(Topic ID: 157607)

Operators: How long does it take for a machine to pay for itself?

By uptownsinclair

7 years ago


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    #15 7 years ago
    Quoted from BR80:

    A question for the operators (it being tax season and all), do you purchase the machines as a business expense and depreciate over 5 years or so? Any write-offs should help somewhat.

    Yes, yes they do.

    It takes awhile, a couple years at a minimum (if you are not counting your labour).

    #25 7 years ago
    Quoted from Trekkie1978:

    What kind of locations is everyone putting their machines in?

    Bars. 19+ years and older. One sports bar, one video game bar.

    Quoted from Stones:

    I wonder how much is split between the operator and the owner of the location?

    80/20 split, which should be the new normal. Anything less and it doesn't justify the original outlay.

    Machines are at $1 a play, 6 plays for $5 for new titles. No need for bill acceptors as we have 1 and 2 dollar coins in Canada.

    Quoted from Whysnow:

    Often they bring in a bit less than what the purchase price is.

    Also depends on the title. Most do the above. Others, like my AC/DC Pre I could sell easily for purchase price, if not more.

    #28 7 years ago
    Quoted from Whysnow:

    yeah some titles are worth more sold then on route

    Yup. It's too bad I like the game too much to sell! Pretty much all my route games are keepers right now. The only one I have not decided about is BSD.

    #34 7 years ago
    Quoted from CrazyLevi:

    Tired of hearing ops - casual and otherwise - whine about how long it takes for them to pay for new equipment.

    I didn't see many doing that in this thread. The majority is quite positive.

    Anyone who has ever contacted me with questions or concerns regarding operating, I have heavily encouraged to give it a go.

    Prior to myself starting, a few of the old timers here tried to discourage it. I ignored that advice and I'm glad I did. It's been very rewarding, has helped to grow the pinball scene, and I've made a lot of good friends because of it. On top of that, it's helping me build my collection one loonie at a time!

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