UnusualPokémon card vending, placed in your business at no cost.
We install, stock, insure and service a trading card vending machine in your venue. You provide 3 feet of floor space and earn commission on every sale.
* Average weekly gross sales at our one machine, at Sunset Coffee in Salt Lake City, from our own sales records. This is total sales before the venue's commission and before costs, not what a venue earns. A venue receives an agreed percentage of gross sales. Other venues may earn more or less, and no earnings are guaranteed.
What it costs you: nothing.
No capital outlay
We buy the machine and everything in it.
No staff time
We stock, maintain and repair it.
No liability
Machine insured under our policy; certificate on request.
How does a placement work?
Most locations are live within two to three weeks.
Site visit
We find the best spot on your floor.
Terms agreed
Commission on gross sales, in writing before delivery.
Custom wrap
Optional vinyl wrap to match your branding, under two weeks.
Installation and service
We install, stock and restock. Support comes straight from the owner.
Reporting and payment
Card reader with remote reporting, so we both see the same numbers.
This is a summary. Commission rate, payment schedule, term and removal are set only in the written placement agreement you sign.
Which venues perform best?
Places where people sit and stay put. We currently operate one machine, at Sunset Coffee in Salt Lake City, and are placing across Salt Lake County.
Dwell time matters most: venues where customers can sit and open a pack beat busier ones where they can't. See the full venue guide, or describe your traffic and we'll give you a candid assessment.
More than trading cards
Trading cards are our focus, but we also add slime, squishies, mystery bags and bar gags to our machines based on demand at your venue.
Same machine, same arrangement, nothing extra for your venue. See squishies and more.
Frequently asked questions
How big is it?
Under 3 feet wide. Other sizes available if your space needs something different.
What power does it need?
One standard 110v outlet. No plumbing, venting or special wiring.
How do customers pay?
Card and mobile tap through a smart reader, with remote sales reporting so both sides see the same numbers.
What's inside?
Sealed trading card packs: Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, sports and retro. All product is authentic, sourced through legitimate wholesale channels, and sold sealed as received. We never repack, open or alter packs, and contents are random, as in any retail pack.
Can it hold other products?
Yes. Based on demand at your venue, we can also add slime, squishies, mystery bags and, in suitable venues such as bars, bar gags. They're sold under the same arrangement as our trading cards. See squishies and more.
How much will my venue earn?
It depends on your traffic, seating and hours, so we can't promise a figure. Our Sunset Coffee machine has averaged over $500 a week in gross sales; your commission is an agreed percentage of gross sales. We'll give you a candid assessment before you commit.
How often is it restocked?
On a schedule set by how fast the machine moves, plus extra visits around major releases.
Who carries insurance?
We insure the machine under our own policy, and a certificate is available on request. Details are confirmed in your written agreement.
What if it breaks?
Contact us directly by phone or text. Repairs and parts are at no cost to the venue.
What if it isn't working out?
We remove the machine at no cost.
Local and owner-run
Unusual Vending is a Salt Lake City business. When you call or write, you reach the owner, Preston, not a call centre.
Our first machine is at Sunset Coffee in Salt Lake City, and it is our only placement today. We are looking for the next few venues in Salt Lake County, and we will tell you plainly if yours isn't a fit.
- BusinessUnusual Vending LLC
- Current machinesOne, at Sunset Coffee
- Where we placeSalt Lake County, Utah
- Who you deal withThe owner, directly
More information
Where we operate, and how to evaluate a vending placement offer.
Interested in a placement?
Tell us about your venue and we will give you a candid assessment of whether a machine is a good fit.