Vintage vending machines
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By Pictolic https://pictolic.com/article/vintage-vending-machines.htmlI 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.
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1. Automatic with insurance for air transportation. Yes, it used to be much easier to get insurance.

2. Mmmm, beer machine. And no queues!

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

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

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

6. Is only 25 cents a book a bargain?

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

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

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

10. More testicles?

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

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

13. Fresh fruit right on the sidewalk.

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

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

16. Enjoy your favorite music with this vending machine.

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

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

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

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

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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