There are a huge range of vending machines out there. Some of the most unusual ones are those from Japan which deliver anything from eggs, umbrellas, flowers, batteries, sneakers and even live lobsters to time pressed shoppers!
Add jewelry to the vending machine world's list! Soon you might encounter them in hotel lobbies, airports, malls and in professional office buildings.
The idea behind these machines is to take advantage of impulse buyers much the same way as people succumb to that naughty chocolate candy bar. Forgetful and desperate men in search of a last minute jewelry purchase just before Valentine's Day or Mother's Day are also the target market.
Gitanjali Gems of India introduced the world's first jewelry vending machine late last year. These offer a range of 36 gold and diamond jewelry designs which cost up to $600.
Why India? Sanjeev Agarwal, the CEO of the company explains, “It has a particular significance in India, where usually such items are purchased as tokens to observe traditions on auspicious days." That's the reason why their second machine was installed last month in Mumbai's Shree Siddivinayak Temple. Worshipers could conveniently buy an auspicious piece of jewelry or make a temple offering with it.
Zoom over to the USA, the Richline Group (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary; CEO is Warren Buffett, one of the world's wealthiest men) just introduced the Precious Express vending machine in Omaha. Distribution will begin in the fall.
Each of these jewelry vending machine can stock up to 144 different items with price points from $50-$150. Unlike India, these will initially be located in high volume jewelry stores.
Mark Hanna, Richline's chief marketing officer said, “I think in the future it could have applications in airports and professional office buildings. But we don’t sell to the consumer and I think it needs the credibility of a good jewelry retailer with it.” That's an excellent point because the vending machine could well be filled with sub-par products.
Would you buy from a jewelry vending machine?
I would, for good quality standard items, under certain circumstances. I once forgot my earrings while on a trip. I was grateful I could buy an inexpensive pair of sterling silver hoops at a small stall in a mall.
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The idea behind these machines is to take advantage of impulse buyers much the same way as people succumb to that naughty chocolate candy bar. Forgetful and desperate men in search of a last minute jewelry purchase just before Valentine's Day or Mother's Day are also the target market.
Gitanjali Gems of India introduced the world's first jewelry vending machine late last year. These offer a range of 36 gold and diamond jewelry designs which cost up to $600.
Why India? Sanjeev Agarwal, the CEO of the company explains, “It has a particular significance in India, where usually such items are purchased as tokens to observe traditions on auspicious days." That's the reason why their second machine was installed last month in Mumbai's Shree Siddivinayak Temple. Worshipers could conveniently buy an auspicious piece of jewelry or make a temple offering with it.
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Warren Buffett and the Precious Express Vending Machine |
Zoom over to the USA, the Richline Group (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary; CEO is Warren Buffett, one of the world's wealthiest men) just introduced the Precious Express vending machine in Omaha. Distribution will begin in the fall.
Each of these jewelry vending machine can stock up to 144 different items with price points from $50-$150. Unlike India, these will initially be located in high volume jewelry stores.
Mark Hanna, Richline's chief marketing officer said, “I think in the future it could have applications in airports and professional office buildings. But we don’t sell to the consumer and I think it needs the credibility of a good jewelry retailer with it.” That's an excellent point because the vending machine could well be filled with sub-par products.
Would you buy from a jewelry vending machine?
I would, for good quality standard items, under certain circumstances. I once forgot my earrings while on a trip. I was grateful I could buy an inexpensive pair of sterling silver hoops at a small stall in a mall.
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not a chance, have lost enough packets of chips and cans of drink to steer clear of that lol!
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Haaaa...Jewelry vending machine neevr saw that one coming. But it might work in temples/religious sites were people want to make donations of small things like coins and chains where nobody is really worried about quality or design
ReplyDeleteI probably wouldn't. I like to really look at the (very few) pieces that I buy and to see how they feel when I have them on.
ReplyDeleteInteresting idea, though!
Shows how jewelry has become so popular that the lengths they will go to make a buck. Kind of sad really.
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Ignoring other considerations, my experience with vending machines is that the contents are obscenely expensive. Now add in the unreliability factor, and you can already scrap the whole idea of such machines! Specific to jewellery, I'd certainly not trust the quality or reliability - just WHO do you contact to obtain customer service? So, a definite NO to the idea from me.
ReplyDeletecheap plastic sparkly costume jewellery is an impulse buy , a well made / hande made one of a kind piece of wearable art is an investment :) ... especially in the artist that you buy it from .. just my thoughts having just bought junk to go withh a dress to wear for a wedding .. probably only wear it once and give it away lol
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I'm surprised - I would try it, why not? As long as you could get a pretty good look at it and it was reasonably priced. I mean - I buy plenty of things online I can't touch myself!
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