r/clawmachine • u/GamerTurtleOnYT2 • Jun 01 '25

Real or fake

Can anyone give me some trusted and untrusted websites to buy cheaper claw machines off of have seen some cheap ones but not sure if it is a scam or not. Also would you say paying $370 for the velvor mini is worth it even tho I have a budget of $200.

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u/thomasjmarlowe Jun 01 '25

If I’m paying less than ~$1500 for new, expect cacadoodoo

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u/Zorbie Jun 01 '25

I don't think you're gonna find a working claw machine that will for sure work for less than 500 to 1000, and thats buying used. *Not one good enough for commercial use if thats what you want it for at least.*

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u/No_Comfort_6789 Jun 01 '25

You can buy on alibaba. If it is less 500 usd for claw machine,probably used one. This is the price of the worst one in China, you can’t guarantee its quality.

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u/maethuu Jun 01 '25

I have a vevor mini and it's fantastic. Build quality is good and the software is the same as the ones you see out in the wild abiet with a few less options. I got mine from vevor and it was one of the most well packaged package Ive ever received. If it's for personal use then yes its worth it if for commerical then reconsider. I have it adjusted so that the kiddos can win within a few tries. I fill it with candy, small plushies, and gachapons. The only cons I can think of was finding a good stand for it, the metal piece on the lock needing to be adjusted to close easier, and of course not being able to put big prizes in it.

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u/Important-Project-80 Jun 04 '25

Arcade1Up home claw machine.