Like other forms of lottery tickets, pull tabs are inexpensive, fun games that can draw customers into your store. Unfortunately, by making a few errors, you could hurt your ticket sales and run into other problems. Here are three mistakes to avoid when selling pull tabs and how to remedy them.

Avoid Making These Errors When Selling Pull Tabs

1. Incorrect Product Placement

Because of their bright colors, interesting themes, and the opportunity they afford your customers to win big, these games are often impulse buy items, which is why they should be displayed close to your store registers. Avoid putting these vending machines in the back of your store, and instead, place them near store exits or checkout counters. Keep the signs advertising your pull tabs fresh and exciting, too.

2. Poor Security 

The game sheets are small and thin, which makes them easy to walk away with. Unfortunately, if you have poor in-store security and employee controls, you might be faced with losses. Never give access to the keys that control pull tab vending machines to anyone other than trusted employees, and never store new stock out in the open.

3. Improper Reporting

Each state has laws regarding the proper reporting of pull tab sales, largely because sales tax is dictated based on your game sales. Become familiar with state laws regarding their sales, and always report your inventory appropriately and in a timely manner.

Whether your customers are demanding more vending machine options or you are simply thinking about adding pull tabs to your offerings, Vend Alaska can help. For over 70 years, these trusted vending machine specialists have been helping business owners throughout Fairbanks, AK, with everything from vending machines and jukeboxes to bingo and gaming supplies. To explore their services, visit them online or call (907) 452-2085.