Starting a Card Shop... Pro's and Con's

[tramers]

one shop i know lets customers put in consignment cards , shop gets a % plus they keep buying there

 

[XdanX]

I kind of think its funny that people "know what you have to do" but they don't own a shop or have even worked in one. I understand that a lot of it is opinions and the obvious but how could you know? I'm not sure if that really made sense but that was the best way I could get that thought out.

I have worked at one in the past and my one of my best friends owns an extremely successful shop.

Wasn't trying to single you or anyone out, and to be honest i usually agree with most of your posts. Im sure some of the posts in this thread are from first hand experiences like your own but the majority are not.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

I kind of think its funny that people "know what you have to do" but they don't own a shop or have even worked in one. I understand that a lot of it is opinions and the obvious but how could you know? I'm not sure if that really made sense but that was the best way I could get that thought out.

I have worked at one in the past and my one of my best friends owns an extremely successful shop.

Wasn't trying to single you or anyone out, and to be honest i usually agree with most of your posts. Im sure some of the posts in this thread are from first hand experiences like your own but the majority are not.

Idiots form businesses everyday without a shred of common sense, business sense, and lack of a business plan...no reason this hobby should be any different...so therefore these types of comments/opinions are expected.

 

[Guest]

this is a dream of mine.. that is why i asked.. i am going to start small.. i am going to start selling a the local flea market on the weekends.. i am going to set up like a card show.

I went the one of the 2 shops in town this weekend, and it is lacking to say the lease compared to Los Angeles shops.

i am planning on using what works in LA here... like Bid Boards, sell on eBay for customers.. stock older wax etc...

since i am in San Antonio, i am going to start with things like bumper sticker, license plate holders, magenets, window clings.. and cards of local teams and players.. and sell older wax from the rookie year lof local stars like 1989 Hoops (David Robinson)

 

[XdanX]

I kind of think its funny that people "know what you have to do" but they don't own a shop or have even worked in one. I understand that a lot of it is opinions and the obvious but how could you know? I'm not sure if that really made sense but that was the best way I could get that thought out.

I have worked at one in the past and my one of my best friends owns an extremely successful shop.

Wasn't trying to single you or anyone out, and to be honest i usually agree with most of your posts. Im sure some of the posts in this thread are from first hand experiences like your own but the majority are not.

Idiots form businesses everyday without a shred of common sense, business sense, and lack of a business plan...no reason this hobby should be any different...so therefore these types of comments/opinions are expected.

exactly.

 

[donrusscrusademan]

I kind of think its funny that people "know what you have to do" but they don't own a shop or have even worked in one. I understand that a lot of it is opinions and the obvious but how could you know? I'm not sure if that really made sense but that was the best way I could get that thought out.

I have worked at one in the past and my one of my best friends owns an extremely successful shop.

Wasn't trying to single you or anyone out, and to be honest i usually agree with most of your posts. Im sure some of the posts in this thread are from first hand experiences like your own but the majority are not.

Idiots form businesses everyday without a shred of common sense, business sense, and lack of a business plan...no reason this hobby should be any different...so therefore these types of comments/opinions are expected.

every time I go to a shop/ talk to a shop(or ex-shop) owner I always try to get his 2 cents.

 

[cmixer]

this is a dream of mine.. that is why i asked.. i am going to start small.. i am going to start selling a the local flea market on the weekends.. i am going to set up like a card show.

I went the one of the 2 shops in town this weekend, and it is lacking to say the lease compared to Los Angeles shops.

i am planning on using what works in LA here... like Bid Boards, sell on eBay for customers.. stock older wax etc...

since i am in San Antonio, i am going to start with things like bumper sticker, license plate holders, magenets, window clings.. and cards of local teams and players.. and sell older wax from the rookie year lof local stars like 1989 Hoops (David Robinson)

So do you give your own cards/PC to the store product?
Or do you "sell" them to the store?
Always wanted to know ...

 

[BrewerSuperCollector]

this is a dream of mine.. that is why i asked.. i am going to start small.. i am going to start selling a the local flea market on the weekends.. i am going to set up like a card show.

I went the one of the 2 shops in town this weekend, and it is lacking to say the lease compared to Los Angeles shops.

i am planning on using what works in LA here... like Bid Boards, sell on eBay for customers.. stock older wax etc...

since i am in San Antonio, i am going to start with things like bumper sticker, license plate holders, magenets, window clings.. and cards of local teams and players.. and sell older wax from the rookie year lof local stars like 1989 Hoops (David Robinson)

There are already 2 stores. Think of it as...even if you take half of the business in town...you would starve.

 

[FromKoufaxtoEdwin]

this is a dream of mine.. that is why i asked.. i am going to start small.. i am going to start selling a the local flea market on the weekends.. i am going to set up like a card show.

I went the one of the 2 shops in town this weekend, and it is lacking to say the lease compared to Los Angeles shops.

i am planning on using what works in LA here... like Bid Boards, sell on eBay for customers.. stock older wax etc...

since i am in San Antonio, i am going to start with things like bumper sticker, license plate holders, magenets, window clings.. and cards of local teams and players.. and sell older wax from the rookie year lof local stars like 1989 Hoops (David Robinson)

Just wondering, but what stores in L.a did you visit?

 

[jimmyjam1973]

Sorry bro, but just moved from SA (lived there for 20 years), and there is really only 1 shop in town and that is What's on Second. Bruce has been in business for close to 15 yrs, and pretty much owns the city. There are 2 other shops (Howie's, and Charlie D's) that have been around for a while, but Bruce's is #1. I can remember close to 5 closing within the last couple of years. SA is not a big sports town (or a town with BIG money) with only the Spurs to carry them. When they are doing well, times are good, but when things go bad forget it.

For years, and years my dad and I dreamed about opening up a shop in SA (he still lives there), but with eBay, and places like Blowout, etc, people are not going to shops like they used to. Bruce has done it with hard work, loyal customers, and a good business sense. If you have questions about that market PM me and I'll be glad to chat.

 

[darocker80]

I am working at one now! Def have pokemon in stock!

 

[Dpanthers14]

I kind of think its funny that people "know what you have to do" but they don't own a shop or have even worked in one. I understand that a lot of it is opinions and the obvious but how could you know? I'm not sure if that really made sense but that was the best way I could get that thought out.

I have worked at one in the past and my one of my best friends owns an extremely successful shop.

Extremely is currect, I was in awww when i saw the shop and his house with everything that he bought from having his shop and the shop is amazing