There is a new kind of unique vending machine in Illinois, and you won't believe what you can buy from it. Oddities Vending Machine Now In ChicagoI don't know exactly why, but when I was a kid, I was fascinated with vending machines. Then they stock the vending machines with small pieces of art created by local artists. When Good Things Vending founder Steph Krim looks at a vending machine, she sees the future: automated storefronts for artists. By transforming vending machines into miniature oddities shops, Good Things Vending offers artists a reliable new way to reach new audiences and build community.