Can some products be on sale and others on lease/rental?

Yes! Our kiosks support mixed inventory management, allowing you to offer some products for outright sale while others remain available for rental or lease - all from the same kiosk system.

Mixed Business Model Support

Our flexible platform enables you to:

• Sell products permanently - Customer owns it, no return required
• Rent products temporarily - Customer returns after use
• Lease products long-term - Extended rental periods
• Mix all three - Different products, different models, same kiosk

How Mixed Sale/Rental Works

Same Kiosk, Different Product Types

Your kiosk can simultaneously offer:

For Sale (Permanent Purchase)

• New rackets
• Sports accessories
• Grips and strings
• Protective cases
• Sports apparel
• Branded merchandise

For Rental (Temporary Use)

• Premium rackets
• Demo rackets
• Specialty equipment
• Seasonal gear
• Trial equipment

For Lease (Long-Term Rental)

• Monthly racket subscriptions
• Seasonal equipment programs
• Student semester rentals
• Corporate programs

Customer Experience

The kiosk interface clearly distinguishes between product types:

Product Selection Screen

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Available Products                  │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Premium Racket Pro-X               │
│  💰 RENT: $15/hour                  │
│  🛒 BUY: $199.99                    │
│                                      │
│  Beginner Racket Starter-200        │
│  💰 RENT: $8/hour                   │
│  🛒 BUY: $79.99                     │
│                                      │
│  Overgrip Pack (3-pack)             │
│  🛒 BUY: $12.99                     │
│  (Sale only - no rental)            │
│                                      │
│  Tournament Racket Elite-Pro        │
│  📅 LEASE: $49/month                │
│  (Lease only - commitment required)  │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Transaction Flow Examples

Example 1: Rental Transaction

1. Customer selects “Premium Racket Pro-X”
2. Chooses “RENT for $15/hour”
3. Selects duration (1-4 hours)
4. Pays rental fee + refundable deposit
5. Racket dispensed from locker
6. Returns after use → deposit refunded

Example 2: Purchase Transaction

1. Customer selects “Premium Racket Pro-X”
2. Chooses “BUY for $199.99”
3. Pays full purchase price (no deposit needed)
4. Racket dispensed from locker
5. No return required - customer owns it

Example 3: Lease Transaction

1. Customer selects “Tournament Racket Elite-Pro”
2. Chooses “LEASE for $49/month”
3. Enters contact info and commitment details
4. First month payment processed
5. Racket dispensed
6. Auto-billing setup for subsequent months
7. Return at end of lease term

Inventory Management

Physical Inventory Tracking

Each locker compartment can be configured for:

• Rental pool - Shared inventory that rotates
• Sale inventory - Individual items sold once
• Lease inventory - Tracked by customer assignment

Smart Inventory Allocation

The system automatically:

• Tracks availability - Real-time stock levels
• Prevents conflicts - Can’t sell what’s rented out
• Manages reservations - Hold inventory for bookings
• Reorders alerts - Notify when sale inventory low

Dual-Purpose Items

Some products can be available for both:

Example: Premium Racket

• Locker 1-5: Available for rent ($15/hour each)
• Locker 6-8: Available for purchase ($199 each)
• Same product, different transaction type

Pricing Strategies

Flexible Pricing Models

Rent-to-Own

• Customer rents multiple times
• Rental fees accumulate toward purchase
• After X rentals, option to buy at discount
• Example: “Rent 10 times, buy for 50% off”

Try Before You Buy

• Rent for trial period
• If customer purchases, rental fee credited
• Risk-free product evaluation
• Increases purchase conversions

Membership Discount Tiers

• Public: Rent $15/hour, Buy $199
• Members: Rent $12/hour, Buy $179
• Premium Members: Rent $10/hour, Buy $159

Dynamic Rental Pricing

• Peak hours: Higher rental rates
• Off-peak: Discounted rentals
• Multi-day rentals: Reduced daily rate
• Sale prices: Fixed or promotional

Business Benefits

Revenue Diversification

Rental Revenue (Recurring)

• Steady income from repeat customers
• High-margin for premium equipment
• Equipment lifetime value maximized
• Predictable cash flow

Sale Revenue (Immediate)

• Immediate cash infusion
• Higher transaction values
• Inventory turnover
• Accessory and impulse purchases

Lease Revenue (Subscription)

• Monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
• Customer lock-in and retention
• Predictable income stream
• Higher customer lifetime value

Inventory Optimization

• Maximize ROI - Extract value through rentals before selling
• Seasonal flexibility - Rent in-season, sell off-season
• Demo conversions - Customers try, then buy
• Clearance options - Sell aged rental inventory

Customer Acquisition

• Lower barrier to entry - Rentals attract beginners
• Upsell path - Renters become buyers
• Product testing - Try before committing
• Lease-to-own - Gradual upgrade path

Product Categories and Models

Common Sale + Rental Products

Premium Rackets

• Rental: Latest models for trial
• Sale: New rackets for ownership
• Strategy: Demo converts to sale

Beginner Equipment

• Rental: Lower-cost introduction
• Sale: Starter kits for new players
• Strategy: Easy entry, upgrade path

Accessories

• Rental: Rarely rented (not economical)
• Sale: Grips, strings, bags, apparel
• Strategy: Impulse purchases, high margin

Specialty Equipment

• Rental: Expensive or niche items
• Sale: Limited (only if customer requests)
• Strategy: Rental reduces customer risk

Sale-Only Products

These typically aren’t rented:

• Consumables (grips, strings, balls)
• Personal items (wristbands, socks, apparel)
• Low-value items (towels, water bottles)
• Hygiene products (grip enhancers)

Rental-Only Products

These typically aren’t sold new from kiosk:

• Shared equipment (ball machines)
• Ultra-premium rackets ($500+)
• Equipment under warranty restriction
• Items requiring fitting/customization

Transaction Management

Sale Transactions

No Return Process:

• Locker opens, customer takes product
• No check-in required on return
• No deposit held or refunded
• Transaction complete immediately

Receipt and Warranty:

• Purchase receipt via email/SMS
• Warranty information included
• Product registration option
• Return policy clearly stated

Rental Transactions

Return Process Required:

• Deposit held on payment card
• Return deadline communicated clearly
• Late fees for overdue returns
• Damage assessment on return

Equipment Inspection:

• Automated sensor checks (if equipped)
• Customer confirms condition on screen
• Photographic evidence (optional)
• Dispute resolution process

Lease Transactions

Long-Term Management:

• Monthly billing automation
• Equipment assigned to customer account
• Maintenance and support included
• Flexible upgrade or return options

Configuration Examples

Tennis Pro Shop Kiosk

Inventory Split:

• 40% rental rackets (rotating demo fleet)
• 30% sale rackets (new inventory)
• 20% accessories (sale only)
• 10% lease program (monthly subscriptions)

Target Customers:

• Renters: Tourists, casual players, beginners
• Buyers: Regular players, gift shoppers
• Leasers: Serious players, junior programs

Hotel Recreation Kiosk

Inventory Split:

• 70% rental equipment (guest focus)
• 20% sale accessories (convenience items)
• 10% retail apparel (branded merchandise)

Target Customers:

• Renters: Hotel guests (short-term need)
• Buyers: Guests who forgot items, souvenirs

University Sports Center

Inventory Split:

• 50% semester leases (student programs)
• 30% hourly rentals (casual use)
• 20% sale items (student purchases)

Target Customers:

• Leasers: Students taking classes, team members
• Renters: Recreational players, drop-ins
• Buyers: Students wanting own equipment

Technical Implementation

Product Database Configuration

Each product entry includes:

{
  "product_id": "racket_pro_x_001",
  "name": "Premium Racket Pro-X",
  "type": "racket",
  "available_for_sale": true,
  "sale_price": 199.99,
  "available_for_rent": true,
  "rental_price_hourly": 15.00,
  "rental_deposit": 50.00,
  "available_for_lease": false,
  "locker_assignments": {
    "rental_pool": [1, 2, 3, 4, 5],
    "sale_inventory": [6, 7, 8]
  }
}

Transaction Type Detection

System automatically determines:

• Available transaction types for selected product
• Appropriate pricing for customer’s selection
• Inventory availability by transaction type
• Payment and deposit requirements

Reporting Separation

Analytics separate:

• Rental revenue - By product, time, frequency
• Sale revenue - By product, category, margin
• Lease revenue - By subscription, churn, LTV
• Blended metrics - Total revenue, product mix

Customization Options

Business Rules Configuration

• Rental-to-sale conversion - Credit rental fees toward purchase
• Volume discounts - Bulk sales pricing
• Member exclusives - Certain products only for members
• Seasonal switches - Rent in summer, sell in winter
• Clearance automation - Auto-discount aged inventory

Display Customization

• Highlight sales - Promote purchase options
• Push rentals - Encourage trial and recurring revenue
• Upsell prompts - “Rent or buy?” decision screens
• Bundle offers - Combine sale + rental items

Success Stories

Tennis Club Case Study

Configuration:

• 15 rental rackets (4 models)
• 10 sale rackets (6 models)
• 12 accessory items (sale only)

Results:

• Rental utilization: 75% (excellent)
• Sale conversion: 22% of renters eventually purchased
• Accessory attach rate: 35% (sold with rentals/sales)
• Total revenue increase: 85% vs. rental-only model

Hotel Leisure Center

Configuration:

• 20 rental rackets (guests)
• 5 sale rackets (gift shop)
• Apparel and accessories (sale)

Results:

• Guest satisfaction improved (convenience)
• Retail sales up 40% (impulse purchases)
• Equipment ROI improved (rental then sale)
• Staff time reduced 60% (automated transactions)

Interested in mixed sale and rental capabilities? Contact us to discuss your specific product mix and inventory strategy.