bingbangboom,
I haven't chimed in for quite a while now, but how have sales and overall business been?
I would imagine you are negative monthly right now, but is it close enough that you think it'll become profitable soon?
This is extremely tempting, I have been wanting to get an elite (I have a 20gb one now...) for a looong time and my tax return arrives near the end of March. Timing seems good, HOWEVER, if it's the old chip inside then I'll pass. If I'm going to upgrade to an elite I want the best upgrade...
Right now is a good time to open a store like this. With the video game industry increasing even in the current economic slump...if you can survive starting at the bottom then it's only up from here.
I listened to the entire previous webinar now, there's another this Thursday that I will miss...
bingbangboom, I'm rather curious now, if I was to show some interest in a Play'n'Trade franchise would you have a good contact I should check out first before going the general route? I wasn't sure if you get any kickbacks for that sort of thing.
I'm still neck deep in ideas, locations, etc...
The one positive about starting a business in an economy like today's is that if you are able to be successful it means you will already know how to keep costs down and increase profits as much as possible.
I mean, you have a good chance of becoming exponentially successful when the economy...
For me, personally, when I buy used games I ONLY buy used games that come in the original packaging. If they are put in one of those generic game boxes I pass them up, even if it's the last one of the game and I really want it, I'll wait to find one in the original packaging. There has been no...
Bingbangboom,
Thank you very much for the reply, it was very helpful! I appreciate the time and inside knowledge you've shared.
I do have multiple locations in mind. One of which is next to a comic book store (near a large mall), but also has more competition with Gamestop/EBGames. I will...
BigBangBoom,
Thought I'd chime in here, haven't read through all 44 pages yet, but I plan to finish soon.
I've been gathering information for the idea of opening up my own game store. I'm on the west coast (near Seattle, WA) so not sure if Play N Trade would be a good idea for a franchise...