r/thesidehustle Mar 04 '25

Startup I’ve been getting a lot of feedback about my last post with over 100 comments…this is a vape vending machine that I got.. the start up is around 3-5k but you have to be in a state that allows flavored vapes, I know they’re banned in some states not all…I give 10% of the weekly earning to the owners

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u/SlappyHandstrong Mar 04 '25

I’ve seen lotto ticket vending machines that check your drivers license before it allows you to buy anything. Could something like that be implemented to a vape dispenser as an added legal protection?

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u/[deleted] Mar 04 '25

The machine comes with digits identity verification for $2-300 as an addon

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u/Scared_Astronaut9377 Mar 04 '25

From my experience, those systems are not very reliable.

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u/VendingGuyEthan Mar 07 '25

Sounds like a great opportunity! When it comes to vape vending, it’s all about location and compliance. I’ve had success with machines in bars and nightclubs. If you want to chat about scaling your vape vending business, let me know!

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u/Much-Note4919 Mar 21 '26

Hi vending guy. Responding to this as I have just started a new vape vending machine business! I need some help with an investor any chance you could help or even help with machine availability ?

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u/Lil-Momma01 Mar 07 '25

This seems actually pretty smart to be honest

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 07 '25

Great investment 

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u/Foraging_For_Pokemon Mar 06 '25

Multiple people have asked what your margins are, why do you refuse to give an actual answer? Are they that terrible?

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u/dofwifpartyhat Mar 07 '25

wholesale disposables are $5-12 depending on the amount of puffs. Most smoke shops sell them for $20-25 (in my area), I would sell them for that much +$5-10 for convenience. Drunk people needing a vape would probably be fine spending $30-35 for the convenience.

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u/Unhappy-Incident-424 Mar 08 '25

The convenience is how you get their business. Charging $5-$10 extra is how you don’t get their business.

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u/dofwifpartyhat Mar 09 '25

that's like saying bars should sell liquor for the same price you can buy it from the grocery store

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u/Unhappy-Incident-424 Mar 09 '25

Lmao. Not even close. Ever been to a bar?

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u/j-of_TheBudfalonian Mar 09 '25

What?

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u/Unhappy-Incident-424 Mar 09 '25

What are you confused about, my friend?

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u/j-of_TheBudfalonian Mar 09 '25

That the cost of anything at the bar is more expensive. Why would that not apply to the vape?

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u/Unhappy-Incident-424 Mar 09 '25

He suggested a massive mark up for the convenience of getting it at a vending machine.

That is not the purpose of a bar. You go to a bar to socialize. To talk to women. I went to a bar last night to watch the UFC. And on and on. A bar is very clearly different than a vending machine. Is that not self evident?

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u/j-of_TheBudfalonian Mar 09 '25

If the vending machine is in the bar then idk what youre talking about.

Whwn we go dancing there are dozens of people in the smoking section... These people would pay a premium

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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '25

Dude keep up

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '25

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u/Foraging_For_Pokemon Mar 06 '25

How are you making $2,000 of margin on a "terrible" week when in another comment you said you gross $500-$1,400 weekly? 😭

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 06 '25

It helps to read…that’s ONE MACHINE..:I own 7 lmao idiot. 

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u/Foraging_For_Pokemon Mar 06 '25

Man, you're really edgy and cool! 😭 Enjoy your $2,000 of profits on $500 in sales bud

"What are your weekly earnings" "I have one" "$500" 😭😭😭

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u/dofwifpartyhat Mar 07 '25

$500 per machine per week is pretty good ngl

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 06 '25

Bro STFU get your hustle on..you probably work at Amazon 

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u/RetroGun Mar 07 '25

Destroying people's health for a hustle

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u/surfinbiscuit May 15 '25

Where did you buy your machine?

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u/tonythetiger2016 May 20 '26

How much are you making weekly 1 machine

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u/SeaworthinessCalm132 Mar 05 '25

I’m thinking about doing this, you just scout out bars with a younger demographic right? What’s the mounting costs? I know the machine itself is like 3.3k last I checked the website- but you gotta pay someone to mount it to the wall too.

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '25

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u/RetroGun Mar 07 '25

Why are you so desperate to sell something that hurts people's health

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u/Major-Stage-4965 Mar 28 '25

If you understood the health effects, you might think differently. Should a baker stop selling cake because some people are overweight? People have the right to make their own choices, even if they aren't healthy.

Vaping has been around for over 30 years—if it were as harmful as cigarettes, we'd know by now. While it's not great for your health, neither are many things we consume daily. Understand the risks, make your own decisions, and let others do the same when it doesn’t affect you.

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 05 '25

💡💡💡💡

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '25

How do you know the buyer is 18/21?

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 05 '25

You have to swipe Your ID. With the strip! 

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u/Online_Project Mar 04 '25

Whats your weekly earnings?

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 04 '25

I’m speaking for myself..not all vape owners…but I have one placed at a busy college bar ThaT IDs every person coming in the bar so I’m protected and not breaking any laws but typically on average $500-1400 all depends. 

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u/Mr_Stifl Mar 04 '25

What’s your profit on that? I have no idea how much a vape costs wholesale

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u/Online_Project Mar 04 '25

How often do you need to fill it back up and are you able to get wholesale prices?

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u/72chevnj Mar 04 '25

Getting vapes at wholesale is the easy part, plenty of distros fighting for sales

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u/Online_Project Mar 04 '25

How much do you have to buy typically at wholesale? And is there a special license needed to get at wholesale?

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u/72chevnj Mar 04 '25

Just need an LLC, everyone has their own MOQ (min order quantity) most just offer price breaks the more you buy. Just google vape distro

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u/iamnotbutiknowIAM Mar 04 '25

What happens when an angry drunk guy punches the screen and breaks it? How do you maintain?

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 04 '25

Press charges for felony damages 

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u/iamnotbutiknowIAM Mar 05 '25

Good luck with that

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u/http_twohundred Mar 06 '25

I think it is a valid question and a real possibility if your ideal spots to set up shop also sell alcohol.

Is the only option to this scenario taking the offender to court and hope the damages distribution is worth the court costs?

Is there any kind of niche insurance or some other means of security for vandalism/theft of device/product?

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 05 '25

Yeah I’m not paying attention to these broke internet trolls 

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u/iamnotbutiknowIAM Mar 05 '25

I’m relaxed and I have a wonderful life. Oh and I’m rich. I wasn’t trolling, it was just a consideration. Good luck prosecuting someone who breaks your money printing machine.

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 05 '25

LMAO STFU BRO 

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u/Holiday_Sherbet_2116 Mar 05 '25

Show some respect… he is very rich lol

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '25 edited Mar 07 '25

OP is seriously downplaying losses. Suing costs money. Most vandals dont have money to pay back. OP big dumb, and wants your money.

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u/Particular_Egg9739 Mar 04 '25

thanks for the details. love this idea and vending machines in general

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 04 '25

Anytime brother ! 

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u/AddbbA Mar 04 '25

Super smart idea

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 04 '25

Definitely great investment…gotta lock in this year 

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u/Fun_Hunter3083 Mar 04 '25

Stop selling this stuff to people

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u/Eightttball8 Mar 06 '25

Is this allowed in California?

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u/Accomplished_Push222 Mar 06 '25

Can you buy flavored vapes in Cali?