Whether you call it soda or pop, the soft drink has been going strong in American society for more than 100 years.  There is no sign of it stopping, and perhaps, the soda machine plays a part in that.  Most of us have fond childhood memories of an elder buying us a pop -- fond memories of soda vending machines.  These machines supply ice cold drinks, sure.  They also supply happy memories.  Think back to your childhood.  You can almost taste those sugary, carbonated good times now, can't you?  Soda machines made that happen.  Due to the machines' nostalgic aspect, and the convenient placement where we often see them, it's no wonder that soda vending machines are still with us.

Whether you want to buy one soda machine for your office, or many for a new vending operation, this hub can help.

A very good place to buy a soda machine at retail is Amazon -- where you can buy almost anything at retail. Amazon offers a good selection of soda vends, and if all you need to buy is one, it is a great place to look. Also consider shopping eBay for a soda machine. There, you could find a used one in great condition and save money. If you do not want to buy online and you live near a population center, you need only look in your yellow pages for the solution. Look under Vending Machines and you should be able to find a local seller.

For those interested in getting into the soda vending business, be sure to consider one thing before you go buying machines. Soda vending machines are not cheap. You will need a lot of money or a lot of credit to start a vending service. You will also need storage space for machines you have yet to place in a sales location. So be sure to consider this alternative -- a soda vending route. (You can also find soda/snack vending routes.) These opportunities can be found online, and they are a great way to make a living in the vending industry, with less buy-in and less overhead.

Seriously, being a route owner/operator is the way to go. If you just cannot go with that option, here are some tips on where to buy soda vending machines online.

In addition to soda machines, you can get soda/snack combination vends from a company called BuyRiteVending.com. They offer a lot of different machines -- even a compact soda model for under $1,000.

Give a look to Avanti Vending at AvantiVendingMachines.com. They sell wholesale and offer a 90-day payment plan with no interest. Avanti has a full line of soda vends.

Another online company with a rich offering is VendingMachinesUnlimited.com. You will be able to select from many different drink machines if you go to their site.

Do take into account that the bigger your operation, the more replacement parts will play a role. The vending machine seller who deals a lot in those parts is VendingWorld.com. They also have a full line of machines.

Once you choose a soda machine, be sure to find a wholesaler to supply you with drinks to put in it! These can easily be found in your area's yellow pages.

No matter where you buy your soda vending machines, I wish you happy vending!