Thinking of opening a shop

[markf31]

I think this is an idea that many on this board may have entertained at least fleetingly in one way or another over their time in the hobby, I know I have.

A little research and leg work on starting your own business can inform you relating to start up cost, taxes, overhead costs as there are a ton of good books out there and of course a simple Google search on starting up your own business.

As for the card shop itself....can a brick and mortar card shop succeed, sure it can and there are a couple in the Pittsburgh area around me that are still surviving. I do believe one key point as you and a couple other posts also mentioned is that you probably need a hook beyond just selling cards to get foot traffic in the door.

These hooks could include:
Your consignment board
One shop near me (prior to codvid) had at least monthly in person autograph signings by current and retired local Pittsburgh athletes
Offering live in-person box breaks at the store
Sell the books of local sport authors and have book signings and open q/a sessions with the author

Good luck in your research and your endeavor.

[rjackson44]

go on you tube and you will get an idea ,,staay away """

[ullmandds]

The only way I'd even consider this...personally...wold be to buy a building where the leased space would pay for the rent for my proposed space...to open a card store.

Or maybe a combination coffee shop/card store??