Depending on the age of the machine, you could maybe just update the firmware. I mean, what’s it comparing the bills put into the machine to? Data hardwired into it or a file stored somewhere that can be changed?
It’s the cost of doing so that’s their main worry. And the ramen now traditionally is ¥1000. Doing all the changes would mean raising prices above that number and they’re afraid it would keep customers away.
Depending on the age of the machine, you could maybe just update the firmware. I mean, what’s it comparing the bills put into the machine to? Data hardwired into it or a file stored somewhere that can be changed?
We also assume the manufacturer still exists, which isn’t guaranteed after 20 years
It’s the cost of doing so that’s their main worry. And the ramen now traditionally is ¥1000. Doing all the changes would mean raising prices above that number and they’re afraid it would keep customers away.