What is a Vending Machine?
A vending machine is a machine stocked with snacks, beverages, and other products that are sold to consumers. The concept behind this is to sell products without hiring a cashier. Items sold in vending machines vary by country and region. In many countries an automated vendor serves the purpose of selling snacks and beverages. Newspapers are another item carried by many machines. Some even sell alcoholic beverages, though this is prohibited in some nations. The vending machine is also used by utility companies and services providers to assign numbers to waiting customers, thus preventing long lines and waits.
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