Cigarette Vending Machines
Cigarettes are sold in vending machines in many countries across the world – United States, Germany, Japan, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic. They can be found in pubs, cafes, and just on the streets.
The vending machine has made cigarettes more convenient and accessible to the public, especially underage buyers. Although such machines have been on a decline in the recent years due to concerns with personal health, they still exists. Age verification mechanisms have been installed to lower underage consumption, however underage consumers can easily borrow IDs of friends and families who are of legal age to purchase these demerit goods.
The vending machine has made cigarettes more convenient and accessible to the public, especially underage buyers. Although such machines have been on a decline in the recent years due to concerns with personal health, they still exists. Age verification mechanisms have been installed to lower underage consumption, however underage consumers can easily borrow IDs of friends and families who are of legal age to purchase these demerit goods.