New Wargaming store ideas and looking for feedback please

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**Tyron**

Phobos wrote:
McManiak wrote:
Yeah this is defo gonna happen. On wed and thur nights I will be open until 11:30 pm and there will be an over 21 policy so as the gamers can learn with their own age groups. I will happily run classes for others if the demand is there. Shame you are not this side of the pond :(

Lol I wonder what it says about me that I've looked into getting a job in the UK so that I can attend things like salute and stuff

I'm in the same boat, your events are more frequent though. Hopefully we will both get what we want ;-)

**McManiak**

Skinnereal wrote:
Get known!
Is there an entry in the Dakka Store Finder yet? Even if you aren't selling yet, I'd get it up ASAP.
If there is a local model shop that doesn't stock gaming stuff, leave your details and stock ranges. Do the same for them. This would work with book shops, art shops, RPG shops, etc.

Good luck with it. I only get to see small shops with limited stock, but there are a couple popping up with space to play, too.

If the gaming space is away from the store area, either make sure it is visible, or look at getting cameras in. You can't be everywhere at once. Make sure people know they are there.

Will any of the gaming space be bookable for events? If a party wanted to play an Apoc game for a day, would you provide a segregated area for them?

Will the gaming side have a Facebook page or forum? Pre-planning games can save people from a wasted trip. Lugging an army around on a bus to find there's no-one to play against is a sod.

A VIP scheme. If you do look at charging a subscription, maybe give queue-jumping at the tables, and a better discount. Run occasional raffles when a new game comes out, giving away a starter set or rulebook. Give out VIP subs as prizes, or on big purchases.

See whether the local council or community charities give grants for setting up or events.

I'm rambling, but just stuff that popped up while reading.

Haven't put it up on dakka store finder as not confirmed lease yet but as soon as the ink is dry i will do that.

Tournament floors will be bookable for apoc etc when tourneys not running and as a member you get a chance of winning store product in a VIP draw each quater where 5 people win. Facebook page for booking etc sounds like a good idea and the main gaming tables are in the retail area, the whole place is covered by cctv tho

Thanks for the input this is exactly the sort of stuff I want

**hotsauceman1**

Make your customers Want to buy from you. Give every popular game it's due. Yeah it mayet not make sense from a business standpoint to support rpgs or other games, but word spreads easily, don't rely just on magic. Keep the place decently stocked.
Above all, don't take it personally if they don't buy from you but online, you don't know their situation.

**McManiak**

hotsauceman1 wrote:
Make your customers Want to buy from you. Give every popular game it's due. Yeah it mayet not make sense from a business standpoint to support rpgs or other games, but word spreads easily, don't rely just on magic. Keep the place decently stocked.
Above all, don't take it personally if they don't buy from you but online, you don't know their situation.

100% agree with this

**McManiak**

OK guys there is 5 days left and I am only £1k short of the target. Can I rely on some of you guys to help me out (plus reap the benefits too obv)

£1+ is greatly appreciated
£10+ get you an extra 5% off your first purchase (discounts will be 10-15% already) plus entry into a raffle where 1 person for every £1000 pledged wins a £75 voucher
£50+ gets you a years membership which is normally £100 (£1.92 per week) PLUS 3 x 10% discounts
£100+ gets 2 years membership and 10 x 10% discounts
£250+ gets you lifetime membership plus 2 years of extra 10% discounts
£500 gets you the same as the £250 PLUS accomodation in Southport and the chance to be 1 of the first 5 people to have a 'challenge Martin' batrep recorded for Youtube
£1000+ get you COST PRICE hobby products for 2 FULL years. That is off anything I sell or can stock so if you need anything then you only pay what I pay

Membership gives you unlimited FREE play on the tables and discount on an events and tournaments, PLUS 1 member each month wins a £50 store voucher (online use too)

So c'mon guys let me some support from dakka...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wargames/wargames-a-new-store-that-does-what-all-stores-sho

Martin

**Skinnereal**

In, if only for the raffle.

**tigerstyle**

I think the cost price thing is a great idea on a KS. A bit pricey for my blood mind, but a very good way of getting a valued customer who will hopefully help you thrive with regular top ups on your orders.

I'm in the midst of looking in to a store in the Midlands area with a good gameplay area as well as some other nifty things, but it's about finding the right premises right now.

**McManiak**

tigerstyle wrote:
I think the cost price thing is a great idea on a KS. A bit pricey for my blood mind, but a very good way of getting a valued customer who will hopefully help you thrive with regular top ups on your orders.

I'm in the midst of looking in to a store in the Midlands area with a good gameplay area as well as some other nifty things, but it's about finding the right premises right now.

Yeah mate, the premises is very important and the figures obv have to add up too. I have spent 12 months putting all of it together and can tell you it is NOT for the feint of heart. As long as you put the business first and hobby second then it CAN work with a lot of determination and a bit of luck...