Tell Me More: Kiosk sales

Since owning and operating a kiosk can be costly, vendors can increase their kiosk sales and build interest in the technology by providing alternatives to purchasing new. This way, businesses with tight budgets can still enter the kiosk market and provide customers with a convenient, self-service device.

One way that vendors increase kiosk sales is to provide a leasing option. You can lease a kiosk to spread out your capital expense – you won’t have to pay a lot of money up front. Instead, you commit to a term of five to 10 years. Leasing rates are based on credit history and are finance leases – you make regular monthly payments for a period of time and then can own the kiosk with a $1 buyout.

Some vendors specialize in kiosk rentals vs. kiosk sales. If you are unsure about the benefits of a kiosk or only need one for a short period of time, you can rent one for about $700 to $1,000 per week, or $2,000 to $2,500 per month. These costs include delivery, setup, and pick up after you are done with it. Renting is a good way to gauge if kiosks are a worthwhile investment down the line.

Used kiosk sales have become a significant part of a kiosk vendor’s business. They typically find kiosks for very cheap prices – usually from companies that went out of business. They then pass the savings onto you, allowing you to own a fully-functional kiosk for 20% to 50% less than the price of a new one. The vendor will also include a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and customer service as part of the sale.