MikeFeldman Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I placed a triple bulk candy machine in a hair salon yesterday. the owner said she wanted 2 kiddie rides for in front of her store something for boys and something for girls. she said she would bring them in at night, which I dont even think is possible. is it? I know pretty much nothing about kiddie rides, I dont have a big enough vehicle to transport one, I was going to try to find one used on craigslist and see if they can deliver to the salon. there is no awning or anything to cover them, the owner wants 50% commision, she wanted 40% for the bulk machine I placed yesterday which normally I would NEVER agree to but I wanted to keep my foot in the door, Ill pull it after I place the kiddie ride if I decide to, does anyone have any advice? would really appreciate it right now thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Walk away, they make no money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFeldman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Walk away, they make no money. OKay I think I will thanks. I cant really find any deals anyway. Is there anything else you'd recommend that someone could put outside during the day? I thought maybe a tomy gacha but I wouldn't want to give 40 percent of the profits, maybe a crane or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have a rack on wheels that a store moves in and out, but I don't recommend it. I had a rack that was bolted to the side walk under a huge overhang at a 24 grocery once. Did pretty well and had few problems, i always thought I was very lucky. The crane would be tipped over the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billnuts Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 musser is right they average $30- $40.00 per month in a busy location at 50% thats $15-$20.00 per month average cost of a used machine is anywhere from $300-$1500.00 so it would take you 20 months before it was even. then profit from there they are a bit heavy and bulky and would not be a easy thing to move in and out every night bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFeldman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 OKay thanks guys I think I'm just gunna walk. The owner sad she did well with having 2 kiddie rides a horse and race car when she lived NYC but her new neighborhood is no where near as busy. you guys saved me from a big head ache thanks again, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezneez25 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 musser is right they average $30- $40.00 per month in a busy location at 50% thats $15-$20.00 per month average cost of a used machine is anywhere from $300-$1500.00 so it would take you 20 months before it was even. then profit from there they are a bit heavy and bulky and would not be a easy thing to move in and out every night bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezneez25 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Read this post and am curious about the commisions. What is a standard commission for a gumball machine or rack? I have about 20 bar locations that i do 50/50 splits with minus fees. i.e. touchtune,golden tee fees. I recently expanded to the claw business and am doing a 33% operator,33% establishment,33% plush split. 50/50 splits seem like the norm in bar biz but am i offering the right split on claws? Thinking about getting into gumballs as well. What is a typical split for these? Thanks. P.S. this site is amazing. Have had alot of great reponses to my posts that have helped me immensly in starting out with claw machines. Thanks to all the regulars who have given me great feedback. You know who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcow Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Read this post and am curious about the commisions. What is a standard commission for a gumball machine or rack? I have about 20 bar locations that i do 50/50 splits with minus fees. i.e. touchtune,golden tee fees. I recently expanded to the claw business and am doing a 33% operator,33% establishment,33% plush split. 50/50 splits seem like the norm in bar biz but am i offering the right split on claws? Thinking about getting into gumballs as well. What is a typical split for these? Thanks. P.S. this site is amazing. Have had alot of great reponses to my posts that have helped me immensly in starting out with claw machines. Thanks to all the regulars who have given me great feedback. You know who you are. i do 30% of gross or 50% of net on claw machines works out to the same but a lot of the foreign owners have trouble getting past the idea they arent getting "50%" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Falcon Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 OKay thanks guys I think I'm just gunna walk. The owner sad she did well with having 2 kiddie rides a horse and race car when she lived NYC but her new neighborhood is no where near as busy. you guys saved me from a big head ache thanks again, Michael. I live in NY and thats a dead business out here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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