Business question about vintage baseball cards

[Runscott]

Ten years ago all you needed was knowledge and money. You bought inventory and you sold it. Because there are now loads of wealthy people buying the large lots at retail or more, just to get a few cards, then selling the rest at a loss, you now have to be connected to get inventory (e.g-established presence as a dealer). That may be a hurdle for you, as it has been for me, along with the issues others have cited regarding the feasibility of brick-and-mortar.

A physical shop will actually help my business, and that's what I'm looking to do - the plan is to make most of my money through the internet and a coffee shop, but the antique/memorabilia area won't take up much room and will bring me walk-in inventory opportunities. I also plan to put it in an old house that is zoned so that I can live in it as well, and I'll be located in a downtown area in a small town so that I can purchase the property, as opposed to leasing. Sounds weird, but to make money in this business you have to get creative.