Prices
- Used drink vending machinesPlus payment system and transport
- $1,950 – $4,950 + GST
- Credit card reader (new, installed)
- From $550 installed
- Coin acceptor (used)
- From $295 GST inclusive
- Note reader ($5 / $10 / $20)
- From $350 + GST
Price depends on the model, the controller generation, cabinet condition and the number of selections. Transport is quoted from our workshop to your site.
What you get for $1,950 to $4,950
The range reflects age and specification. At the lower end you are buying an older but sound drink vending machine that will trade reliably. At the upper end you are buying a late-model machine with a current controller, energy saving mode and a cabinet that still looks new in a corporate tea room.
Drink machines are mechanically simple, which is why used units hold up so well. The compressor and deck are the parts that matter, and both are tested and gas-checked before a machine leaves our workshop.
- Stripped, cleaned and sanitised inside and out
- Every selection vend-tested before dispatch
- Controller reflashed and price file loaded to your product list
- Locks re-keyed and two sets of keys supplied
- Payment system fitted and tested to your choice of acceptance
What is added on top of the machine price
Used machine pricing is deliberately quoted as machine-only so you are not paying for acceptance or freight you do not need.
| Payment system | Price |
|---|---|
| Cashless credit card reader (new, installed) | From $550 installed |
| Coin acceptor / coin mechanism (used) | From $295 GST inclusive |
| Note reader, accepts $5, $10 and $20 notes | From $350 + GST |
Payment systems are quoted separately so you only pay for the acceptance you need.
What to check before buying a used drink vending machine
Most disappointing second-hand purchases come from private sales with no testing. These are the things that actually determine whether a machine earns money.
- Controller and board generation — can it still talk to a modern card reader?
- Refrigeration deck hours, gas charge and door seal condition
- Delivery sensing — without it, every failed drop is a refund and a complaint
- Spiral and motor condition on every selection, not just a sample
- Cabinet, glass and lock condition if the machine faces the public
- Availability of spare parts for that model in Australia
Used, new or the free program
There is no single right answer. It comes down to capital, control and how much of the work you want to do yourself.
| Used machine | New machine | Free program | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $1,950+ GST | Quoted per model | Nil |
| Who stocks it | You | You | We do |
| Who keeps the income | You | You | We do |
| Best for | Trial sites, new operators | Long-term sites | Workplace amenity |
Delivery and transport
Used drink vending machines are delivered Australia wide. Transport is quoted on the machine size and destination, and tail-lift access plus a level path from the truck to the final position keeps the cost down.
We can also place the machine, fit the payment system on site and walk your team through loading, pricing and cash-out.
Used drink machine enquiry
Frequently asked questions
How much is a used drink vending machine in Australia?
Used drink vending machines sell from $1,950 to $4,950 + GST, plus a payment system from $295 and transport to site. Age, controller generation and selection count set the price within that range.
Do used machines come with a warranty?
Every machine is workshop tested and vend-tested before dispatch, and warranty is available on request. Ask when quoting so it is written into the invoice.
Can a used machine take card and phone payments?
Yes, provided the controller supports MDB, which almost all machines from the last two decades do. A new cashless reader is from $550 installed and accepts tap, phone and watch payments.
Is a used vending machine a good first machine?
For most new operators, yes. It lowers the cost of proving a site, and if the location does not perform you have far less capital tied up in it.
How cold does a drink vending machine get?
Product is delivered between 2°C and 6°C. On a warm Australian day a machine can pull down a full load of warm stock in about six to eight hours, so it pays to load the night before an event.
How much power does a drink machine use?
A modern glass-front drink machine with LED lighting and energy saving mode typically draws between 4 and 8 kWh a day, depending on ambient temperature and how often the door is opened.
Check availability on used drink vending machines
Stock changes weekly. Tell us your budget, product range and location and we will send what is on the floor now with delivered pricing.
