Build the range around local buyers
List the customers you expect to serve—FECs, arcades, malls, retailers, restaurants or rental operators—and the constraints they share. Select a small group of models that solve distinct needs instead of stocking many visually similar cabinets.
- Target customer and venue
- Typical floor-space limits
- Local payment preference
- Prize and consumable supply
- Service capability
- Target selling range
Use samples to validate the repeat-order specification
A sample should test more than appearance. Record the approved gameplay, electrical configuration, payment interface, artwork, language, packing and included spares so the next order can reproduce the accepted unit.
- Model code and dated photos
- Operation and settings video
- Voltage, plug and payment
- Artwork approval
- Packed dimensions and weight
- Inspection checklist
Compare mixed orders using shipment data
Ask whether different models can share one order and how MOQ applies to each customization. Collect packed dimensions, weights and loading assumptions before finalizing quantities. A cheaper unit can create a more expensive shipment if the packing plan is inefficient.
- MOQ by model and finish
- Sample and repeat-order pricing
- Packing method
- Estimated loading quantity
- Incoterm and destination
- Consolidation responsibilities
Prepare local sales and after-sales support
Request clean product photos, operation videos, manuals and accurate specification sheets for the approved models. Keep a model-level spare-parts kit and define the supplier support process. Any territory, exclusivity or sales target arrangement should be documented separately and reviewed before commitment.
- Accurate marketing assets
- Manuals and setup instructions
- Recommended local spares
- Warranty claim workflow
- Repeat-order lead time
- Written commercial terms
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
Can an arcade distributor place a mixed-model order?
Many suppliers can discuss mixed orders, but model-level MOQ, customization and packing rules still apply. Request a written loading and quotation sheet for the proposed mix.
Should a distributor start with samples or a container order?
The choice depends on market evidence, freight economics and technical confidence. Samples can validate the specification; a larger order may improve freight efficiency. Compare both scenarios before committing.
What information should I send for a distributor quotation?
Send the destination, target customer types, preferred machine categories, quantity or budget range, payment requirements, branding needs and desired delivery window.