You need to keep certain things in mind whether you choose to purchase new or used vending machines. Older machines are more prone to having mechanical problems, but a benefit of buying used is that you will get to expand your route more efficiently at a low cost. It can often be frustrating to realize that your used machines do not have compatible parts since they will often be from different manufacturers. Also, it will be difficult to keep all the various keys in order. Much more money is necessary to expand your route if you plan on doing so with new machines since they sometimes cost 4 times as much as their used counterparts. A benefit to buying new machines, however, is that you can pick one of higher quality and can exchange parts between the machines. Although there are advantages and disadvantages to both new and used machines, there isn’t one simple solution other than to make sure you choose what will best suit your needs.