Location is king
Areas with young footfall and waiting time: shopping centres, campuses, cinemas, stations. We help you choose well.
Profitability of the phone case vending business
Clear numbers: what each case costs to produce, what it sells for and how much you can earn per month depending on your machine's location.
The numbers
Over 85% margin on every case sold
The secret of this business lies in the difference between what a custom case costs to produce and what the customer is willing to pay for it. Producing one costs around €2.45 (the blank case plus UV ink). The usual selling price runs from €15 to €30, because the customer is not buying a case: they are buying their case, with their photo, made on the spot.
Fixed costs are minimal too: no employees, no full premises to rent (just 1.2 m² of corner space) and power consumption of 450 W, similar to a desktop computer.
- No payroll, no schedules: the machine sells on its own around the clock.
- Affordable consumables that are easy to restock.
- Premium pricing thanks to a 100% personalised product.
Blank case
≈ 2,40 €
UV ink per print
≈ 0,05 €
Total cost per case
≈ 2,45 €
Typical retail price
15 – 30 €
Gross profit per case
12 – 27 €
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Optimistic scenario
30% more sales
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Indicative calculation, before taxes. Actual results depend on the location, footfall and season.
Keys to success
What determines your machine's profitability
Well-calibrated pricing
Between €15 and €30 depending on the area and case type (magnetic cases support higher prices). A personalised product commands a premium price.
Machine always up and running
Stock replenished on time and remote alerts acted on: every hour down is a lost sale. Our machine makes it easy with its long autonomy.
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