For some time now, the Snapchat Spectacles machine has been showing up in some unpredictable new locations throughout the U.S. This started when Snap Inc launched its sunglasses that are able to capture on the fly snaps. Instead of Snap availing its glasses online for people to purchase, it has opted to sell the spectacles from its vending machine. However, the problem is that it is impossible to predict where the machine will tour next.
There are already numerous theories related to the machine’s next drop based on the company’s history such as locations previously visited by Spiegel and areas the company has seller’s permission. The company has a clock on its website that starts counting occasionally and upon hitting zero; it reveals its next location. This selling technique has led to numerous people scrambling to buy the glasses before they run out.
Locations already toured
Currently, the vending machine has already toured Venice Beach in LA, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Big Sur. Since the company started selling these spectacles, numerous individuals have already had a chance to purchase a pair. This is evident from the numerous photos and reactions available on social media platforms. The glasses go for $130 a pair, but the vending machine allows users to try virtual pair using an in-built camera. People who have been lucky enough to buy them are making a fortune by selling them on eBay.
The big problem remains the inability to tell where the vending machine will next tour. People have come up with ways to deduce the tour pattern but are yet to be successful. Once it moved from the Venice Beach, LA to Big Sur, people speculated that it was moving up the West Coast maybe to San Francisco and later to Seattle, but that has not been the case.
Experts have as well not been able to predict the machine’s next stop even after watching its route. In addition, billboards showcasing the new spectacles can be seen in several cities. Although it is evident that the glasses will after some time get to new locations, it is still not possible to guess the route pattern. However, what is known is that the countdown appears to be stopping at around 7 am depending on the time zones. This implies that, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to wake up early or it is just not worth it.
Next locations
Currently, the bot isn’t showing time and this means that people shouldn’t expect any other day for a day or two. The LA Times has been keen about the route being taken by the Spectacles vending machine and has performed additional digging around. It has reported that, Snap has already acquired permission to sell in Nevada, Washington, Texas and Oregon. This implies that the possibility of the vending machine popping up in one of these locations soon is very high. Moreover, people in other locations shouldn’t feel left out because the machine might pop up in their locations sooner than they think.
People have taken social media platforms to complain about how they missed the spectacles when the vending machine visited their locations. This shows just how high competition for the glasses is. Additionally, it appears like there are only limited supplies and the vending machine has only been replenished once. However, it feels like other occasions were characterized by fewer glasses. For this reason, if you are considering purchasing these glasses during the next pop up, be sure to be there on time, or you might run out of luck.
People speculate that only one machine is available during each pop-up and this could be the reason why there are gaps between drops so that it replenishes before traveling again. Therefore, if the vending machine shows up in New York today, people shouldn’t expect to see it in San Diego the following day. This makes even harder to guess where it will head next. After touring Tulsa, it seems like it is currently taking a break maybe to replenish and all that and it might head anywhere.
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Conclusion
It is nearly impossible to guess where the Snapchat Spectacles vending machine is likely to tour next and this is mainly because of the failed earlier predictions. However, people hoping to buy the glasses should be alert because the machine might show up at their locations any time. The supplies seem to be very much limited that’s why the machine is taking breaks to replenish.
