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Message: <blockquote data-quote="thalmin" data-source="post: 1141780" data-attributes="member: 662">Contact <a href="http://www.gama.org/" target="_blank">GAMA</a>, which is the Game Manufacturers Association. They have a retail division which can be very helpful for anyone who owns or plans to own a game store. GAMA even has a mentor program which can team you up with a successful store owner (from another part of the country) to help with advice, questions, etc. If possible, plan on attending the GAMA Trade Show next March in Las Vegas. You will get to attend seminars with other retailers, plus meet distributors and manufacturers.Opening a business of any sort is risky. It's also a lot of work. If you want to open a game store because you are tired of working, think it would just be cool, want to play lots of games, or want to make a lot of money, "Don't do it!"If you have long wanted to own your own business, think there is a need for another game store in your area, are ready to work long hours, and want to meet many fine and interesting people, welcome to the club. I wish you the best of luck.</blockquote>