# Big-Ticket Vending Vending machines evolve to sell bigger ticket items. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 24, 2018 | Category: [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/marketing-strategy) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/bigticket-vending ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Big-Ticket Vending trend? **Big-Ticket Vending:** No longer sticking to convenient, on-the-go items, brands are taking the vending machine experience to another level by offering more luxurious, big-ticket items. From car dispensing machines to those that offer pieces of art, these examples speak to the growing desire for not only convenient product experiences but also more streamlined ways to access items of greater value. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 2, 2017 to May 23, 2018 - Published: May 24, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Big-Ticket Vending trend ### Luxury Vending Vending machines are expanding their offerings to include big-ticket, luxury items. ### Automated Living The development of customized and 3D printed apartments within vending machines and skyscrapers has potential to disrupt the housing industry. ### Impulse Transportation The world's first Segway vending machine and similar automation concepts aim to appeal to impulsive buyers, signaling a potential shift in the way we purchase personal transportation devices. ## What the Big-Ticket Vending trend means for industry ### For Retail The evolution of vending machines has the potential to disrupt traditional retail sales and offer new business opportunities. ### For Real Estate Automated and customizable housing presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the real estate industry. ### For Transportation The introduction of personal transport vending machines and automated buying experiences could disrupt the traditional sales model in the personal transportation industry. ## Workshop question Think of your most highest value item or service. What could you do to make it more streamlined and accessible to the average consumer? ## Trend signals for Big-Ticket Vending Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 56%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 56% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Big-Ticket Vending trend 4 featured examples from May 2, 2017 to May 23, 2018. - [Customized Apartment Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-machine-skyscraper): The Vending Machine Skyscraper Concept Contains Reusable 3D Printed Pods (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The reusable 3D printing trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture and construction industries to revolutionize the way buildings are designed and con… - [Car-Dispensing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-vending-machine): Alibaba and Ford Came Together to Create a Vehicle Vending Machine (Category: Autos) Implication: Automotive companies can explore the implementation of vehicle vending machines to revolutionize the car-buying experience. - [Personal Transport Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-vending-machine): Singapore's Segway Vending Machine Targets Impulsive Buyers (Category: Tech) Implication: The personal transportation industry has the opportunity to reach new customers through innovative vending machines like the Segway vending machine. - [Art-Filled Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfilled-vending-machines): These Old Cigarette Vending Machines Now Dispense Original Art (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for artists and galleries to reach a wider audience through accessible vending machines. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Marketing - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Nostalgic Beauty Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-girl-series) - [Athlete Beauty Ambassadorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-beauty-ambassadorships) All articles: [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing)