Thanks for your help

James



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Dear Robert Farmham(vending Uncle),

My name is jite. Today my sister purchest your E- book for me I read it emediatly, it was vary imformitive. Not to long ago I decided to become a vendor so I could learn how to start and run a small business. I have to say this decision was intimidating you see I have never started a business before and I'm just turning 22 next month. Don't get me wrong this is no sob story. Up until now I have been a professional artist and while I have made money as an artist I have only made enough to survive. Starting a business seemed like a good way to escape the unafisial vow of poverty that most artist unknowingly take. I also wanted to avoid simply getting a job and taking another unofficial vow of poverty not to mention that would not allow me much time to paint in the future. I want you to know you information has been very valuable. Now I know how to find better deals on machines and I don't feel as if I'm walking blindly into a desert full of snakes

Thank You, Thank You




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Thanks. I am somewhat interested in vending only part time. Your info was very informative and has opened my eyes to many of the possible pitfalls of the business. I found that the best thing about "small change" is that the information and advice is valuable for business in general and is smart business practise regardless of the type your in. Well done
thanks,
Terva



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Rob,
I don't know if you will receive this note personally or not but just wanted to say that I am glad I invested the $20 in your vending ebook.

Even though I haven't decided if I will get into the business or not I still feel it was good sound information and not just for a vending business. And, that it was coming, truthfully, from someone who does really know.
Regards,

Paul Stanford



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Hi Rob,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I have a full time job and a good income, but there are always extra expenses that keep throwing my budget out-of-whack. I have a sophomore in college and a junior in high school, so I was looking for a second income to help with the extra expenses. So...I responed to one of those newspaper ads that claimed a 'no money down' deal with earning up to 45K a year. (Well I knew that it had to be too good to be true - but what if, just what if, it could really earn 12-15K a year? - that would be a huge help - so I took a nibble.) After speaking with the salesman, I would need 8K to buy 22 machines and they would only take 6-10 hours a week to maintain (yeah, right!). Oh, and 1800 of that money was to hire a locating company - 'that would guarantee satisfactory locations'. I repeatedly asked the salesman to confirm that I would NOT have to find my own locations and he kept assuring me the locating company would find locations that I would be happy with. Well......after reading your book, I realise just exactly how much horse hockey this 'deal' really is. I had asked several friends for their opinions, but none have ever been involved in the vending business so they could not offer any advice. I gladly spent the $20 to buy your book because I really needed to hear from someone who had personal knowlege of the vending business. Your book educated me enough to realise that vending might be for me, but the deal I was looking at isn't.

Your book just saved me $7,980.00 (of course I had to subtract the 20 book cost). The salesman is calling back tonight and now I can confidently say that I have researched the opportunity and decided that I am not interested. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
That is truly the best $20 I have spend in a while.

Deborah E
Scott, LA



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Hello,
I actually drove all over Austin Texas looking for a book on Vending. I found none! I then checked amazon and found 3 or so. Then I found your site and ordered your pdf.
I paid my twenty bucks and downloaded the .pdf. The reality is that your book just saved me $28000.00. A slick sales guy at (*&^%&*%) was trying to sell me 100 candy machines! He said almost everything you said he would in your book. Including the crap about locating the machines for free.
I cannot thank you enough for making this type of information available to the public. It really puts the reality of the vending business in perspective.
I am glad now that I gave the sales guy the wrong phone number so he can't hassle me any further!
Thanks a million,

Henner
Austin, Texas



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I don't know how many of these e-books you sell, but I'm glad to be telling you "you still got it". Congratulation on receiving my 20 bucks literally "while you sleep" (it's getting pretty late) I'm far more informed, but have some pretty serious thinking to do. You made my decision more difficult, but when I make it, it will be with confidence. Thanks for laying it down so honestly. I was flying pretty high on some Bizop "hopium", I'm glad to be back in touch with reality where hard work still pays the best returns.

Justin D
Sonora California




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Rob
Very interesting reading - I just attended (yesterday) a seminar with (*&%&*^%%) vending - franchise that apparently just sells the equipment - which i just found out at double the cost - they claim to provide assistance with finding locations and training.
your article mentioned many of these items and has opened my eyes - based on your advise - i wil buy my own machines and make my own contacts at less than half the price.
Thank you,
John S C



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Rob,
You probably don't remember me, but you've given me a lot of GREAT advice through your e-book and your emails. Thanks!
Just a quick note - I bought an older Pepsi machine about 3 weeks ago for $150. I just sold it for $350. I am going to use this money to buy other equipment!
I just received a call from our local school, and they want a snack machine!
Thanks for the advice; I wouldn't have done this otherwise! Do you charge a consulting fee? Just kidding - I REALLY do appreciate your advice!
Thanks,

Tom



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Good ebook.
I had read all the rah rah information on one particular novelty vending machine. From the sales copy, you'd think the thing sucked quarters out of people's pockets.
Then I saw one "in action" at a busy diner. I paid a quarter just because my little girl wanted some gum and I wanted to see the thing do it's Rube Goldberg routine.
Like you said ((*^(*&%)............
As you suggested, Now I know how to call the guy up and see what he wants to sell it for!

Chuck H




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First of all on the critical side, (I should have been an art critic), you might want to proof read your paper. Then again, I find mistakes daily in the news paper too.

To the heart of the matter though.... This past weekend, I attended one of the very shows you speak of which was how you started out. Yup, would have cost me $15000, plus whatever my other start-up costs would have been: my estimate, around $1500-$2000.
As it happened, my schedule for the weekend was already pretty full, so, my time to do some research was practically non-existent. It can be nice to have a 'primary investor' who does have the time on their hands. I'm always skeptical of new business opportunities, but have been looking into them for the last year or 2 because I'm interested in starting my own. Well, my parents (that primary investor), did have the time and convinced me to look a bit deeper. Well, my work schedule today was light, so I did. Guess what, I found your site/article and chose to 'invest' the $20. No, no refund necessary; I think the information you provided was well worth the savings of thousands of dollars.

I still am planning to get into, the business, but I now (thanks to you), have a clearer picture on what is involved and what to expect. I like the idea of ((*&^(*&^&*) and even thought of somewhere to put my first one: my Vet clinic.
In closing, just let me again say thank you for publishing your vending experience. I found it to be extremely educating.
Sincerly,

Brian L
Norwood, PA



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Dear, uh, "Uncle Vend,"

I just finished reading your e-book, and I loved it. It was quite informative and full of little pointers I was hoping would be included in it. Your writing was perfect--expert advice articulated with a "regular guy" delivery. When I have the time, I want to start up my own vending business based on your wisdom!
Once again, thanks for the advice I'm certain will work once I put it into practice. May you and your family live long and prosper!
Sincerely yours,

Charlie E



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Mr. Farnham,

I wanted to let you know that you just saved us $18,000 worth of hassle. My husband says that he wouldn't have done it anyway, but you know the power a woman has over a man. ;-) We WOULD have done it if I threw a big enough fit! Trust me! It really is so amazing how they reel you in. They make it seem so easy and you just think know you have what it takes to make major bucks. The company is out of California. You probably know the one. It was as if you were writing about them in your report.
The seminar was this past Saturday and we have til Wednesday to make a decision so I'll give them credit for letting us have a few days. It gave me plenty of time to do some research on the Internet and when I saw your website, I figured I would go for it. What do I have to loose $20 or $18,000? I think that was a no brainer. Your report was a big time eye opener. It made me see more clearly how they get you all hyped up and hoping you'll be one of the 15 people they choose for your area. Then as you described the way you REALLY should do it, it made soo much sense!.

Anyway, I really appreciate you taking the time to inform us poor suckers out here who are really trying to help better our lives financially by owning our own businesses. It's people like you who help make this world a little bit better place to be!
Thanks again!!!

Tabitha W
Executive Assistant




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Hey Uncle,

Your information is very insightful. It just kept me from making a $20,000.00 mistake!!!!!! I'm glad I came across your site in my search. Your e-book was $20.00 Well spent!!!! I'm taking your advice and looking for ()(*&*^%&)

John
Dallas, TX



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Thanks for putting your experineces down, Rob. I did find your ebook to contain some wise advice and yes I'm glad I bought it. I know I can count on your experience in the vending business should I decide to go into it. I would even consider paying you more for your valuable advice in the future.

Bill



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Dear Rob,

I really appreciate your little book. The investment was worth it... it's hard to get a straight story about vending, and your voice was one I needed to hear.
Thanks so much!

Rosemary E




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Rob,

Thanks to your book I now have a lot more insight. I think you have saved a lot of people...a lot of money. :o) And for those of us who are still serious, we now know how to go about taking the necessary steps to start. Awesome job!
Thanks.

Hedi



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Hi Rob,
Just a quick note to let you know we downloaded your book successfully and found it to be all that was advertised.
My son is the one that is interested in vending as a business he can do at his own pace (he has some disabilities). I read your book on the screen as it was being printed and thought it was great. Being a retired technical writer, I really appreciated the concise black and white no BS approach to documenting your business bio.
Keep up the good work,

Dennis H



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We attended one of those "Business Opportunity" seminars and became interested in the vending business, but there were too many unanswered questions.
Your frank and candid publication provided insight and answered most of the questions that we needed to have answered about the vending business. We now are armed with the necessary information to make an informed business decision.
Thanks for taking the time to answer the "insider" questions.

T and L Anderson




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I think your information was very, very valuable. You're a very good writer. I couldn't stop reading it and read it in one sitting. I loved reading your story and I think it is a great overview for someone like myself who has no idea what the vending business is about.
I think your guarantee was a great idea. I think that's what made the sale for me. Also, your writing is very personal and honest. I felt like I could trust you. It was easily worth the $20.
Thanks so much for writing a great advice book.
Take care.

Charlie D



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I just wanted to thank you for the time you took writing your e-book. I am currently an unemployed (laid off in January) Information Technology guy who is frustrated with searching for jobs that just aren't out there. I made the decision to start a business somehow some way, and thought getting in to vending machines would be a good way to start with little money and grow.

I nearly borrowed $10k from family to start a "((*&^*(^)" by buying 30 (*&^%*%*^&%).....) But after reading your book I decided against it and started finding the exact same machines ()(*&)*&(&^) 0.99 to 9.99.(90%off) So I guess you can say that your book saved me $9,980 (The "franchise"price less the price of the book, of course.)
Anyway, thank youfor the work you have done in writing the book.
Thanks,

Clay R



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Hey Rob,

I really appreciate the follow up e-mail, to make sure that everything turned out alright for me. I wish more people were like you when doing business over the net. I also wanted to tell you that the information that I bought from you was worth more than 20 bucks!

I myself almost fell into the trap of getting a loan on some vending machines ((*&^(*^). Then I took your advice..... I've had it in place for almost a month now, and it's averaging about ((*&^(*&^) a day. I am planning on getting a hundred of these machines.
Again, I really appreciate your willingness to show that you care and to be an honest business man!

Thanks,
Oscar S




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Rob,
I am one of those people who responded to a newspaper ad, but decided to do a bit more research before jumping in with both feet.
Having been laid off a year ago, after 12 years in the military and 30 years in the High Tech industry, I was looking for opportunities to reduce the rapid decimation of my modest savings account. my retirement was almost fully invested in tech stocks and the crash of those same stocks. That resulted in serious impact on my options and I became eager to establish a business that would carry my wife and I into retirement.
The sales pitch from the mass advertisers makes bulk vending sound like the easy way to quick financial independence ("earn up to 800% profit" - "become a millionaire one quarter at a time" - 22 cents profit on every quarter")- that was the first Red Flag.
The second flag was the requirement for significant front loaded capital expenditure in order to make a nice income. Not knowing the market but assuming it would not be the $100 sales per machine the sales people would like you to believe, I thought (*&^%*&%) machines would be about right and would manageable by one person working half time resulting in about 95,000 pre-tax dollars per year.
The third flag was the fact that nothing comes without effort and if it sounds too good to be true - it must be.
Finding your offering during initial research via the web was providential. I am very happy to say that the $20 expenditure for your book probably kept me from making a serious financial mistake when I could least afford it.

Thus, I am very appreciative of the fact that you took the time to create and make this information available when you could have been resting on your laurels and enjoying your own financial success.
The words THANK YOU hardly seem adequate.
Sincerely,

Floyd H. J



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I am so glad I read your book. I consider myself to be a well educated person with a lot of street smart. Somehow, however, I talked to (8&^%*&%) today and was almost suckered into buying ($&%^#) for $10,000.
After reading your book, I must thank you...you saved me thousands of dollars. I think I will start by buying machines as you suggested. (or get them for free!)

If I hate the business, I will have the machine in my home for fun.
I am an at home mom and just thinking to make some income on the side. I am not looking for millions. Who knows though, if I start slow and smart, as your book advises, maybe I will surprise myself. Thank you for sharing your invaluable knowledge and opinions.
Well worth the 20 bucks!

Michelle H



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Thanks Rob

I WISH I HAD PURCHASED THE BOOK BEFORE I PURCHASED THE MACHINES!!. I DID MAKE A BIG MISTAKE BY HIRING A LOCATOR THAT HAS RIPPED MY OFF. I DON'T MIND HARD WORK AND I AM GOING TO DO MY BEST IN TRYING TO DO WHAT YOU SUGGEST.
THANK VERY MUCH YOU FOR YOUR ADVISE..

MARGIE S
MARIETTA, GA.




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Rob,
Let me start by saying how great it was to hear you spilling the beans on the so called vending industry. Your comments are valuable in more ways than you know. I started in this business on a few machines and a prayer so to speak. I have already learned some of the hard lessons. Like not buying machines that already have major problems. Unfortunately, the person I bought alot of the business from did not have good functioning machines from the start. I have since replaced a lot of machines because of the headaches of being called every other day to fix this or that. I am a UPS driver during the day so as you could imagine I don't feel like running to locations the minute I get home. I also have a problem with my customers having to deal with crappy machines. Nothing irritates someone more than losing money in a machine. Anyway, I wanted you to know I thoroughly enjoyed your personal story and I'm glad you decided to post it to the web. I feel like I have a mentor now in a business that is everyone for themselves. I make good money at my job but I wanted to have something that would be there for me to fall back on or sell whenever I decide to. I'd love to have your opinion on my current ideas. I'll gather my thoughts and run them by you. If you don't have time I definately understand. I'm a very busy guy myself. Talk to you later and thanks again. Your information was worth ten times what you got for it!

Gavin



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Rob,
thanks a million for your book......it was money well spent by myself, and I believe it did save me some loses, some maybe huge!!!!!!
I have been in the grocery business for some 30 years, and know how vending machines can be a real pain.....I am still considering a small cigar venture, but my purchase of some machines from a 1-800 Florida ad with a locating service is now on hold!!!

My wife and I were having alot of second thoughts, esp. placing these machines into the factories and businesses in this area. This being an area already supplied by the pop companies, and THREE local vending companies....of course, none of this would be a problem with the locating service and my reputation..

I bet you heard that before!!!!!..
anyway, thanks again, and I'll keep you posted.

Sincerely,
Larry E. G



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Hi

I read your book today. I am a single Mother very motivated. I did buy 5 machines $1700 to start. I wish I read your book 1st!! It had a lot of great web sites and great ideas in it.
Thanks for printing it
It is very much worth $20, I could have saved a lot if I knew about your site before I bought;
Thanks for the education

Carol




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I GOT YOUR BOOK AND READ IT!!!

IT WAS PHENOMINAL. WHAT INSIGHT YOU HAVE.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THERE FOR ME. IF IT WER NOT FOR YOUR BOOK, I WAS ON THE EDGE OF A HUGE PRECIPICE AND NEARLY FELL IN. YOU LITERALLY SAVED MY COOKIES. I NOW HAVE A MUCH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THIS BUSINESS THAN I HAD YESTERDAY. NOW, I THINK I AM ON THE RIGHT TRACK. YOU DID NOT SCARE ME AWAY FROM THIS BUSINESS, BUT CONVERSLY, DREW ME FURTHER IN TO THE FRAY, BUT NOW I HAVE MORE WEAPONS TO FIGHT OFF THE SHARKS!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH UNCLE I WILL BE BACK TO BUY ANY OFF YOUR OTHER BOOKS AND ANY YOU DECIDE TO WRITE IN THE FUTURE.

THANKS AGAIN,
MARK R



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Sir, your book was perfect and very informative. I am an Arizona Highway Patrolman, my partner and I have done alot of research on this business. After reading your book you saved us from making a big mistake. I will spare you the details. We have decided to start out as you suggest. What a terrific idea. We will let the business dictate our growth. Thank you very much for writing this ebook, your book had to be very convincing for two seasoned police officers to agree that you were not blowing smoke up you know where.

Thank you again
Brian and John



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hi, your e-book helped so much u have no idea or perhaps u do :)

I got taken advantage of once for $30,000 and really don't have another dime to give to these mmm, can't think of what they called themselves.
i don't mind paying for lessons but i really overpaid, thanks to their encouragement.

the reason i spent the $20.00 for your invaluable e-book was to make sure i didn't fall out of reality and into another "i love you, i love you today and tommorrow who's calling and why, no return phone calls, geez, they couldn't get enough of me b4 they got my money now they don't know my name. Sorry, alot of people have done what i did but that is still hard to recover from financially. especially when i shared important personal information with them such as i am 55yrs old i can't afford to do this unless they are sure this could bring in enough income for me to live on. Never mind.

o.k, i thank you so very much for compliling the information given, it was well worth more than $20.00 bucks alot of good information, resources and alternatives.
please forward a big thank you to your nephew as well.
sincerely
linda




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Hello
I found it worth reading. I am one of those who purchased a dream. After paying two different locators they're still in my basement. I'll be going to the websites you recommended and taking your advise and get these bulk machines placed.
Thanks again, At least you've gotten me to confront the truth and show me a way out.

Cindy



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Hi Robert:
Thanks for the treasure trove of information. I went to a seminar by (*&^%&*%) on Sunday and I have an appointment this afternoon with the "sales rep". I believe I am going to cancel this appointment and take your advise on finding locations on my own. I have the 10% down for 3 machines ($2000) and I was about to get some equity out of my house for the balance, but (*&^(&^(&%).....well after reading your e-book I think the best thing to do is hold on to my money and continue my research and do the "(&*%$*#^$) first!

You are a Gentleman & a Scholar! The $20 I spent on "Small Change" was worth every penny.
Thanks again...I'll keep in touch if it's OK with you!
Sincerely,

JoAnn M



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Hey Rob.

I downloaded "Small Change" last night and read it right away. It had some great advice and covered areas I had not thought through thoroughly. Unfortunately I made the first and most expensive mistake before I read your book.
Great guide for us rookies!
Thanks,

Brian




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Dear Rob,
I just wanted to thank you for your information, it was very helpful to my wife and I in making the proper decidion. What was our dicidion do you say? We decided not to spend the $20000.00 we would have had to borrow just to buy 3 machines. You nailed it on the head when you said they say everything you want to hear and then tell you they are only selecting a few venders in this area (it was 15 venders in our seminar).
Here's how we came to our decidion as follows: We took your advise and looked at (&$*&*&^$()^).We did the math in our head pretty quickly, realizing that we could buy quite a bit more with prices like that with the same $20000.00. In fact, why get a loan for that much for ($&^%$^&%$) making money and (&*^$*&)...

Thank you for your time and wizdome. We are glad we didn't make a huge mistake. The $20.00 I spent for your book was well worth the money and worth the monet that my wife and I saved which is 1000 times that much.
Take Care and God Bless,

Hank & Tammy S



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Hi Rob,
Wow, a real person with a response and everything! I am amazed. Thank you for putting the information from your experiences in print. I figured $20 was worth the chance since we had a time set to go to a "Business Oppurtunity" meeting on Sunday. The meeting propagana that was sent was exactly as you described in your booklet. So this time, we were going to do a lot of research. And now, if we do this, we will take time and look and follow your directions. You gave lots of helpful information and I like your style of writing.
We now own a Harley-Davidson repair shop. My husband started this business about 10 years ago and we plan on selling it to one of our mechanics within the next two years. We thought a vending business may be another business to start now and then we will have some income when we leave this business. So thanks again for your help. We feel you helped save us from a costly mistake we may have considered making.
Thanks for being honest.

Mary



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Dear Rob:

I enjoyed the content of your book. If I do decide to jump in now I would definitely begin on a shoebox budget ($*&$&*s) was great advise. Your commentary awakened me. And your e-book saved me a bundle.

So many "business opportunities" are pure scam I now question if there's not a need for appropriate regulation or "scam police." At any rate, thanks. The $20 spent by myself was well worth the insight delivered. I hope you make a lot of compensation on this one!

Tom and Vicki




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Thank you so much for this information, I just finished reading it. I agree that everyone interest in vending should order and read this information, I found it very informative. I still don't know if it's for me or not, my husband is a salesman / route driver for a food distrubutor, I will let him read this information and see what he thinks, before makeing a decision on this business.

I just know that I will never look at a vending machine the same was that I use to.
Thank you again

Sandy



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Hi Rob,
It was a very enjoyable read and we have taken many of your lessons to heart going forward. The part of particular interest to me was buying revenue, not machines. You encourage readers to study (&^#&@#&%$) just like in real estate. (great idea!). I recognize this insider secret as the little gem of your personal story.

Much appreciated,

Steve



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Hi there Rob!

Thanks so much for the very nice follow up emails! I did download the material with ease and am slowly reading through it! Thanks so much

I am really finding the material informative and you have answered not only a lot of my questions, but pointed out a lot of things that I really didnt think about. Im really already kicking myself after reading your material!! Oh well-
Your style of writing is very enjoyable too- feels like a friend talking! :)
Thanks again Rob and Im so happy for you on your successes- thanks for sharing your experiences with others so we can learn from a pro!

Sincerely
Rebecca




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Hello Rob:
I'd just like to thank you for sharing the info in your e-book. I printed it up ok, and this morning I did the 3 hole punch number and put it in a folder. I stumbled across your website while trying to inquire about placing an ad in AOL yellow pages. I am trying to expand. I only do soda vending. I've been doing ok since I started 4yrs ago.

This is my only job now. I need to go to full time. I don't like the idea of going door to door to find out if someone needs soda vending. I need to expand, the sooner the better. I like your book , and I'm going to try the acquire some routes thing you talked about, and I really liked the idea of (&^%$^%#). I was happy to read that I have already done some things the right way.... (&^%$&^#)... adding slowly and only when I could make a profit.....
Thanks again for the e-book Rob. It may just be the answer I need to get some more accounts. I will let you know.

George B
..... P Vending



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Dear Uncle Rob,

Thank you very much for your very informative e-book. I purchased because you sounded legit and sincere, and I think I did the right thing. I was hoping to find your insights beneficial in ANY business endeavor, and I feel that I have a better understanding about the perspective, responsibilities, and diligence of a business owner. Thanks again for your candid, succint insights!
Successful investing!

Sincerely,
Laurie K.



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Hi Uncle Rob

Just thought you'd like to know that a took your advice and took some action. I'm making a great income and I don't owe anyone a red cent. Your info rocks and I'm proof. 3 months and I'm half way to replacing my full-time income.

Luv ya guys
Maria




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Hi there Uncle Rob

Thank you so much , I really appreciated information on Vending. I think that it is awesome that you took the time to put together this booklet I found it so very helpful in my decisions to go ahead with the vending business. I am a single mom of 4 daughters and I am trying to look for something else to supplement my income.
. Again Thank you for being such a blessing, I found your info extremely helpful and for once I didn't feel like I just got ripped off on the iternet again.
Bless you and your family as you take this time to relax after many years of hard work.
Blessings

Marion C



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Hey Rob

Thanks for the info, thanks to you I now have (&^%$&%$). I already have a place to put it.

I WILL BE THE VENDING GOD!

Brian



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Thank you! I was the one with big dreams and very ambitious about starting my venture quickly but after reading your ebook things have seem to come full circle. I still want to pursue my dream but will do it a little differently now. I set down and read it last night and was relieved to find out some of the things that I was overlooking and not considering. Thanks again and I will let you know how it goes for me and how your ebook effected the outcome.
Have a great day!!

William B.




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I wanted to let you know that I was leary of ordering you e-book but I was more nervous about not hearing what you had to say so took a chance and I am so glad I did.

Your e-book told me just what I needed to hear. It was the information that I was looking for but couldn't find. It helped me to realize that "vending" was not for me (at least not right now). I need some part time income but I don't think "vending" is a good fit for me. I am so glad to find that out before I made any big decision. Also, realizing those vending business opportunities weren't that way to go even if I pursued vending was incredibly helpful. I consider the $20 I spent on your book a great investment! Your doing a great thing by sharing this info. with everyone.
Thanks so much,

Kim



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Dear Rob,
Your e-book was well worth the money. I had seen the bizop ads every week and was considering giving them a call, but i thought I would try to find some info on the net first. Your website came up and after reading through your home page, I thought, "What do I have to lose?" Your $20 saved me from making a $5K-$10K mistake.
Thanks for your insider insight.

Barre P



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Rob.

I found the book valuable. I had replied to one of the biz-op ads in my local paper, and had started crunching numbers in Excel with dollar signs dancing in my head. Your book was just the bucket of cold water I needed. Well worth the $20 to realize there is a MUCH better way to get into the business. I feel the $20 I spent helped avert a potential financial disaster.
Thank you.

BTW, the company I was talking to (&^%$&^%$) is offering 10 mechanical snack machines for $7750. A quick check/search from your recommendation revealed a company selling an identical machine for $329 each! Wow!
I'll start out making a profit when the times right.

- Dave S




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Dear uncle,
I just have to say that you have done my and I a great service by writing your experience in vending machines. The $20 dollars was not spent in vain and you truly saved us from making more than a big mistake in investing in a $6000. vend/machine business ad we got in newspaper. Thank you Thank you and Thank you again for being so truthful and caring towards your fellowman. Our prayers will include you and your family tonight.
God bless.

Christianne and Ray and Michael



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Hey Rob,
Thank you so much for the friendly, down-to-earth "uncle's advice". My wife, Linda, and I were about to step in several of the 'potholes' you warned about. I'm sure we will still make many mistakes, but we found your ebook most informative, and we will try hard to avoid the pitfalls you mentioned.
Thanks,
Jack
PS: I really like your blunt, straight-forward manner, and your ethical approach. We have still not established our first location, but have already had one stolen from us - it was to be our first - a large UPS depot here in the Lower Mainland (sorry - Vancouver). Linda & I feel the same as you - we will never stoop that low!
Thanks again, it is very refreshing to see that we are not the only ones left in this crazy world with a sense of ethics & morality.

Take Care,
Jack




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Rob,
Thank you for sharing this information. I almost made a HUGE mistake - I called the 800#s, they sent me the info packs (they know now cover shipping costs), they arrived yesterday - a day AFTER reading your e-book. Guess what they're all sales hype and neither of them mention (^%$&%#). So thank you for saving me literally thousands of $$$$.
Now, here's my dilema. I have an acccount that I have targeted our city's transit authority. Great opportunity! Your guidance/advice has been greatly appreciated.
Thank You

David M.



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Hi there Rob.

I really enjoyed hearing what you had to say, I did get a lot of good information and felt is was well worth the money. I knew only a small amount about this industry, but I have always been attracted to it. It just makes sense to me and I feel very confident that this is what I am going to do.
I did go to a Bizop show and did so with caution, I liked what I heard but I also realized (as you mentioned) the cover-up that they are there to sell machines. I like some of these &^%$&^$%&$#). I know I can negotiate well enough myself and save the $$$. That money will go to overhead purchasing.
Once again thank you, and maybe I can keep in contact ocassionally to let you know what or how I am doing. Right now however, I am just laying out my game plan and taking one step at a time. I glad I found you befor I went to shell out that type of money to the Bizop without looking at all my options.
Sincerely,

Virlyn T. W



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Rob,
Thank you.
Your ebook helped me out a lot.
Since I had no experience and didn't know anyone with experience, I thought $20 was the least I could put into investigating whether or not to invest $5K into a vending business.
Take care,

Joel




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Rob,

The info was fantastic....Better than I had imagined. I have done some vending in the past. Very little though. This time around I decided to gather as much info as I could about it and go about it the right way. Most of the info I have ordered appears as though it has been written by someone with no more experiance than me.
Yours on the other hand was very refreshing and appears to be genuine...
Many Thanks......

Michael



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Rob,

I have read your e-book and am in the process of digesting the info. I can tell you that it was well worth the twenty dollars I paid.
You can definitely tell by the web sights out there that allot of folks are out there to sell machines and not to help you succeed.
Thanks again, I will keep you informed as to the direction that I take.

Gus



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Rob

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You;
I'm now on my way to a much better chance at success in the vending service.

Harvey R, Jr




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