Pokemon Vending Machine Profit Calculator

How much does a TCG vending machine make per month?

At a modest 5 transactions a day with a $10 pack priced at the recommended $17.50 vend, a single machine nets about $601 per month after wholesale cost, a 15% location commission, card processing, and the card reader fee. Busier locations running 10 to 15 a day net roughly $1,200 to $1,800. Model your own numbers in the calculator above.

What is a good vend price for booster packs?

Use the two-tier formula, rounded up to the nearest $0.50: for packs under $35 wholesale, vend = (cost × 1.25) + $5; for packs $35 and up, vend = (cost × 1.15) + $5. A $10 pack vends at $17.50 and a $14 pack at $22.50. See the full set-by-set board in the pricing guide.

How are credit card fees calculated?

Credit card processing runs at 3.5% of vend price plus $0.20 per transaction. The card reader fee is a fixed $7.95 per month per machine for cellular connectivity and payment processing.

How long until the machine pays for itself?

At a modest 5 a day on recommended pricing, a $2,850 TCG kiosk pays back in about 4.7 months. Busier locations running 10 to 15 a day recover the hardware cost in under three months.

What commission should I offer a host location?

Industry standard is 10% to 15% of gross revenue. Most operators open at 15%. Smaller venues often accept 10% in exchange for a fully passive revenue stream.

Can one person run multiple machines?

Yes. Most solo operators run 5 to 15 machines alongside other work. Remote monitoring via VTM software lets you check inventory and machine status from your phone, eliminating unnecessary site visits.