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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 9337010" data-attributes="member: 6796661">I'm a bit of a broken record on this topic, but I think a FLGS is only important to community if it is offering facilities and services that support the creation of in-person communities. I just don't see FLGS as a viable business if they rely on retail for most of their profits. Maybe if they have a really great location, but I don't think most people are going to inconvenience themselves to go to a retail store to pay more for something they can get online, delivered to their door step. Many people would pay more to NOT have to go to the store. While this does mean that FLGS are going to have to start charging for things that used to be free (like play space and more for-pay events), people are willing to pay for that if a good experience is provided. In another thread I wrote about my trying to find my new go-to FLGS in Milwaukee. The one I found it outside of Milwaukee and a bit of drive, but I happily drive past the 10 or so retail game stores much more conveniently located to spend a Saturday at a great venue.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 9337010, member: 6796661"] I'm a bit of a broken record on this topic, but I think a FLGS is only important to community if it is offering facilities and services that support the creation of in-person communities. I just don't see FLGS as a viable business if they rely on retail for most of their profits. Maybe if they have a really great location, but I don't think most people are going to inconvenience themselves to go to a retail store to pay more for something they can get online, delivered to their door step. Many people would pay more to NOT have to go to the store. While this does mean that FLGS are going to have to start charging for things that used to be free (like play space and more for-pay events), people are willing to pay for that if a good experience is provided. In another thread I wrote about my trying to find my new go-to FLGS in Milwaukee. The one I found it outside of Milwaukee and a bit of drive, but I happily drive past the 10 or so retail game stores much more conveniently located to spend a Saturday at a great venue. [/QUOTE]

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