Gumball machines are fun and bring a smile to anyone's face--both young and old. Gumball machines can be a useful way to not only add a bit of lightness to your establishment, but also a useful tool to raise money for causes, such as an office party, a worthy concern like the Red Cross or the Salvation Army.

Gumball machines come in a variety of styles, from antique gumball machines to the more staid and sturdy variety; or you can choose the tall, pillar type that keeps you in suspense while you watch the gumball roll in a spiral fashion from the top to the bottom. Though a gumball machines directory is hard to come by, information that will help you find gumball machines as well as more than one gumball machines provider will. When looking for that perfect gumball machine for your office, consider these options.

1. Search antique-style and antique gumball machines.

2. Look for sturdy gumball machines.

3. Find a pillar-style gumball machine.

Action Steps
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Consider antique-style gumball machines for your office

An antique-style gumball machine can add beauty and whimsy to your office.

I recommend: Search The American Gumball Machine Company and you'll see an antique gumball machines list from the '30s and '40s, as well as modern gum machines that appear to be antique. Game Room Antiques is another company that offers antique gumballs, some of which come in combination with a peanut machine. Game Room Antiques also sells bulk gumballs as well.

Let sturdy gumball machines stand guard at your business' door

Sturdy gumball machines offer bright colors and sweetness at a lesser price.

I recommend: Look at Gumball and you will find a variety of gumball machines as well as gumballs to fill your machine. The prices of these sturdy gumball machines are less than the antique-style or antique gumball machines. You can also find gumball machines with sports themes like NASCAR. Some of the gumball machines information describes novelty gumball machines as well as commercial grade ones. Gumball Machine Factory also offers a variety of sturdy machines, some of which you can have custom printed with your company's logo or other information. The gumball factory also stocks bulk gumballs.

Make customers smile with tall gumball machines

Tall machines thrill through their sheer size.

I recommend: Buy Rite Vending has tall gumball machines that are four and nearly five feet tall. Vending Machines Unlimited is another company that has a variety of tall gumball machines. They also stock a mouth-watering supply of gumballs that range from grape, Sweet Revenge, black cherry and more.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Have fun with the gumball machines. Stock the machines with special prizes so the lucky recipient can win something like a half day from work or some perk. Turn the gumball machine into a marketing opportunity for your company, and you can even turn it into a tool for fund raising. Who says that gumballs can't be good for you?