[header] How to start a cheap candy machine business [title] Find a vending machine. [step] It's difficult to find new machines at low prices, so look for used machines. Put an ad on craigslist. 
Check the classified section of your local paper, craigslist and ebay to find a used machine at a low price. It's best to start with a double or triple vending machine to offer more variety and get more sales.