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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ironvyper" data-source="post: 4354537" data-attributes="member: 59739">Other then WoTC and WW i would have warhammer dark heresy. Dispite games workshops unrelenting refusal to adapt to the 90's (never mind the new millennium) and utter determination to continue failing as a business this still sells well. I know the change to FFG is creating alot of uncertainty but its a great game with a loyal fanbase. Dont expect warhammer gamers to buy crap though. We proudly claim that we play an elitist game a step above D@D and wont buy or play any old crap. So preview any books that come out, stock a couple just in case. But really look for online reviews first from fans of that game before u buy. Paizos RPG will probably be the same. Lots of people dont like 4e and will buy something else, but they are also happy with the huge library they allready have and arent gonna buy any old crap. e    The lesson is that your running a game store in a time when the gamer community is fragmenting and the economy is slowing. Your going to have to be much more careful in what you stock. If i was you i wouldnt stock anything that didnt have steller fan reviews and good online buzz. Maybe some really good indie RPGs wont get bought. Oh well, thats thier publishers and creators fault. Its not your job to support fringe games, its your job to make money and supply a product that your average consumer wants.   PS. If your doing drinks in your store then do fountain drinks not cans. I managed a 7-11 a few years ago and we got 5 gallon containers of fountain syrup for under 3$ each and those mixed 1/4 with water. The most expensive parts of our soda business were the cups, and they were very cheap. Offering refills for regular cups cuts that down even more. I know your gonna have to put out a couple grand to get the machine but vendors are desparate right now, you can get a great deal on fountain syrup. Its just food coloring, suger and water with some real basic flavor. Doesnt cost soda companies more then 25 cents a gallon to produce. Even if u bought for less bulk then a conveniance store you should get 4 or 5 dollars a gallon of mix, with is is 5 gallons of drink.      Impulse buys buy the counter and cheap snacks like hot dogs and tequitos at a competive price can make u a fortune too. My store did 1200 average profit a shift and over half of it was hot food, premade food (sandwiches) and soda. keep your store clean, your food fattening, cheap and easy and your money will roll in.</blockquote>

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