In today's world where convenience is king, it's fascinating to revisit ingenious ideas from the past that once captivated the public. Imagine this: a bustling train station in the 1950s, where travelers are greeted not just by the aroma of fresh coffee or the sound of chugging engines, but by the subtle, enchanting scents of perfumes available at the touch of a button. This was the era when perfume vending machines made their stylish debut, offering a quick spritz of luxury to on-the-go individuals.
Does this sound lovely - and nostalgic? Then maybe the time to bring back the perfume vending machine, The Koerner Office YouTube channel explores why this idea might be the next big thing in retail. In a recent episode titled "6 Budget Friendly Businesses to Start in 2024. Perfume vending?!," the hosts explored this unique business idea - and it's truly intriguing! Cohosted by Chris Koerner and CofoundersNikonomics, the episode discussed concepts for different businesses like a hidden gem finder app, an anonymous insider story podcast, a business failure podcast, niche call centres, pee strength measuring machines, and, of course, perfume vending machines.
According to CofoundersNikonomics in the video, a perfume vending machine costs around $2,000 to $2,500. These machines are about the size of a large mailbox and offer flexibility in placement – you can either mount them on a wall or put them on a pedestal. They typically feature a glass display showcasing five fragrance options.
Each bottle connects to the machine via a small tube, allowing for fragrance dispensing. The machine features a credit card reader and a user interface with five buttons corresponding to the fragrances for customer convenience. A simple swipe of your card for a dollar activates the selected fragrance, which is dispensed through a sensor-activated nozzle positioned for easy application.
To dispense a fragrance, users swipe their credit card for a dollar and select their desired...
Vinay Patel.
