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<blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 5131327" data-attributes="member: 19675"><p>I shop at several game stores in the D/FW Metroplex, and they often have game books for sale sooner than some of the big national/international sellers. I've also noticed that, for some reason, D/FW seems to get stuff sooner than some other <em>cities</em>- I had my pre-ordered 3.5 set in hand more than a month before my buddy in Boston could find it at all.</p><p></p><p>Talking to some of the owners, I've found that they really do appreciate being able to do this. Its one of the few advantages they have, these days.</p><p></p><p>Those that can host gaming events do so, and when they do, they tend to make sales. However, some simply don't have the room, or do so at the sacrifice of breadth or depth of stock.</p><p></p><p>For example, I was recently recommended a store in Lewisville (one of Dallas' many suburbs). I went in, and found the staff to be knowledgeable and helpful. They were hosting some kind of combat minis game tournament at the time.</p><p></p><p>All well and good- demos and tournaments are great for sales, generally speaking- but their actual stock was slim.</p><p></p><p>Sure, they could ORDER anything I wanted (so they claimed) but if I wanted to buy anything beyond a few different minis lines or 4Ed D&D and a couple of other RPGs- really only a smallish bookshelf's worth- I surely couldn't get it there that day.</p><p></p><p>Still, the quality of service and the environment (coupled with what I suspect to be a fairly low rent) may keep them solvent.</p><p></p><p>The scary thing about that for me, though, is this: I've seen several tiny stores like this, and every one shares two qualities. First, their quality of service is high. Second, their in-store selection is limited to 4ED D&D and maybe 3-5 other RPGs, plus some cards, minis wargames and board games. They're almost WotC stores.</p><p></p><p>IOW, D&D is probably their major seller...and if that game's popularity wanes significantly, it could be hard for them to remain open.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dannyalcatraz, post: 5131327, member: 19675"] I shop at several game stores in the D/FW Metroplex, and they often have game books for sale sooner than some of the big national/international sellers. I've also noticed that, for some reason, D/FW seems to get stuff sooner than some other [I]cities[/I]- I had my pre-ordered 3.5 set in hand more than a month before my buddy in Boston could find it at all. Talking to some of the owners, I've found that they really do appreciate being able to do this. Its one of the few advantages they have, these days. Those that can host gaming events do so, and when they do, they tend to make sales. However, some simply don't have the room, or do so at the sacrifice of breadth or depth of stock. For example, I was recently recommended a store in Lewisville (one of Dallas' many suburbs). I went in, and found the staff to be knowledgeable and helpful. They were hosting some kind of combat minis game tournament at the time. All well and good- demos and tournaments are great for sales, generally speaking- but their actual stock was slim. Sure, they could ORDER anything I wanted (so they claimed) but if I wanted to buy anything beyond a few different minis lines or 4Ed D&D and a couple of other RPGs- really only a smallish bookshelf's worth- I surely couldn't get it there that day. Still, the quality of service and the environment (coupled with what I suspect to be a fairly low rent) may keep them solvent. The scary thing about that for me, though, is this: I've seen several tiny stores like this, and every one shares two qualities. First, their quality of service is high. Second, their in-store selection is limited to 4ED D&D and maybe 3-5 other RPGs, plus some cards, minis wargames and board games. They're almost WotC stores. IOW, D&D is probably their major seller...and if that game's popularity wanes significantly, it could be hard for them to remain open. [/QUOTE]
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