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EnglishWhat UK Venue Owners Should Check Before Buying a Gaming Machine from Aztec Coin
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Before buying from Aztec Coin, confirm four things: whether the machine is new or used, that it has been serviced and is ready to operate, that it suits your venue and customers, and the full quote including delivery and installation. Aztec Coin describes itself as a national distributor and operator of gaming and amusement machines, selling both new and used coin-operated equipment and offering rental or profit-share deals as an alternative to buying. Its site lists fruit machines, quiz machines, jukeboxes and pool tables, and invites enquiries through a "Quick Quote" contact route.
New or used: decide before you ask for a quote
The site says Aztec Coin specialises in the sale of new and used coin-operated amusement machines. That means the same product category can come to you in two very different conditions, and the price and warranty conversation depends on which you are asking about.
- New machines suit venues that want the latest titles, a full manufacturer warranty and minimal downtime. Expect to pay more and to wait for stock or delivery.
- Used machines suit venues working to a tighter budget or testing whether a machine earns its floor space. Ask about the machine's age, its service history and what checks were done before resale.
When you request a quote, state which you want. A vague "how much for a fruit machine" will get you a vague answer.
Confirm the machine is serviced and ready to run
The site's fruit machine section says machines are "meticulously serviced and primed for action." Use that as the basis for specific questions rather than an assumption:
- What servicing was carried out, and is there a record of it?
- Is the machine tested and working on delivery, and who handles faults in the first weeks?
- For used machines, are worn parts (buttons, coin mechanisms, screens) replaced or left as-is?
For a pub or club, a machine that arrives needing repair is lost income. Get the servicing commitment in writing on the quote.
Match the machine to your venue and customers
Aztec Coin supplies pubs, social clubs, holiday parks, music venues and hotels. The right machine depends on who is in your venue:
| Venue type | Machines worth considering | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pub or social club | Fruit machines, pool tables | Traditional draw; pool tables are described as the centrepiece of pubs and lounges |
| Holiday park or hotel | Fruit machines, quiz machines, jukeboxes | Mixed-age guests; jukeboxes are pitched as entertaining customers whatever their music taste |
| Music venue or bar | Jukeboxes (retro or digital), quiz machines | Atmosphere and between-set entertainment |
| Family-oriented site | Quiz and skill games, pool tables | Broader appeal than pure jackpot machines |
Also check the practical fit: floor space and access route for delivery, power supply, and any local licensing or permitting requirements for gaming machines at your premises. Aztec Coin's pages do not set out licensing rules, so confirm these with your local authority before you commit.
Get a full quote, not just a machine price
The site's enquiry route is a "Quick Quote" by email. Ask for a quote that covers:
- Machine model, and whether it is new or used
- Purchase price, or the terms of rental/profit share if you are comparing
- Delivery cost and lead time
- Installation and setup
- Servicing, warranty and fault-response terms
The site mentions a current promotion tied to EAG Expo London offering new customers three months free rental or profit-share income. Ask whether that applies to your enquiry and what conditions attach to it.
Buy or rent? A quick way to decide
Aztec Coin offers one-time-fee ownership as well as rental and profit share, and describes rental as a way to test a machine "without the commitment of a long-term purchase."
- Buy if you are confident about the machine type, want to own the asset and expect steady long-term use.
- Rent or profit share if you are unsure which machine will perform, want to trial before committing, or prefer to avoid upfront capital. Profit share also ties the supplier's return to the machine's performance, which can align incentives — but read the split and term carefully.
Ask for both figures side by side for the same machine, then compare total cost over the period you expect to keep it.
The short checklist
Before you sign: confirm new vs used, get the servicing record, check the machine suits your venue and passes licensing, and get delivery, installation and fault cover written into the quote. If you are undecided on ownership, price the rental and profit-share options against buying for the same machine.