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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mournblade94" data-source="post: 4716640" data-attributes="member: 74608">Make sure there is not another gaming store within local reach.  It is really hard to compete.  I have been going to my gaming store since I was 14 (about 20 years now), and I have seen two friends of mine attempt gaming stores and have them close within a year. Not being an expert, I would still strongly suggest investing in comics as well.  My game store would not be around if it had to rely on gaming alone.  Their main business is comics. What he makes the most money on is CCG's and warhammer hands down.  CCG is number 1 but Warhammer miniatures is a close second. Make sure you have gaming space for CCG's and Wargames.  If you have gaming space there is more reason for a customer to go to your shop where they will purchase on whims.  Tournaments for Younger kids (elementary school/middle school age) brings him lots of money.  They usually go with money from their parents. My friend has an advantage as he sponsors local sports teams so the parents trust his environment.  Try to develop that yourself.  He has at least one tournament a month for pokemon, and he sells cards as if they had gold inside them. If your idea though is selling a bunch of RPG books, your store will drop fast.  Find other stuff to sell. I often will not purchase online because I like to support local game stores.  The game stores however need something to offer other than a place to buy games. Good Luck!  If you are in the New Jersey area send me a line and I will spread word.</blockquote>

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