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CheckMag | $128 8 slot Power Bank may entice small shop owners

Power Bank Cabinet (Image Source: Alibaba)
Power Bank Cabinet (Image Source: Alibaba)
Gone are the days of providing free power to patrons. This power bank rents power packs to customers on demand. With small business owners looking for ways to maximize their shops' revenue, this new Alibaba gadget may garner some serious attention.

Shop owners are all too familiar with patrons who purchase a small item and then linger in their establishments for hours while using expensive resources such as electricity. Coffee shop owners are especially susceptible to this behavior. They may even assume the responsibility of charging more than phones, with many customers bringing their laptops, tablets, and potentially an entire desktop setup. Aside from blocking outlets or setting up WiFi walled gardens, shop owners are left with few options. Fortunately, the "8slots Cell Phone Shared Power Bank Rental Vending Machine for Coffee Shop" may be the solution. 

The power bank features impressive specs, with eight 5000 mAh 18650 charging packs, each supporting micro USB, lightning, and USB type C devices. Other features include wireless charging, "Magnetic," and quick charge support. A few highlight features of the power bank cabinet include "Fashion Design," intelligent word prompts, and professional anti-theft, which is sure to give shop owners peace of mind. 

When a customer is ready to rent a power pack, all that is required is to download the ChargeEight app, enter their credit card information, and select the power bank at your establishment. A power pack will then pop out of the machine like a piece of toast and customers can start consuming power. Customers are charged in thirty-minute increments at a rate defined by the shop owner, which renders pricing unpredictable. When the customer finishes using the power pack, they can return it to any available ChargeEight power bank with an available slot. Considering that few power banks are in operation, the nearest one may be the one the customer initially rented it from, which could lead to repeat business!

However, the "8slots Cell Phone Shared Power Bank Rental Vending Machine for Coffee Shop" has a long way to go before reaching mainstream adoption. Despite presenting compelling features, users could see the highly suspicious app taking their credit card information as a security concern, and shop owners may question the motivation of customers to return a 5000 mAh power pack to the power bank. 

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Stephen Pereyra, 2024-08-30 (Update: 2024-08-30)