The Internet has enabled the wisdom of the crowds like never before. B2B Exchange brings that
wisdom straight to you by collecting the comments and questions of other automated teller machine buyers as they tackle
business purchasing head on. If you’re not sure what to be looking for in your next automated teller machine, check out
the most common thoughts, fears and ideas shared by your fellow business purchasers.
“We sell building and construction materials, hardware, restaurant equipment, custom manufacture and much more. We occupy 120,000 square feet of space with a huge parking lot. We deliver products nationwide with the help of our own shipping team.”
- General contractor, Business services, Philadelphia, PA
“We are a University that holds our classes at night and on Saturdays. We have vending machines for our students that only take cash as well as a vendor who comes in to sell sandwiches and only accepts cash and there is currently no ATM on-site or nearby for our students and faculty to get cash to buy food. All our classes that are held at night are 4 hours long with only a 10-15 minute break half way through, which does not allow for the students to leave campus to get food.”
- Administrative assistant, Non-profit, Brattleboro, VT
“We are a Home for the Aged complex, with a 130-bed nursing home, 100-bed assisted living facility, and 52 apartments for low income seniors - all on one campus. We have 250 employees and expect moderate traffic between employees, visitors, and residents. We would like to know the cost of installation and operation of an ATM on our campus and to understand the process of maintaining the machine. ”
- Owner, Non-profit, Clinton Township, MI
“I am a breakfast and lunch restaurant, I recently stopped using credit cards for the simple fact it costs me too much money. I will soon be opening for dinner. The past weekend alone, 15 tables had to go to a nearby bank to withdraw cash. I would much rather keep the customers in my store. When I used credit cards, I typically did $9,000 to $11,000 a month in credit/debit card use.”
- Owner, Restaurant, Watertown, MA
“We are a seasonal business and are busiest in the summer months. We are located in a small community and vacation homes, and the nearest banking facility is 10 to 15 miles away. I need a cash machine which can be used for the smaller dollar purchases because my credit card bank fees cause me to lose money on small food and grocery items.”
- President, Hospitality, Athens, TN
“We are looking to install a free standing no-fee based ATM machine as a convienience to our tenants. We are a commerical office tower in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a full service cafe in the main lobby of the building. We also have quite a few neighboring retail shops surrounding our building, none of which have an ATM. Our tenants have requested that an ATM be installed in the lobby. ”
- General manager, Real estate, Cambridge, MA
“We are opening a huge luxury arcade oasis in a high upscale area. We have more than 80 slot machines. We are looking for a company to install the machine, keep all the proceeds, and maintain the cash in the machine. We want no money from the machine; we only ask that the service charge be no more than $1.50 per transaction. We need the ATM ASAP. ”
- Casino manager, Hospitality, Sarasota, FL
“This business has been known for selling primarily beer and wine for over 30 years. We sell lottery and tobacco products. We are now expanding to general convenience and frozen food items. Open 7 days a week; about 1,000 sq feet of space. Not sure if we should get a countertop or free standing display and we'll need some advice on placement.”
- Manager, Retail, Lutz, FL
“For 11 months out of the year, this will be located at a Shriners restaurant inside their building. But once a year we have a circus and there are NO ATM's within walking distance. I want one ATM that we can move and not require a phone line, just 120VAC. We will replenish and service the ATM. If one does a good job, we may purchase a second.”
- Owner, Food service, Metairie, Louisiana
“We have a large drive-by traffic count. Want outdoor drive up machine. Also, want info for indoor wall mounted or free standing machine if the outdoor machine is too expensive. We're looking for one machine. The type we choose depends on cost and financing options.”
- General manager, Retail, Cypress, TX
“I already own one ATM and I'm looking to add another. I would like a two-drawer system holding $100s and $20s. Unit must be able to hold at least $40,000 total and stand up to very heavy usage. I'll need processing services as well and maintenance agreements when possible.”
- Owner, Retail, Clearwater, FL
“Was thinking that it would take a load off my staff and make for better sales using money instead of credit cards. As a small business, processing credit cards costs us $350 to $500 per month. We thought an ATM would be the more affodable option. ”
- Owner, Hospitality, Salt Lake City, UT
“Opening our 4th store in Spring. Just want to put one machine in a current store to measure success before I decide if I want to allocate room in my other stores. ”
- Owner, Food service, Denver, CO
“We have a bar in downtown Salt Lake City area, and we're interested in having a freestand or countertop ATM. We also own a coffee shop in a different town, and we are interested in counter top or free standing in that location also. Manager, Retail/Hospitality, Birmingham, AL
“Bar/Restaurant/Marina/Charter with fishing and lottery/Keno on premises; off premises alcohol sales. Customers want cash for all my services plus juke box and video. I'm getting tired of cashing checks but don't want to lose business. President, Hospitality, Warrenton, NC
“This is well-known business in town with ocupancy permit for 260 people. We have pretty good size (7,000 sq. feet) building with 1/2 acre parking space. Average about 100 customers on weekdays and over 200 customers on weekend.Foreman, Construction, Grandview, MO
“Largest regional airline serving passengers, cargo, and mail throughout Alaska. Passenger traffic ranges from 100 to 400 per day. Customers are always requesting ATM service to acquire cash for taxi fares, food, lodging, etc. Vice president, Aviation, Anchorage, AK
