# Gold Vending Machines TG Gold Super Markt to Sell Jewels in Train Stations & Airports By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-18 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tg-gold-super-markt References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/5554972/Gold-sold-like-chocolate-from-German-vending-machines.html) & [gold-super-markt.de](http://www.gold-super-markt.de/) German company TG Gold Super Markt recently announced that they would supply gold in vending machine form to sell in 500 locations across Germany, including airports and train stations. The [gold vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project) will update its continuously changing prices every few minutes; however, these [precious jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Endeavor-Metals) will cost about 30% more than the market value price. A prototype is currently at the Frankfort Airport, where customers can purchase a 1g wafer, 10g bar or [gold chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush). Additional Image Sources: [Open2](http://www.open2.net/blogs/media/blogs/39197167_gold.jpg) | [BusinessPundit](http://www.businesspundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/gold.jpg) | [USAGold](http://www.usagold.com/gold-coins.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gold Vending Machines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an automated system for buying/selling other valuable commodities like silver or cryptocurrency through vending machines. - **Continuous Pricing Updates:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that provides real-time pricing updates for various products, enabling vendors to adjust prices dynamically based on market trends. - **High-value Vending:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design vending machines that offer luxury or high-value goods such as designer accessories, high-end electronics, or rare collectibles. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement AI-powered technology in retail stores to offer automated, self-service shopping experiences, reducing the need for human staff. - **Precious Metals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital platform for trading and investing in precious metals, enabling users to buy, sell, and store gold, silver, and other valuable metals online. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate vending machines selling convenience items (e.g., snacks, drinks) at train stations and airports, enhancing the overall consumer experience during travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible NFT Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynft.md) - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md) - [24-Hour AI-Powered Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewe-to-go-1.md) - [Makeup Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express.md) - [Car Fragrance Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carfume-vending-machine.md) - [NFT Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-vending-machine.md) - [Malaysian NFT Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-vending.md) - [Pop-Up Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-vending-machine.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-in-gold.md)