I think you are right. People waiting around want something to do. What also works well is pubs that get families. The parents want to sit around and have a drink or two, kids start getting bored, shiny flashing pinball machines in the corner, kids ask for coins and you are sorted.

They do not all hold value that is for sure! A guy in NZ has a HUO GoT premium he has been trying to sell and can't at 9k, he would have paid about 12.5k for. If you were operating it that means it would go for even less so something like the first 5k plays will get you to a break even point. Not a lot of incentive there!

As much as I like new games I can't justify them from a business perspective I only buy them because I want them. If I was in this strictly for the money I would never buy NIB. Resale is better in other countries and with other titles but it can go very badly with some titles.

I agree 100% on the 100% split. I put a little back for bar tabs but those go to players as promotions so the location gets cash and I get happy customers. They bring people in and that is where the location gets their money.

Helps if you are in a smaller place I guess. There are three of us operating in my city we don't really go after each others business, it would be a bad thing in the end for each of us. One does pay back to the location and I have told customers that when they asked me for a split, they can go with him if they really want a split. I think he only does 30% though. The proposition that I offer is I will rotate games regularly and keep them in top shape. Works for me and the location as it attracts people wanting good games customers know mine are in good shape and that makes money for me in coin drop and the location in drinks/food.