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Trading Card and Pokémon Vending Machines for Sale
Our trading card vending machines are built to sell sealed product safely. Coil models come with coils designed for top loader cases, so they hold Pokémon booster packs and other TCG card packs. Elevator models lower boxes and ETBs to the pickup door, so product arrives without damage.
Our lineup of Pokémon vending machines is carefully curated with the requirements of operators in mind. Choose from wall mount, floor standing and elevator based card vending machines, and select models come with a large touch screen. Every machine is sold outright. In stock units ship in 7 to 21 days, and machines that are not in stock ship on the lead time shown on their product page.
1,200+
Machines Deployed
1 Year
Parts Warranty
30 Day
Satisfaction Guarantee
7 to 21 Days
In Stock Shipping
Build Custom Pokémon Vending Machines Around Your Product Mix
VMFS USA built America's first custom builder for Pokémon vending machines. It lets you customize your machine around your own product mix and your own choices. If your product list is mixed, or you want to see the price change as you pick each option, start with our custom Pokémon vending machine builder. Need something the builder does not list? Request a quote and our team will tell you what we can build.
- Pick the machine type: Wall Mount with coil delivery, Standard with conveyor and elevator delivery and a keypad, or Premium Advertising with conveyor and elevator delivery and a 55" screen
- Add the payment options your customers use
- Brand it: add your custom logo or a full wrap
- Order online: the price updates as you go, and you can check out without a sales call
HOW IT WORKS
How to Start a Pokémon Vending Machine Business in Three Steps
Running trading card vending machines is simple once you see the operator side.
Pick Your Machine
Start with what you sell. Packs only, or short on space? Pick a coil model. Selling boxes, ETBs or graded slabs? Pick an elevator model. Need a mix? Use the custom Pokémon vending machine builder.
Right Machine. Right Product.
Place It
Already have a location? We ship to your address. No location yet? Our sister company VPlaced offers placement for Pokémon machines as a paid service.
Your Location. Or Ours.
Stock and Track
Stock your machine with Pokémon booster boxes, bundles and ETBs from us. Track sales data, stock levels and machine alerts from your phone with VMFS Cloud, our optional remote management service.
Stock. Sell. Track.
Why Choose VMFS USA for Pokémon Vending Machines
Our lineup runs from wall mount machines to premium elevator vending machines for Pokémon cards. That range breaks the entry barrier for new operators and still gives busy card shops room to grow. With more than 1,200 vending machines deployed, you are backed by a team that knows every part of a vending machine and is always ready to help.
- Lifetime support from our team, plus a 1 year parts warranty.
- 30 day satisfaction guarantee. For your first 30 days, our team backs your machine with hands-on support until it runs the way you expect.
- Pokémon vending machine supplies. Stock your machine with Pokémon booster boxes, bundles and ETBs from us.
- Location placement and product mix. We help you plan what to stock, and our sister company VPlaced offers placement for Pokémon machines as a paid service.
- Flexible payment. Buy outright or use financing through PayPal, Klarna and ClickLease.
- See it in person. Visit our Miami showroom. Our warehouses in Los Angeles and Atlanta help us ship across the USA and Latin America.
- Grow after launch. VMarketed can help you market your Pokémon machine, and a VendingFinder listing helps collectors find it.
BUILT FOR SEALED PRODUCT
Key Features of Our Trading Card Vending Machines
Every machine is ready to vend from day one, with the features that keep sealed cards safe and sales moving.
WHAT FITS
Pokémon Card, Sports Card and TCG Vending Machines for Every Format
Pokémon card vending machines are only one part of the lineup. The same machines vend One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh product, and the Panini edition is set up for sports cards.
Booster Packs, ETBs and Sealed Boxes
Booster packs and blisters fit every machine in the lineup. ETBs and sealed booster boxes go in the Trading Card Vending Machine, PRO XL, TCG Vending Machine, and the elevator types in the builder.
Graded Slabs
Graded slabs go in the TCG Vending Machine, and the Standard and Premium Advertising types in the builder.
Panini Sports Card Formats
Panini hobby, blaster, mega, hanger and cello product goes in the Panini Sports Card Vending Machine. Sports card vending machines have to protect the corners on high value wax. That is why the Panini edition uses soft-drop elevator delivery instead of a coil drop.
Apoyo
Respaldamos cada máquina que vendemos
Personas reales, piezas reales y un camino claro a seguir. Nunca te sentirás estancado después de implementar tu máquina.
Cobertura de la garantía
- 1 año de garantía estándar incluido
- Opciones de protección ampliables disponibles
- Todas las partes fundamentales y los aspectos básicos cubiertos desde el primer día
Ver cobertura
Piezas listas, tiempo de inactividad detenido
- Repuestos en inventario y listos para enviar
- Las piezas de intercambio en caliente significan que la mayoría de las reparaciones toman minutos
- Reparaciones guiadas por videollamada, envío de técnico si es necesario
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Tu centro de soporte
- Enviar tickets y seguir cada solicitud abierta
- Historial de servicio completo y seguimiento de pedidos en un solo lugar
- Haz un seguimiento en cualquier momento, nada se pierde
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- Configuración, lanzamiento y orientación operativa desde el primer día
- Llamadas, videoconferencias, manuales y tutoriales
- Técnicos a nivel nacional y expertos con sede en EE. UU.
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Trading Card Vending Machines Compared by Price
The lineup below runs from the lowest price to the highest. These vending machines for cards range from a packs-only wall unit to a 55" showpiece, and every row shows the same numbers so you can compare them at a glance. Open any machine for its full specs.
Side By Side Comparison
Which Card Vending Machine Fits What You Sell
Start with the product you sell and the space you have. Coil models suit packs and blisters. Elevator models suit boxes, ETBs and graded slabs.
| Machine | Price | Capacity | Slots | Delivery | Screen or Keypad | What Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Mount TCG Entry: the space-saving pack machine |
From $3,800 | 150 items | 15 | Coil | 32" touch screen | Packs and blisters |
| Build Your Trading Card Vending Machine Custom: configure the machine around your product mix |
From $3,800 | Set by machine type | Set by machine type | Coil, or conveyor and elevator | Keypad or 55" screen | Your mix, by machine type |
| Trading Card Vending Machine Workhorse: the everyday card shop machine |
$9,395 | 600 items | 56 | Soft-drop elevator | Keypad | Packs, blisters, ETBs and sealed boxes, loaded as they come |
| Panini Sports Card Vending Machine Sports edition: the Workhorse set up for Panini formats |
$9,395 | 600 items | 56 | Soft-drop elevator | Keypad | Panini hobby, blaster, mega, hanger and cello |
| PRO XL Trading Card Vending Machine Highest Capacity: built for heavy traffic |
$10,995 | 300 to 800 items | 72 | Elevator with photocell vend check | Keypad | Packs plus large sealed product |
| TCG Vending Machine Showpiece: the touch screen machine that draws a crowd |
$13,275 | About 650 items | 54 | Coils plus conveyor and elevator | 55" touch screen | Packs, boxes and graded slabs |
Payment hardware and VMFS Cloud are add-ons on every machine. In stock units ship in 7 to 21 days. Machines that are not in stock ship on the lead time shown on their product page.
Pick By Product Format
Match Your Product to a Machine
Pokémon card vending machines are only one part of the lineup. Use this table to match your product to a machine.
| Product Format | Machines That Vend It |
|---|---|
| Booster packs and blisters | Every machine in the lineup |
| ETBs and sealed booster boxes | Trading Card Vending Machine, PRO XL, TCG Vending Machine, and the elevator types in the builder |
| Graded slabs | TCG Vending Machine, and the Standard and Premium Advertising types in the builder |
| Panini hobby, blaster, mega, hanger and cello | Panini Sports Card Vending Machine |
Our machines vend Pokémon cards. VMFS USA is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. Before you put a logo on your machine, read whether you can use the Pokémon logo on a TCG machine.
Pick By Location Type
Where Pokémon Vending Machines Sell Best
These machines earn the most where people already spend time and money on fun. Match the venue to the machine.
| Location Type | Best Machine | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Arcades and gaming zones | TCG Vending Machine | Its 55" screen pulls players over from across the floor. |
| Shopping malls | TCG Vending Machine or PRO XL | The TCG Vending Machine for visibility, or the PRO XL for heavy foot traffic. |
| Bowling alleys | Wall Mount TCG | Near the front counter. |
| Family entertainment centers | PRO XL | You restock less often on busy weekends. |
| Card and hobby shops | Trading Card or Panini | The Trading Card Vending Machine for after hours sales, or the Panini edition for sports card shops. |
| Conventions and card shows | PRO XL or TCG Vending Machine | High volume, or a screen that draws a crowd. |
| Stadiums and sports venues | Panini | The Panini Sports Card Vending Machine, stocked for the home team's sport. |
Need help finding a site? Our sister company VPlaced offers placement for Pokémon machines as a paid service.
Simple Takeaway
Selling packs only, or short on space? Start with the Wall Mount TCG.
Selling boxes and ETBs every day? The Trading Card Vending Machine loads them as they come, and the PRO XL holds more for busy sites.
Selling graded slabs, or need a crowd puller? Choose the TCG Vending Machine with its 55" touch screen.
Have a mixed product list? Use the custom Pokémon vending machine builder.
The Economics of Pokémon Vending Machines
A trading card machine earns from the gap between what you pay for sealed product and what you sell it for. Multiply that gap by the number of items you sell each day, and you have your gross profit. Collectors buy sealed product for the chance at rare cards inside, so demand stays steady at the right site.
Paid To VMFS
Optional VMFS Services
Your machine runs without these. Add them when you want remote management or screen advertising.
| Charge | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VMFS Cloud Optional VMFS Add-On |
From $7.99/month | If you want remote management. Check sales data, stock levels and machine alerts from your phone. |
| VMFS Advertising Cloud Optional VMFS Add-On |
$16/month | Runs ads on touch screen models, which turns on a second revenue stream. |
Paid To Others
Monthly Costs to Plan For
These are not VMFS charges. They depend on your payment setup, your site and the machine you choose.
| Charge | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Card Processing Fees Third Party Fee |
About $7.95 to $9.99/month | Plus transaction fees, from your payment provider. |
| Location Commission Site Cost |
Set by your host | If the host takes a share of sales. |
| Electricity Site Cost |
Varies by site | Depends on your site and agreement. |
| Top Loader Cases Product Cost |
Coil models only | Elevator models skip this cost, because product loads as it comes. |
How to Work Out Your Monthly Profit
(Vend price minus product cost) × items sold per day × 30, minus your monthly costs.
Use the casing cost calculator on the PRO XL Trading Card Vending Machine page to see what top loader cases cost at your volume, then run your full numbers with our vending ROI calculator. Your location and product mix decide the result, so plan with the numbers for your own site.
Pick Your Machine and Start Vending
Find the machine that fits what you sell and add it to your cart. In stock trading card vending machines for sale ship in 7 to 21 days. If you need a machine changed or something we do not list, request a quote. Looking for other categories? Browse all our vending machines for sale.
How much does a Pokémon vending machine cost?
A card vending machine from our lineup starts at $3,800 and goes up to $13,275 for the TCG Vending Machine with its 55" touch screen. Each machine's price is shown in the lineup on this page. Payment hardware and VMFS Cloud are add-ons, and financing is available. For a full breakdown, read our guide to Pokémon vending machine prices.
What are the monthly running costs?
Plan for card processing fees of about $7.95 to $9.99 a month plus transaction fees, a location commission if the host takes one, and electricity. VMFS Cloud is optional and starts at $7.99 a month. Coil models also need a top loader case for each pack.
How much do trading card vending machines make?
It depends on your margin per item and how many items sell each day. Take your vend price minus your product cost, multiply by daily sales, then subtract your monthly costs. A busy mall or card shop sells far more than a quiet hallway, so the location matters most.
Do I need a license to sell Pokémon cards from a vending machine?
In most places you need a general business license and a sales tax permit, the same as any vending business. There is usually no special license for selling sealed trading cards. Local rules vary, so check with your city and state. VAdviced explains whether you can legally sell Pokémon cards in a vending machine.
What products fit in each machine?
Booster packs and blisters fit every machine. ETBs and sealed boxes need an elevator model. Graded slabs need the TCG Vending Machine or an elevator type in the builder. Panini formats go in the Panini Sports Card Vending Machine.
Is a Pokémon vending machine business worth starting?
It can be, when the machine sits in a busy site with collectors nearby. The same is true for any trading card vending machine business, whether you sell Pokémon, One Piece or sports cards. Operators who do well choose the right machine for their product, restock on a schedule and watch their sales data closely. Read more on whether the Pokémon vending business is profitable.