Explore the wide range of items that Good Things’ artist and makers sell inside our vending machines. You’ll also find some classic GOOD THINGS and other treasures we love dearly.
Tell us what you are thinking about vending in the form above. Please include any relevant links and images. This will help us understand how your item(s) will fit into the machines.
Package a sample! Using the packaging info in the final section, please create a mock up of your item. We have lots of recommendations on cost-effective, eco-friendly ways to package. You can email us, info@goodthingsvending.com, with any questions!
Send us your sample!
* Please make sure the sample includes your name and contact info as submitted in the application
Samples can be mailed to:
Good Things Vending
P.O. Box 480209
6977 W Oakton St.
Niles, IL 60714
OR
Dropped at Lot'sa during open hours (TH 2-6, F 12-6, S 12-5), clearly labeled for GOOD THINGS.
4150 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
If you would like your sample returned to you please include a return envelope with address and postage.
If there's available space in a machine and your item seems like a good fit, we'll reach out!
We like to start with 10 - 20 of an item on consignment. This generally fills a whole row and gives us a good chance to see how they move. Once we confirm the item is stock-ready we will send you another form to fill out for payment info and inventory tracking.
We do consignment at 60/40 in favor of the artist, and payment for your items will be sent when items are sold out.
If items do not sell in a few months we may send remaining items back with payment for any sold.
You can pull your work at any time.
A: The truth is we don't always know! Each location is different and we learn most by trying. We know folx love a mystery item, we know Kaiser Tiger loves cats and the Chicago Cultural Center loves a Chicago flag. Everyone one that uses a machine has their own taste so we try to curate a wide range!
A: Apply by filling out the application above. If you still need help, reach out to info@goodthingsvending.com.
A: All work is on consignment to start and artists are paid when a row sells out or when the work is pulled from the machine by either party. It's your work, you can request it at any time.
A: Nothin’ is better than putting new Art into a machine. We stock machines as needed, and take a picture of new work sitting pretty in the coils, put something up on social media and send the Artist an e-mail. We encourage cross promotion and sharing stories!
A: Yes. Please. No matter where you are in your artistic process, your work is valuable.
A: Within Good Things’ constraints ($1 minimum, $25 maximum), you do. There’s a suggested retail price request on the application form, and when we think your work will do better at a different price, we let you know. A $25 maximum keeps the stakes low and the art accessible.
A: Artists have sold zines, stickers, enamel pins, stuffed animals, croc charms, magnets, temporary tattoos, keychains, teeny canvases, wearable art like hair pins and bandanas. We’ve sold miniature rugs and figurines and cassettes. The point is: the sky’s the limit. So are vending machine dimensions.
Reach out! You can always send us an email to info@goodthingsvending.com.
A: Currently we only vend work from Chicagoland Artists. This project is a collaboration with the community we are in. Sign up for our Newsletter for other ways to collaborate!
Explore the wide range of items that Good Things’ artist and makers sell inside our vending machines. You’ll also find some classic GOOD THINGS and other treasures we love dearly.
