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<blockquote data-quote="kenobi65" data-source="post: 1633946" data-attributes="member: 1515">I go to Curt's / Thalmin's store a lot (like, every two weeks or so).&nbsp; A few of the things that they do that keep me coming back.- A frequent buyer's discount card.&nbsp; You spend $100 at Games Plus over a 6-month period, you get a $10 gift certificate.&nbsp; Games can be expensive, and that incentive often is what pushes me over the edge to buy one more supplement (knowing that I'm basicially getting it for free.)&nbsp; I know that Curt has two full filing drawers full of 3x5 cards for this, so it must be working OK.- Host demonstrations and game days.&nbsp; A lot of game companies have local people who do demos, and many also do some sort of organized play.&nbsp; Let those demo folks / ambassadors / gurus / whatever they're called know that you welcome them.&nbsp; Host HeroClix tournaments, Magic tournaments, Warhammer tournaments, RPGA game days, etc.&nbsp; That can help get the players in your door; once they're there, there's a good likelihood that they'll buy something.&nbsp; (Though, do make sure that you've got stuff in stock to support what's being demoed / played -- give the players the opportunity to buy while the urge is still strong.)- Do special orders.&nbsp; You may not carry every game that's out there, but if someone comes in looking for something you don't have on the shelf, do what you can to get it in.&nbsp; I know that, the few times (really, very few; Games Plus has an amazing selection) I haven't found what I wanted, Curt could order it within a day or two, and have it in my hands within a week.- As Random User pointed out, board games like Settlers of Catan, etc. may also prove to sell well for you.&nbsp; I know Games Plus has a big section of them.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="kenobi65, post: 1633946, member: 1515"] I go to Curt's / Thalmin's store a lot (like, every two weeks or so). A few of the things that they do that keep me coming back. - A frequent buyer's discount card. You spend $100 at Games Plus over a 6-month period, you get a $10 gift certificate. Games can be expensive, and that incentive often is what pushes me over the edge to buy one more supplement (knowing that I'm basicially getting it for free.) I know that Curt has two full filing drawers full of 3x5 cards for this, so it must be working OK. - Host demonstrations and game days. A lot of game companies have local people who do demos, and many also do some sort of organized play. Let those demo folks / ambassadors / gurus / whatever they're called know that you welcome them. Host HeroClix tournaments, Magic tournaments, Warhammer tournaments, RPGA game days, etc. That can help get the players in your door; once they're there, there's a good likelihood that they'll buy something. (Though, do make sure that you've got stuff in stock to support what's being demoed / played -- give the players the opportunity to buy while the urge is still strong.) - Do special orders. You may not carry every game that's out there, but if someone comes in looking for something you don't have on the shelf, do what you can to get it in. I know that, the few times (really, very few; Games Plus has an amazing selection) I haven't found what I wanted, Curt could order it within a day or two, and have it in my hands within a week. - As Random User pointed out, board games like Settlers of Catan, etc. may also prove to sell well for you. I know Games Plus has a big section of them. [/QUOTE]

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