What is included with each Well?
Before we specify the pricing options, we want to review what is included with each Well.
Each Two and Three Footer Well comes complete with everything you need to put it directly into service, including a padlock and 2 keys, a generic sign on which you can affix the name of the project or charity, and simple illustrated assembly instructions, and some other items shown in more detail below. All you need is a common 7/16" end-wrench (or an adjustable wrench or driver) and a few minutes.
The Seven Footer has some additional options discussed here.
Two and Three-Footer Coin Ramps
The new* model ramps are white vacuum-formed ABS for a much more professional look and consistency than the previous rotationally-molded models. They are connected by a matching ABS bridge and welded together for maximum strength.
Each Well includes a clockwise and counter-clockwise ramp which launches coins in opposite directions. People love to watch the coins spin toward each other and sometimes crash as they descend the slope in tighter and tighter spirals.
Each coin launch ramp has a wide coin-drop area that makes it easy for children to drop and launch coins at the perfect speed for a maximum spiral path.
The "Drop Coins Here" sticker includes wording that encourages experimentation and increases income.
The hole in the front of the drop plate is in case someone jams more than one coin into the slot. The hole makes it easy to release the coins.
*See our patent page for more information on our proprietary designs.
The new rotationally-molded bases are 20" (51cm) in diameter at the bottom for more stability than the previous 18" (45.7cm) version. They also have a "drop-in" door that is much easier to insert and lock than the previous round cog-lock system.
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This picture shows our clear plastic sign frame which mounts to the back of the coin ramps. Inside the frame is a two-sided four-color sign with space on the bottom for you to place a charity logo or name. This generic sign is designed so you can get started raising money immediately. Of course, you can create your own signage to slip into the clear frame. Click here to see exact dimensions. Notice the "Vortx Mini-Well Offer" on the right side of the sign, discussed below. English Language: Our signs and stickers are in English. If you are international, please click here to read about language options.
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We include the "Vortx Mini-Well Offer" as part of the sign that encourages people to toss in DOLLARS rather than pennies. This can DRAMATICALLY increase the revenue. While Moms and Dads are watching their children have fun dropping in coins, they see this offer and quite often drop in a dollar and place an order with their cell phones while their children continue to roll coins. When they contact us, we never question whether or not they actually toss in a dollar. We know that most people drop in a lot more than that. We are happy to provide this incentive because it helps generate more revenue for the charity with absolutely no additional organization or hassle for the host location. |
Optionally, if you prefer, you can inventory the toys (at wholesale cost) and sell them to your customers. Or, if you are a charity, you can raise a lot of additional revenue if you "give the toys away for a $25 or greater donation!" Click here to read more about this option. |
We affix a "Test Your Skill" laminated vinyl sticker to the funnel surface just under the coin ramps. This encourages experimentation and increases the coin revenue. English Language: As noted above, our signs and stickers are in English. If you are international, please click here to read about language options. |
Add over $1,000 per year to your Well revenue with a sponsor, or just get a sponsor to pay for your Well so you don't have to.
A popular option is to accept significant additional revenue by allowing a corporate sponsor to place their name, logo, or message on the Well. The going rate is $100 per month or $1,200 per year for the Two and Three-Footers, and a WHOLE lot more for the Seven Footer. It is a great way to get the cost of the Well covered immediately. Be sure to click on the above picture for a larger view.
"There is no better advertising opportunity for a business than having its name on Spiral Wishing Wells located in the most valuable real estate in town...retail stores." |
See Sponsorships for more information about this popular option and how to get a sponsor.
New Design
There are some important performance features about the new patented design we would like to describe more fully. In brief, the new models look more professional, spin the coins longer, offer greater visibility of the funnel surface, are more durable, AND we have kept the price the same for the introduction!!!
By moving the coin launch ramps OUTSIDE the funnel perimeter and toward the back, the new design provides a LARGER coin-rolling surface (more spirals) and greater unobstructed visibility than past models.
With the older designs, the ramps were mounted INSIDE the funnel perimeter. Therefore, the coins had to be launched on a path that avoided the ramp on the other side which substantially reduced the effective rolling surface. Click here to see a pictorial review of past models, including our original Five-Footer.
To understand the significant benefits of this point further, click here to see a short YouTube video of one of the old style Wells with the ramps mounted INSIDE the perimeter. Notice how the initial spiral path is nearly 1/3 of the way down the funnel. Now compare that to the new models where the ramps are outside the funnel so the initial spiral path is right along the edge, maximizing the floor-space foot print of the Well.
The new rear-mounted position of the ramps also opens up a full view of the funnel and the spinning coins.
With this new design, we have been able to reduce the outside dimensions of the Well or the floor space it requires, while increasing the number of spirals. By extending the ramp-mounting area toward the back, the width of the Well does not take up any extra floor space when approaching from the front which is very important for retail stores and restaurant locations. Also, it does not take up any additional shipping space or cost since the ramp-mounting portions fit into the otherwise unused corners of the box.
Material Improvements
The new funnels are made of automotive quality fiberglass using the Resin Transfer Method (RTM). This method injects perfectly-blended resins, plastics, and fiber into a two-part mold which yields uniform thickness, superior strength, glassy-smooth finish, and a smooth underside to eliminate unwanted sharp fibers. Most fiberglass products use the "spray-up" method which is inconsistent and more "industrial".
The Seven Footers take the design concept of mounting the ramps outside the funnel circle to a whole new level with a 2-way ramp system in each "corner". The entire funnel surface is unobstructed.
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