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I am in the car wash and c-store business and am thinking about starting a coin laundry on the side of the c-store. I haven't been able to gain access to the old forum archives. Would some of you mind directing me to sites that are as reputable as this one so that I can do some homework. Thank you

 

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Jim,
You might try www.coinwash.com There's a lot of good information there.

Randy

 

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Thank you.

 

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Jim,
You could also try http://www.coinlaundry.org/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB1.
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the help, and welcome any advice. For now I have plenty of reading to do, thanks again. Jim

 

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One of the first things I have noticed is mechanical coin mechs. Does the industry prefer these over multi coin accepters? Thanks, Jim

 

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Actually that is an owners choice.

 

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O.K., Do the majority of the owners (within this industry) prefer mechanical coin mechs over multiple coin acceptors? Thank you

 

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I used to favor the mechanical but have started changing to the electonic.

 

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Jim H. said:

O.K., Do the majority of the owners (within this industry) prefer mechanical coin mechs over multiple coin acceptors?

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You're going to get different answers from different folks. The bottom line is that electronic acceptors are more reliable, mechanical ones are cheaper. Not everyone sees the benefit of spending $100-200 more per unit for electronic acceptors.

 

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Coins? hate em! My laundromats are all paper-money only... equipment is mag-card activated.

-Case

 

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I operate with coins and find the Keltner Coin drops to be the best coin drops made. They are trouble free and are not too expensive.
Daniel Laviola

 

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coinlaundry .com lots of info. good luck !!

 

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There are a number of us who operate both laundry and carwashes. Lots of great information from the CLA (Coin Laundry Association). Consider joining prior to making a final decision. They have a wonderful conference / expo every other year. Mark