Results: Taking Vending to a whole new level

Pecan Pies - Cedar Creek Texas - The family-owned Berdoll Pecan Farm vending machine dispenses delicious whole pecan pies (and other gourmet pecan treats) any time of day or night. It is restocked daily, so you can always enjoy your pecan pie, fresh-baked. It is thought to be the only one of its kind in the world, and easy to find, positioned alongside a statue of a giant 14-foot squirrel with pecan in hand. Fresh baked pecan pie, anyone?

Loose Leaf Tea - Toronto - How about a nice hot cup of loose-leaf tea? It is now being dispensed in a way that is ultimately convenient. "TeaBOT" holds a variety of loose tea leaves, and is attached to a tablet that allows for customer selection. There is a choice of 18 different ingredients, and a special lid filters out the tea leaves. Have you tried loose-leaf tea from a vending machine?

Gold to Go machine - Dubai - The first-ever gold vending machine is in Dubai Mall, UAE. This machine is guarded by armored guards. This glittering ATM dispenses 24-karat gold in 320 different forms including gold bars, coins, and even jewelry. Have you heard of this "gold" machine before?

Mashed Potatoes - Singapore - These ingenious machines are in Singapore's 7-11 stores. Similar to Slurpee machines, users can purchase a perfectly-portioned dish with the pull of a lever. A smooth mound of mashed potatoes, and a drizzle of gravy completes the process, ready in seconds. There are also baguette machines in France and other machines for quality-conscious consumers who want something quick and convenient on the go. Have you bought something unusual from a vending machine?

An entire grocery store - Clifton, Derbyshire - This is the UK's first "automated store" that sells everything from fresh milk and eggs to umbrellas and cat food. Known as The Speedy Clifton, it includes household necessities such as a can of eight hot dogs, a six-pack of eggs, bacon and a pair of sticky toffee puddings. Twelve years after the area's corner shop closed, the vending machine was introduced in 2014 to provide easy access to groceries for villagers who don't drive. Have you purchased multiple grocery items from a vending machine?

Cars - Carvana is an online used car retailer based in Arizona. The Carvana vending machine is a large seven-story glass tower that holds used cars. In 2018 it was reported to be the fastest growing used car dealer in the United States. It is meant to be a unique experience, and buyers can pick up their vehicle after purchase, or receive free delivery in some areas. They operate 11 vending machines across the country with locations in Nashville, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Raleigh, Jacksonville, Tampa and Charlotte. Have you bought a car from a vending machine?