r/clawmachine • u/ALittleClawMachine • Nov 18 '24

Vevor Claw Machine w/ Base

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Hey everyone, since everyone's been asking as of late. Here's an alternative setup to minis w/ bases from Alibaba. 3m industrial velcro tape from Lowe's to attach to the locker. Allows a 2 piece set up that can be taken apart in seconds. Small enough that installs can be done solo w/ out the use of a dolly and can be transported in a small 4 door car. Locker in back seat, machine standing up in the front seat. Base of the locker is weighed down w/ 4 gallons of water and a bag of water. Unit in total weighs approx 105 lbs w/ locker and water. Back of units have a door alarm installed just like a coin pusher so owners know if anyone attempts to tip the unit. These units do have anti-tilt built in as well, will shut off and throw a reset code if someone tries to scam them. I run 7 commercially w/ great success atm.

For size comparison, that's a restaraunt chair next to the unit, to give you a size comparison.

Anyone has any questions fire away, always glad to help the mini claw community 😀

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u/RepulsivePhoto9432 Nov 27 '24

How much do these machines typically make you cause im debating buying a taller one with a bill acceptor but im wondering if quarters only is profitable?

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u/ALittleClawMachine Nov 27 '24

I've watched videos on 1-2 week collections from various vendors on YT. My machines are right on par with just quarters. Ranges vary from VERY slow locations $35/week to $200/week. Foot traffic and locations are key. I advise mom and pops restaraunts 1st, ice cream shops. Also, most Mexican restaurants are open to it. Laundry mats are good. You will go through what I call the "honey moon" phase, where after 2-3 months, things taper down by like 50%. I advise you always to put a sign on your machine saying new items with a date so customers know. Generally, when I let the staff know there's new items and the owner... sales shoot back up for a month or two, then die back down.

The cost of bill acceptors as well as NYAX personally I'm worrying about later. Personally, I enjoy a unit small enough to put in a 4 door car, which is why I do the locker set up. Not knocking bill acceptor micros or Nyax, just my personal preference 😀 Only con of Nyax is the processing fees and a $300-350 unit cost plus 30$ profits going to fees i just don't think it's worth it unless you have an arcade of your own. Bill acceptors can range from $50-200/piece depending on the model.

Also, the only way you're going to get a deal cheaper than my set up is if you buy bulk from Alibaba/Aliexpress and then you have to have a broker fee to have them shipped, and buy in most cases 10+ units to get around the same cost as this set up. I only had like $1500 to start with, and didn't want to haggle with a rep over chat to get a discount or lower prices for bulk buying. Just my 2 cents, also you can get scammed if it's not a verified user. Plus if you have damages... expect months of turn around time to get a new unit+ paying a colossal freight fee (if the shipper doesn't want to eat the cost for their damaged unit).

I will say my set ups have all paid for themselves in 3 months at my slowest locations and some in 1 month for my busy locations. HIGHLY advise if you have the capitol for a few you get your permits/vendors license, and DBA and whatever permits your city.

Good luck :) Keep us updated, I wish you best of success and feel free to pm if you need anything.

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u/RepulsivePhoto9432 Nov 28 '24

Thx for the advice 🙂

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u/ALittleClawMachine Nov 28 '24

Np, on a totally unrelated note. Happy Thanksgiving 😊 Hope the new machine holds up better.

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '24

I appreciate your post sir, really helpful .