[abothebear]

I’m thinking about opening a card store? What would the ideal card store look like (ideal for both the shop and the customers) What is necessary? What should be avoided? How would one best incorporate vintage and pre-war elements? There was a good store where I used to live and I think I picked up some good ideas from watching him be successful even during leaner years. But vintage and earlier was not something that was part of what he did. His vintage case had cards all priced at Beckett prices with a sign that said ‘make an offer.” The other stores I’ve been to in recent years have been the same or worse.

The reason I’m thinking of starting a shop are because there aren’t any in my immediate vicinity, i am trying to change careers, and because I may have an opportunity to buy the remaining stock from a guy who had a store a while back.

Or... talk me out of it.

Thanks,
George