Orbit Vending

Now placing machines in San Francisco

The trading card machine that pays your business to host it.

Orbit Vending installs, stocks, and services a self-serve card vending machine in your shop at no cost to you. Collectors come in for the packs, and you keep a share of every sale.

Request a machine See how it works

Orbit Vending

Free to host

Card vending machine

Cost to you
$0
Wall space
About 22 × 33 in
Your cut
A share of every sale
Upkeep
We stock and service it

Usually spotted near the counter. Most active right after school lets out.

San FranciscoNo. 001

Why businesses host one

An Orbit Vending machine gives people a new reason to walk in, and it earns money without adding work for you or your staff.

Request a machine for your space

  • Costs you nothing

    We buy the machine, deliver it, install it, and keep it stocked. There are no fees to host.

  • Earn on every sale

    You get a share of every pack sold at your location, with no extra work on your end.

  • Brings new faces in

    Collectors go out of their way to find card machines, and kids bring their parents along.

  • Runs itself

    Restocking, cleaning, repairs, and payments are on us. You never handle inventory or cash.

  • Hangs on the wall

    It mounts flat on a wall, about 22 by 33 inches, and plugs into a standard outlet. It takes up no floor space.

  • Only factory-sealed packs

    We open sealed boxes and load the machine ourselves, so your customers never get resealed or picked-over packs.

The Orbit Vending machine: a white wall-mounted cabinet with a tall touchscreen, a push-open pickup door at the bottom left, and a tap-to-pay card reader at the bottom right

Drag to spin it, or tap the card reader.

Meet the machine

It hangs on the wall and holds 120 packs.

Our machine mounts flat against the wall, so it takes up no floor space. Customers pick a pack on the touchscreen, tap their card, and the pack drops behind the door at the bottom.

Size
21.6 × 33.3 in, 8.7 in deep
Mounting
On the wall. We handle the install.
Holds
120 packs across 8 rows
Screen
21.5-inch touchscreen
Payment
Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
Power
One standard outlet
Request one for your space

How hosting works

From your first message to your first sale, we do the heavy lifting.

  1. Tell us about your space

    Fill out the short form below. It takes about two minutes.

  2. We stop by

    We visit to pick the best spot with you and check for an outlet.

  3. We install it for free

    We deliver the machine, set it up, and fill it with packs. You don't move a thing.

  4. You earn

    We restock and service it on a regular schedule and pay you your share of sales.

What your customers get

Sealed packs from the most popular trading card games, right when they want them. No counter staff needed.

  • Spot the machine

    The glowing screen and holographic cards are hard to miss.

  • Pick a pack

    A rotating lineup of sealed packs, from budget favorites to new releases.

  • Tap to pay

    Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. No app or account needed.

  • Open it on the spot

    That first look at the cards is half the fun, and it happens right in your shop.

Launching in San Francisco this fall

Our first machines go in this November. We're starting in neighborhoods like the Mission, the Sunset, the Richmond, Japantown, and SoMa, then expanding to more Bay Area cities.

Run by local collectors

Orbit Vending is run by Bay Area collectors who have placed and operated card vending machines before. Your machine is serviced by someone who lives nearby, so problems get fixed quickly.

Outside San Francisco? Tell us where you are. We're choosing our next cities now.

Spots that work well

  • Card and game shops
  • Arcades
  • Bowling alleys
  • Barbershops and salons
  • Laundromats
  • Boba, café, and dessert shops
  • Malls and shopping centers
  • Skate and sneaker shops

Questions hosts ask

What does it cost me?

Nothing. We pay for the machine, delivery, installation, inventory, and repairs. There are no fees to host.

How much will I earn?

You earn a share of every sale made at your location. Sales depend on your foot traffic, so we'll walk you through what to expect for your spot before anything is installed.

What do you need from me?

A stretch of wall about 2 by 3 feet near a standard outlet, in a spot where customers can see the machine. We mount it for you.

Who restocks and fixes it?

We do. A local team member restocks on a regular schedule and handles any repairs. If something's wrong, message us and we'll come by.

Is it insured?

Yes. We carry general liability insurance and can add your business to our certificate of insurance.

What's sold in the machine?

Factory-sealed trading card packs from popular games, at a range of price points. We rotate in new sets as they come out.

What if it isn't a good fit?

Tell us and we'll pick the machine up. We only want machines in places where they work for everyone.

Are you affiliated with the card companies?

No. Orbit Vending is an independent vending company. The cards we sell are made and owned by their publishers.

Request a machine

Tell us about your space. We'll reply within 1–2 business days to set up a quick visit.

  • No cost and no obligation to ask
  • We answer every question before anything is installed
  • Prefer email? Write to management@orbitvending.com