Abstract: The invention relates to a merchandise drawer comprising an extending device for vending machines (12). Said merchandise drawer is mounted inside the vending machine (12) by means of the extending device so as to be movable in at least one direction of extension and is characterized by at least one locking element (3) that locks the merchandise drawer (1) in at least one direction of extension in a locked position, releases the merchandise drawer (1) for displacement in at least one direction of extension in a released position, and allows the merchandise drawer (1) to tilt into a tilted filling position in a final extended position. Said locking element (3) locks in the tilted filling position and prevents the merchandise drawer from accidentally falling out.