I've been burned by vending machines more times than I care to admit. You insert your money, punch in the code, the spiral turns... but the snack hangs stubbornly.
End result: lost cash and no snack. Thankfully, a friend who services these machines shared the pro trick to avoid this frustration forever.
Packages get stuck because they're often loaded incorrectly. For reliable dispensing, the two lower corners of the package must sit in front of the metal hook.
How to spot it: If any part of the package is tucked behind the hook, it's primed to jam. Skip those rows.
Stick to products where you can clearly see both bottom corners protruding in front of the hook. This simple check, straight from the pros, ensures your purchase drops every time.
Pro tip: Don't bang or shake the machine—it won't help and could damage the internals or worse, tip it over on you!
