Still Stringing

[Kitty]

Stringing problem now in Alabama!!

Quote from TomAla

Sunday AM they got me strung 4 American Changers. All with the Coinco validator. 2 in Clanton, Al and 2 in Montavalo, Al. They got a total of about $500 and left me 3 taped up $20. We are still reviewing tape to try and get ID. The perp. evidently sat on the floor were he could not be seen by camera over changer. I only have tape from 1 store attendant did not hit record on VCR when she change tape. (new girl still training)
Tom

[mcoons]

Here's a suggestion for Stringing...

We have been testing the Pyramid Technologies APEX-5000 Series Acceptor for about 9-10 months. We have put them in some of our EC changers that were being strung. So far, so good. We have not gotten a report back about further stringing.

It is in the same price range as a Coinco, but it has cross-scanning. These are the sensors on the sides that look for wires or fibers that are attached to the bill. Currently the Coinco doesn't have the cross-scanning (They are working on a new unit that does).

There are a lot of different opinions on Acceptors out there. Pyramid is a new company, and has received mixed reviews in the past. But, our experience is that they are very receptive to feedback and always address any issues/problems promptly. They have made a lot of improvements, and we think they have a good product.

We only deal with MDB acceptors, and that may be an issue in some changers.

Thanks,
Mike C.
Standard Change-Makers

[pete f]

My Bc series Rowe kept them out, the anti pullback kicked in and shut the machine down.I am out the $40 ( 2 $20's) and only have pieces so can not take them to the bank. Once Monday, once Tuesday. I wonder it must be seperate crooks or they thought for another try?

[BWJR]

The Sales person from American changer told me that it is being done down South because the Laws are very weak and the fines and punishments are almost like a slap on the wrist. Is this true or was this a bunch os bull?

BWJR

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

The thing I like about the Pyramid Technologies validator is the fact that you can configure them in several ways, Labtop, palm device or with a program card that is inserted in the validator. Updates for new bills are apparently downloadable to the validator in a similar way making chip changing obsolete. You can even download software that will let you analyze the action of the validator. Sounds like a great product.