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Selectivend Advantage Plus Combo Snack & Drink Vending Machine
3.7 out of 5 stars
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83 ratings57 reviews
  1. 5 stars52% (43)
  2. 4 stars18% (15)
  3. 3 stars2% (2)
  4. 2 stars5% (4)
  5. 1 star23% (19)

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Aug 11, 2023
Reviewer name: Unhappy Customer
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

DO NOT PURCHASE WITH CARD READER

Absolutely terrible purchase. It has been over a month and haven't been able to set up the card reader. The machine did not ship with instructions for activating the card reader. I've sent a dozen emails and filled out paper work several times. I have set up 3 separate accounts and still no body has been able to link my device to my account. Everything is through phone trees and e-mail forms. None of these have been helpful and the customer support people they set you up with when you make and account are just sales reps and don't help with technical issues. The will instruct you to send yet another email to an @activation email account. Absolute shambles of a company.

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

We truly apologize for the experience you encountered. It's certainly not reflective of our historical customer service that spans over 90 years. Our card reader partner had EMV regulation changes that resulted in an extended period of high call and email volume to our customer support team. If you are in need of any help please call us at 800-323-8793 so we can ensure everything with your card reader is now working as it should be. Thank you.

May 14, 2024
Reviewer name: T1
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Expensive non working card reader and pay range

I bought this machine about two months ago, so far vending machine works, but I have it with the card reader and pay range together which after weeks of thinking it was the card reader not working the technician tested it out and discovered that the card reader was not working because of the pay range, so I contacted the company to only find out they know of this problem. I found that to be a great disappointment after they knew I kept calling them about the card reader not working. They still have not resolved the issue nor contacted me for a credit because it cost more money to have both the card reader and pay range together and I find it ashame I paid for something that does not work nor do they care that it does not work. No refund for the non functioning pay range nor no service tech to come out to try and repair it. Also, one of the three machines came damaged which I was unable to even let them know since I was trying to handle the card reader issue. Furthermore, tech dept and customer will blame other companies for this issue. I would not buy from them or their parent company anymore. The machine is expensive and the rebate program really does not help in costs. The machine is too expensive feels like I went into business just to pay them for the machines.

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Hi T1,We appreciate you submitting this. We apologize that a resolution was not properly explained as the PayRange device does absolutely work with our machines. The matter of not having properly explained it to you has been addressed with the management team of our technical support department. If the PayRange device did not have the correct setting we can walk through how to reset it to ensure the card reader and PayRange devices communicate in unison with the machine. Please email us at clubsales@selectivend.com with your full contact information so that we can promptly assist you. Thank you.

Mar 27, 2024
Reviewer name: Rooterville
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Great-When it Works and NO SERVICE when it Doesn't

I bought this product and had issues from day one. I tried to return it but could not get Sam's to respond to my requests. NO ONE will service this machine and it WILL have problems. I am so disgusted with it. We are a nonprofit and this was one huge waste of our precious funds. When it works, it is wonderful but it doesn't much of the time.

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Rooterville, thank you for submitting your review. We have manufactured vending machines from our Des Moines, Iowa facility for 93 years and build quality products. The Advantage Plus combo machine is a very popular model. We want to figure out what's going on with your machine and get it resolved so you can enjoy using the machine for the reasons you purchased it. Please call 800-323-8793 and ask to speak with Tom at extension 8400 or email us at clubsales@selectivend.com and reference this review please. We will get you taken care of promptly. Thank you.

Jul 29, 2021
Reviewer name: customer
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great size

This came quicker than stated when I ordered. Works great. Card reader works great. It was a little challenging to set it all up, but we got it done and our employees are happy. The shipper did not put it in place or get it off the truck. That was disappointing. Luckily we had a forklift and an employee handy to help get it off the truck.

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

We appreciate you taking the time to submit your review from when you originally purchased. Glad to hear you're happy with your machine, but apologize for the delivery issue. If you ever need assistance with your machine please call us at 800-323-8793. Thank you.

Jul 22, 2019
Reviewer name: Kam
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Exceptional Machine and exceptional service

Bought this machine 5 months a go. It got damaged in shipping but people in selectivend took care of it right away. This is the second time I am buying their machine. There tec. Support is excellent too. As I said Exceptional people & Exceptional Machine.

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Kam, been a while since you submitted your review but the appreciation is dually appreciated. We have manufactured vending machines since 1931 and find pleasure in knowing we have taken care of customers. Thank you for participating in the Sam's Club vending program. Call us at 800-323-8793 if you ever need us. Thank you.

Sep 9, 2019
Reviewer name: LBF Manager
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great experience for 1st time vending

Positives: Easy to learn for a first-time vending owner/operator. I've called customer service 3 times. Twice with the credit card reader company and once for the PayRange device company. Both times they stayed on the line with me until all questions answered and the machine was up and running. The credit card reader is a must-have. The online data-tracking system makes monitoring the device super simple and you're never left wondering how the machine is doing. Sales so far for our airline travelers show 35% credit sales, 65% cash sales. Negative: Not the fault of the vending manufacturer at all, but the description on Sam's Club does not tell you that 4 of the drink selections MUST be 12 oz cans. They are in a high-capacity magazine and this allows the most amount of beverage to fit inside. The other 5 selections are fed by coil system so you can put varied sizes in, but fit less quantity. Before receiving the Owner's manual and finding this out, I had planned to put all plastic bottles inside. Operated the vending machine for 2 months now with no breakdowns.

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review from when you originally purchased. We appreciate you doing so. Please call us anytime at 800-323-8793 if we can help you. Thank you.

Jun 7, 2018
Reviewer name: estraw12
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

GREAT VENDING MACHINE

I bought 10 over a year ago... As a vendor, you are "ONLY AS GOOD AS THE MACHINE YOU USE". The company itself has been around for decades. The machine works where if a snack gets suck, it will push another out until it falls, so in some cases the customer might get two instead of one, BUT they will not lose there money and you look like a rock-star vendor. Holds a lot of snacks and drinks and NEVER stops working... Easy to use, easy to program. If your in a Laundromat, or near a bus-stop and they try and use it as a coin change machine and decide not to make a purchase, the machine will dispense dollar GOLD coins so you will never run out of change...

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Thank you for your business and for choosing to purchase your 10 combo vending machines through the Sam's Club program. We truly appreciate you coming back over a year later to post your review for the Advantage Plus combo machine. It's a very popular model and comes with an extensive product rebate where you're fully refunded for the purchase of the specified products through Sam's Club. Selectivend has manufactured vending machines in Des Moines, Iowa for 87 years and has closely partnered with Sam's Club for the past 25 years to provide quality vending machines to their Member community. Part of your purchase includes Lifetime toll free support. Whenever you have questions of any kind don't hesitate to call us at 1-800-323-8793 and we'll be here to help. If you're ever near Des Moines, Iowa please feel free to stop by and we'll give you a tour of our manufacturing facility. Thank you!

Feb 20, 2021
Reviewer name: Kim
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Nice machine

So far i love the machine, works great

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Hi Kim, we appreciate your review from when you originally purchased your combo vending machine. Call us at 800-323-8793 anytime you need help. We'll be here to help. Thank you.

Dec 12, 2019
Reviewer name: Mtown
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Salute

Great investment Selectivend was super helpful. Everything has worked out better than planned.

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Mtown, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. We trust all is well, but please don't hesitate to call us at 800-323-8793 if you ever need us. We're here to help. Thank you.

Feb 18, 2025
Reviewer name: AskingForAFriend
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great combo machines!

We love these vending machines! Scott, the manufacturer contact, is great to work with! We will be purchasing more of these for ALL accounts with small doorways. They are great machines!

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reply from SelectivendProductExpert

Thank you so much for posting a review, and for your kind words about Scott. He has been with the company for 20 years and is very knowledgeable. We're thrilled that you love your machines, and plan to get more of them. We manufacture a variety of machine sizes and will be ready to help you. Thank you for choosing Sam's Club and Selectivend for your vending needs. Your business is greatly appreciated. Call us at 800-323-8793 anytime as we'll be happy to help. Thank you!