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Title: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: kstate16 on September 23, 2010, 12:27:55 PM
These all over campus and when working are incredible.  But, how come half of them say "cash only", or will scan the card somedays, then the next day it rough ridin' says cash only.

A little venting because I needed some caffeine for my 805 today, and the one machine in Durland that's usually reliable, had that dreaded message of cash only. It's a great idea, since what college kid ever has cash with them? I usually get cash out on thursday, then spend the said cash amount on booze/bars during the weekend.

Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 23, 2010, 12:30:22 PM
take five boxes. put a five dollar bill in each. bury boxes in five different locations spread across campus. only dig up boxes in case of money emergencies like this.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: pissclams on September 23, 2010, 12:33:43 PM
take five boxes. put a five dollar bill in each. bury boxes in five different locations spread across campus. only dig up boxes in case of money emergencies like this.
that's what i do.  ya, it sucks during the winter but it doesn't suck as bad as jonesin' for a Dew and getting the "cash only" message.

what a joke, our campus sucks.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 23, 2010, 12:50:20 PM
omg, what a bunch of losers. Been using one of these since 6th grade.   :cool:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncrate.com%2Fmen%2Fimages%2F2007%2F12%2Fduck-bill-money-clip.jpg&hash=1a3f2ecea2afd6ca043c5708ec241b67fa172957)
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 23, 2010, 12:51:14 PM
omg, what a bunch of losers. Been using one of these since 6th grade.   :cool:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncrate.com%2Fmen%2Fimages%2F2007%2F12%2Fduck-bill-money-clip.jpg&hash=1a3f2ecea2afd6ca043c5708ec241b67fa172957)

not buying it. that thing will rust within a month if you bury it.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 23, 2010, 12:54:16 PM
omg, what a bunch of losers. Been using one of these since 6th grade.   :cool:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncrate.com%2Fmen%2Fimages%2F2007%2F12%2Fduck-bill-money-clip.jpg&hash=1a3f2ecea2afd6ca043c5708ec241b67fa172957)

not buying it. that thing will rust within a month if you bury it.

pfft...had my parents buy a stainless steel one out of skymall.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: pissclams on September 23, 2010, 12:57:54 PM
good luck getting through metal detectors with that thing :lol:  ya, good luck buddy
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: The42Yardstick on September 23, 2010, 02:36:35 PM
Have been waiting for the one in the Seaton basement to work for a while now. I reaaaaaaaally don't want break that $20.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: CHONGS on September 23, 2010, 02:43:30 PM
Oh hey guys, I was just sipping on my diet dr pepper that I bought using my card from the machine.  It's super icy-cold (I detect little flakes of ice even I think :love:) and super bubbly.  yum

:users: <- me but with a bottle of icy cold diet dr pepper he bought with a card.  also I have hair.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 23, 2010, 02:55:18 PM
also I have hair.

if that's what you want to call it.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: CHONGS on September 23, 2010, 04:39:39 PM
also I have hair.

if that's what you want to call it.
Well I do.  It looks and feels just like it, so why not?
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 23, 2010, 04:54:53 PM
good luck getting through metal detectors with that thing :lol:  ya, good luck buddy

it's a small price to pay.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: AbeFroman on September 23, 2010, 05:06:13 PM
omg, what a bunch of losers. Been using one of these since 6th grade.   :cool:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncrate.com%2Fmen%2Fimages%2F2007%2F12%2Fduck-bill-money-clip.jpg&hash=1a3f2ecea2afd6ca043c5708ec241b67fa172957)

Why use that when you can just FLIP!?!?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyn605Q6jlA
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: Alvin.Josh2 on October 11, 2010, 11:00:33 AM
That is really an expensive vending machine. I wonder why they have permitted them to operate in your location if that is the case. It should be stopped as early as now as you requested for it. Talk to the authorities who can decide for it.
Title: Re: Elite card reading vending machines
Post by: pissclams on October 11, 2010, 11:10:20 AM
Most people don't agree with the operation because of logistical issues specific to the operation of the actual operation.  Any thoughts on ways to get around the hurdles?