Cigar Vending Machine

jonumberone · 06-12-2017, 06:45 AM

I came across this machine yesterday.
I have never seen one before, so I figured I'd share.
This would be great for people that say they want a cigar, so you're happy to give them one, but then they only smoke an inch before pitching it.
I hope to have one installed before my BIL's next visit.

I'm going to try and get more information on how the humidification works.

elderboy02 · 06-12-2017, 07:14 AM

How does the cigar not get damaged when it falls to the bottom of the machine?

av8tor152d · 06-12-2017, 07:36 AM

Looks to be that the smokes are in plastic tubes..guessing foam padding ?

elderboy02 · 06-12-2017, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by av8tor152d

Looks to be that the smokes are in plastic tubes..guessing foam padding ?

Good catch! I didn't see the tubes initially.

BigAsh · 06-12-2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

I came across this machine yesterday.
I have never seen one before, so I figured I'd share.
This would be great for people that say they want a cigar, so you're happy to give them one, but then they only smoke an inch before pitching it.
I hope to have one installed before my BIL's next visit.

I'm going to try and get more information on how the humidification works.

hahahahaha....

WhiteMamba · 06-12-2017, 08:46 AM

I'm curious where is this machine located? Out of country?

T.G · 06-12-2017, 09:17 AM

Too funny, Dom.

I wonder if it even has a humidity system. Maybe they are relying on the packing tubes to hold humidity and the small inventory (appears to be only one of each cigar in there) for rapid product turnover.

Other than that, it looks like a standard vending machine.

kelmac07 · 06-12-2017, 06:57 PM

Dom...why? Pablo is just going to ask Nina for the money to get it.

The Poet · 06-12-2017, 07:05 PM

I could see this working well for those "humi-pack" cigars out there, but I can't see a huge market for it.

Now BEER in a vending machine, like the Japanese have, that's a market opportunity for you.

AdamJoshua · 06-12-2017, 07:26 PM

I'm going to also say the sealed tubes are keeping the cigars whatever humidity. Need, I grew up in the amusement and vending business, of course all he had were cigarette machines and I haven't seen one of those in a long time, looks like he abandoned the family at the right time.

Since it's a corkscrew vend like that you could just load it up with Black n Milds, or Swishers or whatever you wanted and not worry about tubes.

Weelok · 06-12-2017, 11:22 PM

That vending machine has good taste.

jonumberone · 06-13-2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

I'm curious where is this machine located? Out of country?

New Jersey.

And, yeah, the sticks are in tubes.
I assumed for protection, but I think Adam may be onto something with them holding in humidity as well.
The machine was mostly full, though the pics don't really show it.

Next time I'm there I'll buy one and see if any damage occurs when it falls.
I might even smoke it to see if it has humidification issues.

No promises.

Brian D. · 06-13-2017, 10:16 AM

I assumed credit card only..until I saw the coin slot below. Don't often find myself carrying around $6 to $15 worth of quarters in my pocket. A slot for paper money would be a little more useful.

But a cool idea nonetheless.

The Poet · 06-13-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

I'm curious where is this machine located? Out of country?

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

New Jersey.

So is that a yes or no?

jonumberone · 06-13-2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

I'm curious where is this machine located? Out of country?

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

New Jersey.

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Originally Posted by The Poet

So is that a yes or no?

Same country.... Whole different world.

The Poet · 06-13-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Same country.... Whole different world.

Yeah, pretty much.

WhiteMamba · 06-13-2017, 06:14 PM

I'm surprised that would be legal in the US since anyone (under 18) could purchase without showing ID. While in Germany recently I did notice a lot of cigarette machines but no cigar machines or at least none that I noticed.

The Poet · 06-13-2017, 07:12 PM

FYI, the legal age for tobacco products in New Jersey is 19, statewide. I qualify by noting a few dozen towns have local laws increasing that to 21. This would have been the state law as of last year, but Gov. Krispy Crisco vetoed that.

WhiteMamba · 06-14-2017, 01:42 PM

I can't keep track.

The Poet · 06-14-2017, 03:45 PM

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I can't keep track.

As long as they don't cap the legal age at 65, I have no reason to keep track.

06-12-2017, 06:45 AM	#1
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Cigar Vending Machine I came across this machine yesterday. I have never seen one before, so I figured I'd share. This would be great for people that say they want a cigar, so you're happy to give them one, but then they only smoke an inch before pitching it. I hope to have one installed before my BIL's next visit. I'm going to try and get more information on how the humidification works. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

06-12-2017, 07:14 AM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine How does the cigar not get damaged when it falls to the bottom of the machine?

06-12-2017, 07:36 AM	#3
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine Looks to be that the smokes are in plastic tubes..guessing foam padding ? __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

06-12-2017, 08:46 AM	#6
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine I'm curious where is this machine located? Out of country? __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

06-12-2017, 09:17 AM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine Too funny, Dom. I wonder if it even has a humidity system. Maybe they are relying on the packing tubes to hold humidity and the small inventory (appears to be only one of each cigar in there) for rapid product turnover. Other than that, it looks like a standard vending machine.

06-12-2017, 06:57 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine Dom...why? Pablo is just going to ask Nina for the money to get it. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-12-2017, 07:05 PM	#9
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine I could see this working well for those "humi-pack" cigars out there, but I can't see a huge market for it. Now BEER in a vending machine, like the Japanese have, that's a market opportunity for you. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-12-2017, 07:26 PM	#10
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine I'm going to also say the sealed tubes are keeping the cigars whatever humidity. Need, I grew up in the amusement and vending business, of course all he had were cigarette machines and I haven't seen one of those in a long time, looks like he abandoned the family at the right time. Since it's a corkscrew vend like that you could just load it up with Black n Milds, or Swishers or whatever you wanted and not worry about tubes.

06-12-2017, 11:22 PM	#11
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,086 Trading: (21)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine That vending machine has good taste. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

06-13-2017, 10:16 AM	#13
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,616 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine I assumed credit card only..until I saw the coin slot below. Don't often find myself carrying around $6 to $15 worth of quarters in my pocket. A slot for paper money would be a little more useful. But a cool idea nonetheless. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

06-13-2017, 06:14 PM	#17
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine I'm surprised that would be legal in the US since anyone (under 18) could purchase without showing ID. While in Germany recently I did notice a lot of cigarette machines but no cigar machines or at least none that I noticed. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

06-13-2017, 07:12 PM	#18
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine FYI, the legal age for tobacco products in New Jersey is 19, statewide. I qualify by noting a few dozen towns have local laws increasing that to 21. This would have been the state law as of last year, but Gov. Krispy Crisco vetoed that. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-14-2017, 01:42 PM	#19
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar Vending Machine I can't keep track. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10