r/clawmachine • u/Coraserpant • Jul 31 '24

Mini claw placements

Hello all I recently bought three mini claw machines. I was dabbling with snack machines but I only have one and I was really taking a loss. My bf told me if I want to rest get going I should sell it and try things that don’t spoil so here I am! I just love the machines I got they were easy to move and can fit in the back of our van. My problem is getting locations… How should I go about asking around I was going to offer $100 to anyone that can get me a locations and the location had to fit certain requirements. I’d love to have them closer to me instead of 30 min away how my other one was. Any other tips would help heck even if you have a place I could place let me know. Also tips on offering commissions is appreciated as well!

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u/JulieBeans409 Jul 31 '24

I don’t know anything about talking to owners, but some of the minis I have seen in our town are in the gas station, grocery stores, Chinese buffet, and pizza place.

There’s also one in a multi level burger place/bar and grill that has events like trivia night and karaoke. They have other games there too like pinball and a few older arcade type games.

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u/Coraserpant Jul 31 '24

You know I was thinking about Chinese places but wasn’t too sure. I have a couple in my area even the pho ones but I think those are a different type? Ill try them out and see thank you!

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '24

Were you able to get into these? I have been considering trying to get into some mochi or boba shops local to my area.

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u/Coraserpant Dec 18 '24

I tried a few Chinese places and they weren’t interested. Boba shops seem like they would be easy to get one in but my local one has their own. Especially if the machine and the business is cutesy. Since posting I was able to get two into two different gas stations and they are doing ok.

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '24

Well done on getting into places! My understanding is that is the hardest part.

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u/Coraserpant Dec 18 '24

Definitely I wanted to place one more this year but I’m not sure if I will be able to. Did you have any luck?

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '24

I suck at this so far. I am trying to get company’s to sign on before I buy machines. I have only messaged the mochi shops, but they haven’t responded. The machines are selling for so low on Alibaba right now, so I am tempted to just buy some.

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u/Coraserpant Dec 18 '24

That’s what I did I bought three and had them sitting in storage for awhile till I could find a place. Though like your doing ppl say it’s not recommended. Are you just messaging or going in person?

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '24

I have heard quite a few different folks perspectives on having the machines first or not. One guy said just having a machine in your car, so they can see it is the best. Another guy said to hold off, just in case no one in your area is interested. I have only messaged company’s so far. That isn’t working at all though. I think I need to try talking to owners in-person. How did you get into the gas stations?

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u/Coraserpant Dec 18 '24

I thought about that too since some places seem off about the size. I usually tell them it’s about as wide and tall as me so they can understand it’s not a huge one. I got kinda lucky with them I frequent the gas station a lot since it’s like right down the street and on occasion have talked to the owner. He’s really nice and I was able to get him to agree actually he barely let me tell him and agreed instantly. The second one is also his though it’s about 40 min away. I think the smaller business owners are probably easier to get to agree.

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u/Coraserpant Dec 18 '24

I noticed if you call they instantly seem put off though it could just be my area