Abstract: A method is provided to auto select items when purchasing or leasing items at a self-service dispensing device. A user submits preferences that indicate items that the user wishes to purchase or lease. These preferences may be stored locally at a self-service dispensing device or at a central database accessible by any self-service dispensing device by a network connection. When a user arrives at a self-service dispensing device, he identifies himself to the device. This may be by any sort of method, including by swiping a credit or debit card. Once the user is identified, the self-service dispensing device selects the top ranked selections of available inventory based upon the preferences of the user. The user may select the any of the selections offered by the self-service dispensing device. If the user selects any of the options, the self-service dispensing device dispenses the items selected and the transaction is completed.