Vending machines at highschools.

Before I begin, here's a short story; Today I was heading to my third period class and happened to have $1.50 in my pocket. Since I had to pass vending machines on the way to class, I bought a mars bar. Dang. That really wasn't worth it. >>

Considering they're mostly filled with junk and the amount you pay is pretty high considering the cost of a whole box of junk... What do you guys think about vending machines in schools?

 

i think theyre not that bad.. the prices are high, but if u dont have a mall or a store near your school then a drink from the vending machines isnt that bad of an idea

 

Vending machines are for fat kids who can't wait until lunch time.

 

Fat kids my ass.. i use vending machines once in awhile whenever i want a snack.. If you think its overpriced it's simple just don't buy.

btw im 6'0 and weigh about 145 pounds so im about average weight for my size

 

They sell snacks at lunch time... Or bring a snack from home

 

why bring snacks when i can use the vending machine? it's not like the prices bug me

 

If you want to spend more money then be my guest.

 

that's my problem. it's like an addiction to me, if i have money the vending machines just suck it in >>

 

thats what im saying if the prices bug you so much i don't see why you're buying off the vending machines in the first place.

 

Then don't bring money to school.

 

Yea if you really can't afford the extra quarter just ask your mom to buy stuff from the grocery store. Like when i played basketball i bought a 6 pack of powerade for 5$.. beats spending 2.50 per drink in the vending machine.

 

At our school they took all the regular pop out. It sucks.

 

Same, at my old high school they only had diet drinks.

 

I don't mind them. It's a free market, and people should be allowed to buy/drink what they wish.

They did that at pretty much all schools in the United States.

 

They're actually thinking of taking away the vending machines entirely at my school. The idea is fine by me.
;D

 

Why are they doing that if they're making profit?

 

The only vending machines at my school contain just beverages, and everything is diet/calorie free. Haha, plus it's all extremely overpriced.

 

No idea. Some special thing for the whole school board i think. A healthier lifestyle. Maybe they'll replace it with veggies. Who knows

 

My school's prices are fucked up.
That's why I drink water from the water fountains.

 

You're in track so you aren't even supposed to be eating snacks