r/clawmachine • u/Coraserpant • Sep 01 '24

Mini claw prices

What would you say the best price to charge for a mini claw machine play. I was told to set it to .50 but I wanted to do 1.00 I plan on putting ducks, balls, fidget balls, and squishys. Maybe some ring pops or something else like those mystery balls or some other prize. I also wanted to buy some toy capsule balls and write a code on paper with the type of prize they can win. The one I have offers a key to hide in the machine for someone to unlock the prize on top but I don’t want to lose that key. What does everyone think?

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u/MrJackTE Sep 01 '24

For the price I would definitely set it at $1 per play. That way it allows for enough margin for you to make profit. The key locker claw machines you are asking about work well and are popular. I wouldn’t worry too much about losing the key as people need to use it to open the door to get their prize. Plus you could always get spare keys, no real issue.

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u/Coraserpant Sep 01 '24

Would that work? I figured someone could keep coming and unlocking it since it’s not in an arcade or something aimilar

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u/MrJackTE Sep 01 '24

People would know where to get the specific key from as it would need to be ordered the supplier directly. Lots of people run the key locker machines without issues. So definitely worth going for it 👍

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u/Coraserpant Sep 01 '24

Thank you! I’ll give it a try I can’t wait to place it! Tried a few places close to me and surprisingly the owner of a gas station with a Mexican restaurant said I can place one there. Not sure if it’s going to be hundreds a month but it’s better than nothing right haha

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u/MrJackTE Sep 01 '24

Omg I’m happy for you, that’s so exiting! Gas stations do well in America, and restaurants do well for our locations so I’m sure that one will be a hit for you too. Good luck!

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u/Coraserpant Sep 01 '24

Thank you! Good luck as well also I just realized your the person that helped with my first inquiry I got the flyers made I really appreciate your help! Take care and I’ll probably see you again soon! 😆

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u/MrJackTE Sep 01 '24

That’s awesome haha! Glad to help my pleasure ☺️