CounterCompact ID Scanner Vending Machine

Countertop Vending Machine

The VMFS CounterCompact countertop vending machine weighs 57 lbs, the only single-person installable machine in the VMFS age-verified lineup. It mounts on a counter or wall in under 30 minutes without specialised equipment. 9 aisles handle the core vape, nicotine, tobacco, and packaged retail range for compact placements.

57 lbsOnly single-person install at VMFS.
9 AislesCore vape and packaged retail variety.
Counter or WallTwo install formats from one unit.
57 lbs, Single-Person Install 9 Aisles, Up to 99 Products Counter or Wall Mount Supports Age Verification Anti-Theft, Surveillance Ready 57 lbs, Single-Person Install 9 Aisles, Up to 99 Products Counter or Wall Mount Supports Age Verification Anti-Theft, Surveillance Ready
Full specifications

CounterCompact vending machine specs

Aisles9 adjustable aisles
Total capacityUp to 99 products
Product typeLightweight, non-refrigerated retail
FormatCountertop or wall-mounted
Delivery system9 aisle compact dispense to front tray
Vend cycleStandard dispense cycle
OperationAmbient, no refrigeration
CabinetAnti-theft, surveillance ready
Display18.5-inch interactive display
Age verificationSupported on every restricted sale
PaymentsCashless (cards, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
Cloud platformVMFS Cloud connected
Dimensions (H x W x D)24 in x 11 in x 21.26 in
WeightApproximately 57 lbs
ConstructionAnti-theft steel cabinet
PowerStandard US commercial outlet
InstallSingle-person, counter or wall, under 30 minutes
Warranty1-year standard, extended available

Operator noteVape and nicotine vending regulations vary by state and FDA T21 (21+). Confirm at vmfsusa.com/pages/age-verification-methods and with VAdviced. Single-person install at 57 lbs.

In the box

CounterCompact Vending Machine unit
Operator manual and onboarding guide
Security keys
Wall mounting bracket
Power cable
Custom quote
Compact vape operator ecosystem

Buying the machine is one decision

The CounterCompact handles the dispense, the age check, and the payment. V Systems handles placement, vape and tobacco compliance, route growth, and remote management before the machine ships.

VMFS Cloud

Fleet sales and verification logs

Every sale, ID check, and aisle inventory level reports to the VMFS Cloud dashboard in real time. Manage one counter unit or a route of compact placements from one login.

VPlaced

Counter-placement venue matching

VPlaced identifies convenience store counters, smoke shop counters, small vape retail, and any compact placement with daily age-restricted product demand. Site evaluation before you commit.

VAdviced

Vape and tobacco compliance

VAdviced structures the placement agreement and confirms vape, nicotine, and FDA T21 documentation for unattended age-restricted vending in your state and jurisdiction.

VMarketed

Compact-route operator brand

VMarketed builds the brand and venue pipeline for operators scaling a compact age-verified vending route across multiple counter and wall placements.

The countertop vape vending problem, solved

Countertop vending machine, 9 aisles with ID

Two things set this machine apart: the lightest install footprint in the VMFS age-verified lineup, and built-in age verification that confirms 21+ on every age-restricted sale.

57 lb CounterCompact countertop vending machine installed on a retail counter 57 lbs

The lightest install in the lineup, counter or wall

Many convenience stores, smoke shops, and small vape retailers have daily age-restricted demand but no room for a 132 lb wall-mount unit, let alone a floor-standing machine. At approximately 57 lbs, the CounterCompact is the only single-person install machine in the VMFS age-verified lineup. One person can lift it onto a counter or mount it to a wall in under 30 minutes, no second installer and no specialised equipment. The counter or wall dual format adapts to whatever space the venue has, so the same unit works behind a register or on a wall when counter space gets reclaimed.

Heavy units need two installers One person, under 30 minutes
18.5-inch display and age verification on the CounterCompact vape vending machine Age verified

9 aisles, an 18.5-inch display, and age verification on every restricted sale

The 18.5-inch interactive display shows the 9 aisle product range at counter height. When a buyer selects an age-restricted product, age verification confirms 21+ status before payment proceeds. The CounterCompact supports the FDA T21 federal minimum age of 21 on nicotine and tobacco products, and every verification event logs to the VMFS Cloud dashboard. The compact form factor does not strip out the compliance features. It runs the same age verification, the same cloud audit trail, and the same per-aisle configuration as the larger machines.

  • Customer selects at the counter
    The 18.5-inch display shows the 9 aisle product range. The buyer picks a vape or age-restricted product.
  • Age verified before payment
    Age verification confirms 21+ before payment is enabled. The event logs to VMFS Cloud.
  • Aisle dispenses to the front tray
    The selected aisle dispenses the product to the front collection tray at counter height.
  • Sale complete, data synced
    The customer takes the product. Inventory and sales update in real time on the cloud dashboard.
Why operators choose the compact counter format

Advanced features built for compact age-restricted retail

57 lbs, single-person install

The lightest machine in the VMFS age-verified lineup. One person lifts it onto a counter or mounts it to a wall in under 30 minutes.

9 adjustable aisles, up to 99 products

Sized for the core vape, nicotine, tobacco, and packaged retail range. No paying for 30 to 60 slots a compact venue will not fill.

Counter or wall mount

Two install formats from one unit. Sit it on a counter beside the register, or mount it to a wall when counter space is tight.

18.5-inch interactive display

Drives selection and payment at counter height, with branded imagery and product highlights during idle hours.

Built-in age verification

Confirms 21+ on every age-restricted sale before payment is enabled, supporting the FDA T21 minimum age on nicotine and tobacco.

Anti-theft, surveillance-ready cabinet

Steel cabinet built for unattended counter and wall placement, with a front collection tray and surveillance-ready construction.

CounterCompact product range

What the CounterCompact vends

9 adjustable aisles hold the core age-restricted and packaged retail range. Operators define the menu per venue and update slot pricing remotely through VMFS Cloud.

Vape pods and disposables

Pod systems, disposable vapes, and refillable devices in the core 9 aisle configuration. Age verification is supported at counter level on every sale.

PodsDisposablesRefillablesAge Verified

Nicotine pouches and snus

Nicotine pouches and snus across major brands. The compact aisle configuration accommodates pouch can dimensions while keeping the footprint small.

PouchesSnusCompact

Cigarettes and packaged retail

Standard cigarette packs and packaged retail products for convenience store counters. Sized for the formats a small venue actually moves day to day.

CigarettesPackagedCounter Fit

CBD packaged products

Where state law permits, packaged CBD products in dedicated aisles. Per-aisle age verification handles state-specific age requirements.

CBDPer-Aisle VerificationState Compliant

Quick-service add-ons

Lighters, rolling papers, batteries, and complementary products in dedicated aisles alongside the age-restricted range.

LightersPapersAdd-Ons

Operator-defined mix per venue

Every aisle is operator-defined. Run vape on some aisles, pouches and cigarettes on others, add-ons on the rest. Update pricing on the fly and swap products between visits, all managed through VMFS Cloud.

Operator-DefinedMulti-CategoryCloud Pricing9 Aisles
Why the lightest install wins compact placements

The barrier to a counter placement is weight, not demand.

Convenience stores, smoke shops, and small vape retailers have daily age-restricted demand but no room for a 132 lb wall mount, let alone a floor-standing unit. Two things block them: heavier machines need two-person install and stud verification, and a counter machine over 80 to 100 lbs is impractical for a working counter. The CounterCompact removes both. At approximately 57 lbs it installs single-handed in under 30 minutes, and the counter or wall dual format adapts to whatever space the venue has. The compact size does not strip the compliance features: same age verification, same cloud audit trail, same per-aisle configuration as the larger machines.

57 lbs. 9 aisles. Counter or wall.

The only single-person install in the VMFS age-verified lineup. Up to 99 products. 18.5-inch interactive display. Built-in age verification on every restricted sale. Cashless payments. Anti-theft, surveillance-ready steel cabinet. VMFS Cloud connected. 1-year warranty with extended option.

Compare the VMFS age verification lineup

Compare CounterCompact with the rest of the lineup

CounterCompact is the lightest single-person install format. If a wall-mount, premium spiral, floor-standing, or display format fits better, these alternatives are available.

Compact counter or wall

CounterCompact Vending Machine

The unit on this page. Approximately 57 lbs single-person install, 9 aisles up to 99 products, counter or wall mount, 18.5-inch display, built-in age verification. For the lightest install footprint and counter-level customer interaction.

  • 57 lbs, single-person
  • 9 aisles, up to 99
  • Counter or wall mount
  • Age verification
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Wall-mounted spiral

WallMount Slim Vending Machine

132 lbs wall-mounted, 5 coil sizes, smart vend with auto-refund. For venues with wall space that prioritize coil flexibility over the lightest weight.

  • 132 lbs
  • 5 coil sizes
  • Wall mounted
  • Auto-refund
View the WallMount Slim
Premium anti-theft

MultiChoice Vending Machine

60 spiral slots, anti-theft pickup port, smart vend sensors, age verification. For premium smoke shops and high-end vape retail where assortment and anti-theft lead.

  • 60 slots
  • Anti-theft port
  • Smart vend
  • Age verification
View the MultiChoice
Dual-format floor

DualServe Vending Machine

56 slots, dual-format dispensing engine, age verification. For vape retail with floor space and broader assortment needs.

  • 56 slots
  • Dual-format engine
  • Floor standing
  • Age verification
View the DualServe
Wall display

ScreenMount Vending Machine

32-inch HD wall-mounted, 132 lbs, age verification, ad surface. For wall placements where display visibility matters more than the lightest install.

  • 32-inch HD
  • 132 lbs
  • Wall mount
  • Ad surface
View the ScreenMount
CounterCompact countertop vending machine installed at a convenience store counter
Right venues for the CounterCompact

Countertop vending machine for sale, right venues

The CounterCompact earns at venues with daily age-restricted demand and the tightest space constraints. Convenience store counters where every square foot is allocated and a heavy wall mount is not viable. Smoke shop counters at smaller storefronts. Small vape retail where the core 9 aisle assortment covers actual demand. Bar counters, restaurant host stands, and hotel concierge counters with adult amenity programs. The approximately 57 lb weight is the operating metric that makes the unit viable for any counter placement. VPlaced identifies counter-placement venues with the demand to justify the format, and VAdviced structures the placement agreement and confirms vape and FDA T21 documentation per jurisdiction.

  • Convenience store counters

    57 lb counter unit, single-person install, age verification supported

    Convenience
  • Smoke shop counters

    Compact retail counter format, 9 aisle assortment

    Smoke Shop
  • Small vape retail

    Counter or wall mount, lightest install footprint

    Vape Retail
  • Bar counter areas

    Behind-bar adult amenity, low-weight counter format

    Bar Counter
  • Restaurant host stands

    Adult amenity at the host stand, host-assisted sales

    Host Stand
  • Hotel concierge counters

    Licensed adult retail amenity at concierge level

    Concierge
Real deployments

CounterCompact vending machine, real deployments

From a first counter placement to a multi-venue compact route to a premium counter amenity, this is the format operators choose when the lightest install and the smallest footprint matter most.

First-time operators
Starting on a single counter

First-time operators starting on a single counter

Weight57 lbs
Aisles9
InstallSingle person
FormatCounter or wall

First-time operators choose the CounterCompact because the 57 lb weight removes the biggest barrier to a first placement. One person installs it in under 30 minutes with no second installer and no contractor. The 9 aisle configuration covers the core age-restricted range without paying for slots a small venue cannot fill, and built-in age verification is supported from the first sale. VPlaced helps identify the right counter placement before you commit.

Get a quote at vmfsusa.com/pages/quote-request
Multi-venue
Scaling a compact route

Multi-venue operators scaling a compact route

FleetCloud view
FootprintCounter-fit
MenusPer venue
IDEvery sale

Multi-venue operators run the CounterCompact across convenience stores, smoke shops, and small vape retail where a single light unit fits any counter. VMFS Cloud gives fleet visibility across every machine, with sales, ID logs, and aisle inventory tracked remotely and slot pricing updated per venue without a site visit. VMarketed builds the venue pipeline for scaling operators.

Contact VMFS for multi-unit pricing
Hospitality and amenity
Bars, restaurants, hotels

Hospitality operators adding an adult amenity

PlacementCounter level
StaffHands-off
IDIntegrated
CabinetAnti-theft

Bar operators, restaurant host stands, and hotel concierge counters add the CounterCompact as an adult amenity that runs without tying up staff. Age verification is supported on every sale, so the bartender or host can point a customer to it instead of handling the transaction directly. The low weight and counter format fit behind-bar and concierge spaces where a larger machine would not. VAdviced confirms the vape and tobacco documentation for the venue type.

Get a quote at vmfsusa.com/pages/quote-request
Warranty and Support

What's covered after you buy

1-year standard warranty

1-year standard manufacturer parts warranty from day one, with extended protection available at checkout. Covers the anti-theft steel cabinet, 18.5-inch display, age verification system, dispense mechanism, and payment electronics. See warranty documentation.

Parts and service

Replacement parts stocked and ready to ship. Most fixes are fast on a compact unit. Guided repairs via video call, with tech support if needed. See vending machine parts.

US-based support

Direct US-based phone and email support, not a ticket queue. Setup and operator guidance from day one. Reach the team at (305) 395-3997 or through VMFS support.

VMFS Cloud connected

Realtime access to sales, age verification logs, and aisle inventory from one dashboard across a single counter unit or a full compact route.

Common questions

CounterCompact vending machine FAQ

Didn't find your answer? See the VMFS FAQ page, or the team can walk through configuration, placement, and compliance for your specific venue.

Talk to VMFS

A countertop vending machine sits on a retail counter (or mounts to a wall) and dispenses products. The VMFS CounterCompact weighs 57 lbs, the only single-person install machine in the VMFS age-verified lineup. It runs 9 aisles for core vape, nicotine, tobacco, and packaged retail with integrated ID verification on every age-restricted sale.

CounterCompact is 57 lbs and single-person installable as counter or wall mount with 9 aisles. The WallMount Slim is 132 lbs wall-mount only with 5 coil sizes. CounterCompact suits the lightest install and counter placements; WallMount Slim suits dedicated wall placements with broader coil flexibility.

At 57 lbs, one person can lift the unit onto a counter and complete the setup including ID scanner configuration, payment terminal pairing, and cloud connection in under 30 minutes. No second installer required for the physical install.

Yes. The CounterCompact mounts to standard wall studs using the included mounting bracket as an alternative to counter placement. Two install formats from one unit.

9 aisles handle the core vape, nicotine, tobacco, and packaged retail range for compact placements. Each aisle accommodates a specific product format. The 9 aisle count is sized for venues where 30 to 60 slot capacity exceeds actual customer demand.

Yes. Integrated ID scanner reads government-issued ID and confirms 21+ status against FDA T21 federal requirement before payment proceeds on age-restricted aisles. Every event logs to the VMFS Cloud dashboard.

Vape pods, disposables, nicotine pouches, snus, smokeless tobacco, cigarettes, packaged retail, and CBD products where state law permits. The 9 aisle configuration handles the core age-restricted product range.

Cash, coins, bank cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payment is only enabled after successful age verification on age-restricted aisles.

The integrated ID verification enforces the FDA T21 federal age requirement (21+) for nicotine and tobacco products. State, local, and operator licensing compliance must be confirmed with VAdviced per jurisdiction.

1-year standard warranty. Extended options available. See warranty terms.

The WallMount Slim is the wall-mounted 132 lb version. The DualServe is the dual-format 56-slot floor-standing version. The MultiChoice is the premium 60-slot anti-theft format. The AdScreen is the 50-inch HD display format. The ScreenMount is the 32-inch HD wall-mount format. Browse the full age verification vending machines collection.

Yes. Flexible financing options at checkout. Contact the VMFS Customer Success Team for multi-unit chain pricing.

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57 lbs single-person install. 9 aisle configuration. Counter or wall mount format. Integrated ID verification. T21 federal compliance. Cash, coins, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. 1-year warranty.

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VMFS USA · CounterCompact Countertop Vending Machine · 57 lbs Single-Person Install · 9 Aisles · Counter or Wall Mount
18-Inch Class Display · Age Verification · Cashless Payments · Anti-Theft · Surveillance Ready · 1-Year Warranty
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