Pokemon Vending Machine Profit Calculator
TCG Vending Profit Calculator
Vend price defaults to the recommended formula: wholesale cost plus 20%, plus $8, rounded up to the nearest dollar. Adjust any input to model your location. Numbers update in real time.
A single TCG vending machine clears roughly $963 net per month at a modest 5 transactions a day, pricing an $8 pack at the recommended $18 vend. Step the volume up and the math moves quickly. Use the calculator above to model your exact cost, vend price, daily volume, and location commission.
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Read the Case StudyHow much does a TCG vending machine make per month?
At a modest 5 transactions a day with an $8 pack priced at the recommended $18 vend, a single machine nets about $963 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 $1,900 to $2,900. Model your own numbers in the calculator above.
What is a good vend price for booster packs?
Take your wholesale cost, add 20%, then add $8, and round up to the nearest dollar. An $8 pack works out to $9.60 plus $8, or $17.60, which rounds up to an $18 vend; a $10 pack vends at $20. Wholesale costs move with the market, so set prices off live pack pricing and the set-by-set board in the pricing guide.
Where do I buy booster packs at wholesale?
VTM Vending Wholesale stocks sealed booster packs sized for card vending machines, with live pricing and live inventory that closely tracks the market — what's listed is what's in stock and available to purchase. Browse the Pokémon booster pack collection to check today's costs before setting vend prices.
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 three months. Busier locations running 10 to 15 a day recover the hardware cost in about a month and a half or less.
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.
Live wholesale inventory, priced to the market
Booster pack pricing and inventory on VTM Vending Wholesale update live and closely mirror the market — what's listed is what's in stock and ready to purchase. Pair live sourcing with the set-by-set recommended vend board in the pricing guide.