Vending

I think I may mentioned vending machines before, but after seeing some peculiar items in recent weeks, I figured I would give an update. I tend to think vending machines exist for on-the-go, convenient, impulse buys. You see the product looking so refreshing, and you want it now. Now I am not so sure:

2 liter bottles of Coke. Never once have I said "Man a two liter would really hit the spot right now." Its too much Coke for one person, and sharing a bottle that size amongst friends in the car or as you walk down the street just seems strange.

Batteries. This wasnt just a vending machine selling different products and batteries happened to be one of them. This was a vending machine, JUST for batteries. And it was in front of a convenience store. Who doesnt have the time to go inside?

Eggs. This is the real stumper. So many questions. Are they fresh? How often do they change them? Who would buy eggs from a machine? How do the eggs not break when they drop? If you need eggs, you probably need something else, so why not just go to the store?

On the other hand, the beer (from 8oz cans to 2 liter bottles) machines, strategically placed at or directly outside the bath houses are genius. Also, the Haagen-Daaz machine was a damn good idea as well.