MetaFilter posts tagged with vending

From the inside out.

blue_beetle — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:46:14 -0800

A cat getting into a yogurt box. And a girl getting into a vending machine. DLYT.

This Is Not An REM Song

scrump — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:07:45 -0800

The Automat was a remarkable, culturally ubiquitous part of the history of both Philadelphia and New York City. The basic concept wasn't unusual, but the Art Deco style was unique. Now, BAMN! Food has revived the concept and the name.

Vending Machines of Japan

Postroad — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:14:45 -0800

Vending Machines of Japan PhotoMann recently decided to 'collect' images of unique vending machines found in Japan. They are everywhere. Estimates suggest there are 5.6 million vending machines which works out to be one for every 20 people in Japan. Sales from vending machines in 2000 totaled $56 billion! The most common are drink and cigarette machines followed by machines with pornography

TikTok Easy Stop Big Box, We Hardly Knew Ye....

Vidiot — Sun, 16 Nov 2003 14:12:13 -0800

The huge vending machine in DC's Adams-Morgan neighborhood is, alas, no more.

Metrocard Vending Machine UI critique

riffola — Tue, 07 Jan 2003 07:41:41 -0800

Metrocard Vending Machine UI critique. If you've been to New York City in the last few years, then you might be familiar with the MTA's big silver vending machines in the subways. For those living here it's almost second nature by now. The Windows NT based touch screen UI is really not too bad. Most tourists may opt for a One-day Fun Pass ($4), while the locals already know what to pick. MTA also places posters all over indicating changes to the vending machines, and initially even had posters explaining the various options.

adamgreenfield — Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:44:47 -0800

Does "Tiktok Easy Shop Big Box" remind anyone else of something from a Phil Dick novel? The deli-size vending machine comes to DC's "raffish" Adams-Morgan neighborhood. Will Your Town Be Next?

dfowler — Thu, 26 Apr 2001 20:36:35 -0800

Postal Savings is great. Nothing beats having a cash machine on every corner. Except maybe having a cashless Coke machine on every corner.