Automatic Products Studio 3 (MDB Board - Black - ST Model - Dual Snack Spirals) - Guaranteed Vend
Out of stock
- Automatic Products
- Executive Black
- 6 shelves
- Coins 3 Tube
- Accepts $1 Bills
- Credit Card Capable (Read Below*)
- DEX Protocol
- Guaranteed Vend
- 5 wide snack machine
- Multi price
- ST Model Blue Display
- 2 Candy Shelf
- 35 to 40 selections
- Refurbished Item
*Does not include a Credit Card reader, credit card capable only means the electronics in the machine is new enough to accept a credit card reader. Credit card readers are available at button shown above. Credit Card Reader Installation Specialists are listed below, please contact them directly if you need this reader installed in your machine prior to shipping. These are independent contractors and an additional cost will incur (paid directly to them) for credit card reader installation.
Vincent Vasquez (951) 201-6718
Automatic Products Studio 3 MDB Board Black ST Model Dual Snack Spirals – Guaranteed Vend
The Automatic Products Studio 3 Snack Machine is a full-size commercial vending machine designed for operators who need dependable snack merchandising, flexible payment options, and modern vending electronics. This refurbished Executive Black ST Model features an MDB board, dual snack spirals, six shelves, two candy shelves, multi-price programming, DEX protocol, and guaranteed vend technology.
With a five-wide configuration and approximately 35 to 40 selections, the Studio 3 provides room for a broad selection of popular snacks and candy products. Its black exterior gives the machine a clean, professional appearance that works well in offices, employee break rooms, schools, apartment communities, retail locations, waiting areas, and other commercial environments.
Commercial Snack Vending Capacity
The Studio 3 is built for operators who need more capacity than a small countertop or compact vending machine can provide. The machine has six shelves and is designed to accommodate approximately 35 to 40 selections. Overall product capacity is listed at approximately 320 to 400 items, depending on the products and configurations loaded into the machine.
This capacity gives operators the flexibility to stock a combination of chips, cookies, crackers, pastries, candy bars, gum, mints, and other packaged snacks. Different product sizes can be arranged across the shelves to create a vending selection that matches the needs of a particular location.
The machine also includes two candy shelves. These shelves are useful for smaller products that may require a different merchandising arrangement than standard snack bags. Operators can use the available space to create a balanced selection of candy and snack products without dedicating the entire machine to one category.
Dual Snack Spirals for Flexible Product Merchandising
This Studio 3 configuration includes dual snack spirals. Dual spirals help support products that benefit from additional product support during the vend cycle. Proper spiral selection and product loading are important for reliable vending performance, particularly when stocking products with different shapes, sizes, and packaging styles.
The spiral configuration also gives operators flexibility when organizing products within individual selections. By matching the product to the appropriate spiral and shelf position, operators can create a more organized vending display and make better use of the machine's available space.
MDB Electronics for Modern Vending Applications
The Automatic Products Studio 3 is equipped with an MDB board. MDB, or Multi-Drop Bus, is a common communication standard used between vending machine control electronics and compatible payment equipment.
For vending operators, MDB compatibility can make it easier to configure the machine with compatible payment equipment. This is especially useful for locations where customers expect more than traditional coin-only purchasing.
The machine also supports credit card reader installation. It is important to note that this particular machine is described as credit-card capable rather than including a credit card reader. A compatible reader must be purchased separately, and installation may require additional equipment or professional installation.
Flexible Payment Options
The Studio 3 provides several payment features designed for commercial vending. The machine accepts coins through a three-tube coin system and also accepts $1 bills. These options allow customers to pay using commonly used cash denominations.
The credit-card-ready electronics provide an additional upgrade path for operators who want to offer cashless payments. Before purchasing a reader, operators should confirm compatibility with the machine and their selected payment service provider.
Adding cashless payment capability can be particularly useful in locations where customers frequently carry cards or mobile payment devices instead of cash. The actual payment equipment, processing service, installation, and related fees are separate from the vending machine itself.
Guaranteed Vend Technology
One of the key features of this Studio 3 configuration is guaranteed vend technology. A guaranteed-vend system is designed to improve the vending experience by helping the machine recognize whether a selected product has successfully vended.
Reliable product delivery is important for both customers and operators. When a customer selects a product, the goal is for the machine to deliver the purchased item correctly. Guaranteed vend technology is intended to support that process and reduce issues associated with unsuccessful product delivery.
For operators, dependable vending performance can make day-to-day route management easier. Fewer vending problems can mean fewer customer complaints and less time spent addressing individual vend issues.
DEX Protocol for Vending Management
The Automatic Products Studio 3 also supports DEX protocol. DEX is a vending data communication standard that allows compatible equipment to exchange machine information with external vending management systems.
Depending on the operator's software and management setup, DEX can be used to collect information related to machine activity and sales. This can help operators organize their routes, review vending information, and manage machines more efficiently.
DEX capability is especially useful for vending businesses operating multiple machines. Instead of relying only on manual observations, operators can use compatible management systems to gather information from machines equipped with the appropriate technology.
ST Model Blue Display
This Studio 3 features the ST Model blue display. The display provides customers with information during the selection and purchasing process and gives the machine a recognizable electronic interface.
A clear display can make it easier for customers to follow the transaction process, review selections, and interact with the machine. The ST configuration also complements the machine's multi-price functionality, allowing different vending selections to be programmed with appropriate prices.
Multi-Price Vending
The Studio 3 supports multi-price operation. This allows different selections within the same machine to be assigned different prices.
Multi-price capability is useful because snack products do not all have the same wholesale cost or retail value. An operator can stock a combination of lower-cost and premium products while programming prices according to the individual selection.
This flexibility also makes it easier to adjust a machine's product mix as customer preferences, product costs, and inventory change.
Executive Black Finish
The Executive Black finish gives this Automatic Products Studio 3 a professional appearance. Its neutral black exterior can fit into a wide range of commercial settings without competing with surrounding décor.
The appearance is suitable for workplaces, break rooms, schools, apartment buildings, retail stores, warehouses, employee areas, and other locations that require a full-size snack vending machine.
Refurbished Commercial Vending Machine
This Studio 3 is sold as a refurbished vending machine. Refurbished equipment can provide vending operators with access to full-size co
| Refurbished | Yes |
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| SKU | A-ST3DSSV |
| Weight | 645.000000 |
| Manufacturer | Automatic Products |
| Capacity | 320 to 400 items |
| Size (H x W x D) | 72" H x 37" W x 35" D |
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Why Buy A Refurbished Machine?
Great Returns - Commercial Grade Machines - Affordability
New vs Refurbished
We used to sell new machines as well as reconditioned ones. We no longer sell new, for one main reason.
According to a recent survey of vending operators, about 93 out of 100 potential vending accounts don't generate enough revenue to justify the cost of new equipment. New machines are great if you have high volume accounts, but most people do not have these accounts.
Typical pricing on new "commercial grade" machines:
- Can drink machines: $6,200–$7,400
- Snack machines: $6,600–$8,500
- Cold food machines: $8,900–$11,700
(Priced with mech and validator, typical options, vendor pricing not including sales tax or shipping in some cases.)
As you can see, that's quite high compared to used or refurbished equipment.
Please remember 'anyone and everyone' can call their machines refurbished but what does that really mean? Please see our machine ratings page for what we actually do to our machines. Many of our competitors don't even 'clean or paint the inside' of the machines.
Start small and grow as you can afford it.Many people start in the vending business without much knowledge, and that can hurt them financially if they're not careful.
All of the machines that we sell are full size, commercial machines. There are many machines that are made that are small, countertop or mechanical coin acceptance. These machines are fine if you are a housewife looking to make a little extra money on the side. We used to sell those type of machines and no longer do. The main reason is that people who were serious about vending would out grow these type of machines in several months.
Small mechanical machines have two main problems:
- They don't make change or accept dollar bills
- They "work you to death" — frequent refills for very little payoff
Most hold under 100 products and gross only $40–$50 per full restock, and profit is less than half of that.
A full-size commercial machine, by contrast, usually holds 350 to 600 products and empties out at $250–$500. Since you spend most of your time just driving to the location, you might as well fill 500 products instead of 50.
