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07-27-2014, 08:49 AM
that's it I've lost my mind!
Shocking isn't it?
But if my past actions haven't shocked you, I know this will lol.
As many of you know, I've been running a business, American Mantiques, out of my home for a couple years now, as a side project to keep my sports card budget funded.
Well, it's time to change the idea slightly and go big! My wife and I recently relocated to the Detroit area, and in my city, which is full of middle/upper middle class sports fanatics and boaters...the nearest REAL lcs is on the OTHER side of the D, and roughly 45 minutes away. Purely by accident, I was looking at retail space, and it's dirt cheap here, averaging out to about a buck per square foot. I learned my trade in Traverse City, where if you wanted good retail space, even a small store was going to run you five to ten grand!
I think...it's time for Justin to finally give in...and open an LCS!
Now if only I hadn't sold my entire collection, I'd already have an inventory lol!
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07-27-2014, 12:46 PM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
Good luck!!!
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07-27-2014, 01:08 PM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
Good luck
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07-27-2014, 04:23 PM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
Awsome dude!
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07-28-2014, 08:41 AM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
Where abouts?
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07-28-2014, 08:43 AM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
(07-28-2014, 08:41 AM)Optimus_Prime Wrote: Where abouts?
St Clair Shores
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07-28-2014, 01:38 PM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
Good Luck!
Not to sound too preachy, but make sure you do your homework... Not only is a shop a significant financial commitment, but $1/sq. ft. retail space isn't usually available in areas where there are living, breathing customers... and having some will be the key to success for any business.
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07-29-2014, 01:48 PM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
(07-28-2014, 01:38 PM)fred bear Wrote: Good Luck!
Not to sound too preachy, but make sure you do your homework... Not only is a shop a significant financial commitment, but $1/sq. ft. retail space isn't usually available in areas where there are living, breathing customers... and having some will be the key to success for any business.
Way ahead of you
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07-29-2014, 08:43 PM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
I'm about 45 minutes from St Clair Shores so it's not super close, But it's not super far either. Keep me posted, maybe someday i'll show up and try to beat you up on some cards. ha. just kidding. or am i...
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07-31-2014, 10:16 AM
RE: that's it I've lost my mind!
(07-29-2014, 08:43 PM)Optimus_Prime Wrote: I'm about 45 minutes from St Clair Shores so it's not super close, But it's not super far either. Keep me posted, maybe someday i'll show up and try to beat you up on some cards. ha. just kidding. or am i...
Well this month I'm not making my car payment or utilities because of the move lol so don't beat me up too bad lol
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