Vending machines(自动贩卖机) sell many different types of items. Some of them sell cold drinks like soda, or hot drinks like coffee or hot chocolate. Others sell candy, stamps, tickets, news papers, and other types of small merchandise.
These machines have been successful for two reasons. They save time and they are convenient.. Merchandise sold in machines eliminates the need for a salesclerk or cashier. In many places the customer can use the machines at any time of day or night.
Although there are many different size and types of vending machines, they all work basically the same way. The customer puts a coin in the machine and then pushes a button, pulls a lever, or opens a door to receive the merchandise. Some machines will also return change to the customer for paper money. But the basic idea is the same. Customers like to save time and are usually willing to pay a higher price for this convenience.
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