Vintage vending machines

Vintage vending machines

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I would like to think that in 2015 we are finally living in the future. Well, we have some bad news for you - it's not, especially when it comes to vending machines. Yes, of course, now you can buy a wide variety of goods in a vending machine - from a chocolate bar to an iPad. But did you know that you used to be able to buy all the ingredients in a vending machine to make a big dinner for the whole family? Read on and you will see vending machines that are clearly ahead of their time.

(Total 21 photos)

Vintage vending machines

Vintage vending machines

1. Automatic with insurance for air transportation. Yes, it used to be much easier to get insurance.

Vintage vending machines

2. Mmmm, beer machine. And no queues!

Vintage vending machines

3. In case you desperately need 20 pounds (9 kg) of potatoes, and all the nearest stores have already closed.

Vintage vending machines

4. It used to be possible to buy fresh chicken eggs directly from the vending machine.

Vintage vending machines

5. If you don't like beer, how about ice-cold whiskey from a vending machine?

Vintage vending machines

6. Is only 25 cents a book a bargain?

Vintage vending machines

7. Why pick apples when you can buy them from a vending machine?

Vintage vending machines

8. We have no idea what Ark Pie is, but we want to try it!

Vintage vending machines

9. Why wait for a hot lunch to be brought to you? Take it yourself in the vending machine!

Vintage vending machines

10. More testicles?

Vintage vending machines

11. This machine not only sells cigarettes for pennies, but also gives them out already lit!

Vintage vending machines

12. We hope this machine just sells hot dogs ...

Vintage vending machines

13. Fresh fruit right on the sidewalk.

Vintage vending machines

14. Machine-perfume: drop a coin, and voila - the smell of Chanel is already on you.

Vintage vending machines

15. And again the vending machine that sells air insurance. 10 quarters (25 cents each) is $2.50 for insurance?? Give it all!

Vintage vending machines

16. Enjoy your favorite music with this vending machine.

Vintage vending machines

17. And in this row, in general, you can buy everything you need to make a decent dinner!

Vintage vending machines

18. Forgot your swimsuit? No problem! That's what this swimsuit machine is for.

Vintage vending machines

19. Why bring lunch to work when you can eat soup straight from the vending machine?

Vintage vending machines

20. Worms vending machine for fishermen who are always on the go.

Vintage vending machines

21. In Germany, if you needed to know the time, you could just buy a watch from a vending machine. Indeed, why should anyone ask?

Keywords: 30s | 50s | 60s | Archive | Vintage | Trade | Vending machines

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