Retro! When you move those cases make that corner a Japanese corner with Gashapon machines and maybe a DDR or a couple legit Japanese Sega Arcade cabinets. Something different but also paying homage. It would be a good use of real estate. The Bandai Gashapon machines are the way to go. Lastly, ties Games and Toys together completely. Love the store.
That Never Stop Playing shirt would look awesome with the design on the back and the store logo on the front on the left breast. That’s such a 80s and 90s shirt design that never gets made much anymore.
U forgot what TH-cam/Yourubers are? Don’t tell me u legitimately thought “Rick isn’t like the rest” The reason him & others make TH-cam vids to make money lol of course he’s going to clickbait 😂
@@DoingNothingKing yes but I think he over stepped the mark on his last video which said "I'm dying" which turned out to be him dying his beard....naughty boy
I have not been to the store but when I was younger I liked looking at the section that were the employees picks. I worked at blockbuster and it was always a fun time picking and discussing the movies with the customers. You get to know the regulars a little more and you can cater to their likes and possibly sell more product.
Arcade cabs and/or a kids specific toy area with some rotating retro toys kids can actually get their hands on and play with! That would probably help your toys move a good bit more at the same time!
Turn that space with the Blockbuster sign into a classic vintage typical 80s Kids Bedroom, with like vintage 80s cartoon bed set, some cool 80s themed posters up on the wall, an 80s console on demo mode with games stacked beside it, some rollerblades "tossed" under the bed, Loose Toys strewn about, some sealed 80s snacks like New Coke or TMNT Pudding Pies... etc, and rope it up like a museum piece, but everything should have a little plastic stand with a price, meaning everything in the display is for sale and can be cycled out... Bed Set sells? Cycle in some Power Rangers Bed sheets. Games sell? Put some more games in there! Rollerblades sell? Put some Nerf Guns in there! Just keep the display alive and changing as a fun "museum" display next to the already existing small "window Museum" displays that are right beside that area! I always loved when we went to a furniture store as a kid and there was a full "kids bedroom" display, but all the trinkets were hollow cardboards, the VHS, the Games, and the TV was a hollow cheap plastic imitation.. etc, as the display was only meant to sell the furniture and the bedroom sets... but it was still fun to see... I would have loved it if the stuff was actually REAL like the toys and the TV running... etc. Picture for example: pbs.twimg.com/media/FSpFZTTWAAAKqf2.jpg
A basement themed gaming station: a floor model tube tv, a couch, cabinets, just a place where people can come and chill. Maybe rent out some game cartridges and let people try them out. I think it would be cool.
Have a big screen tv playing a continuous loop of 80's and 90's toy commercials (TH-cam is your firend) of your specific inventory. Simply having the commercials playing in the background can remind folks of "that" specific toy and can help with impulsive purchases.
With it being holiday season, it could be cool if you did something with Toys for Tots for a bunch of those lower value toys that are getting stored. A lot of kids could have an amazing Christmas because of you and your team. It would also be an amazing video showing the kids getting them. I wish more game and toy stores did this with items they couldn’t sell
My wife and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl to the world 4 weeks ago. I found your channel randomly and have been loving it. Baby and I have been glued to the coach together. I was born 1990. U have brought back so much nostalgia for me. Especially pokemon yellow on gameboy and Mario cart. I now can't to show my daughter all of amazing games I grew up playing. Thanks inspiring me and 4 weeks of amazing content!
In the open spot you should have a gaming station and have tournaments once in a while to bring in people and hopefully bring in more traffic and sales.
turn the corner into a trade station dedicated for processing trades. redirects traffic and keeps check out less congested and cluttered. keep a picture catalog for toys and have a computer/tablet for customers to access your back/overstock of toys and goes hand in hand for ebay sales/process.
You should do a retro gaming area. Old school TV in wood with the 80's couch. Leave the Blockbuster marque and add some of the Mario posters. Like a little retro room with a usable NES and SNES.
There's probably not enough room for this in that area of the store but back in the 90s my local game store had a section of their store set aside for renting games by the hour and then you would chill on a couch and play the latest games on a tv. Maybe you could do something similar for retro consoles. Another idea for your store would be to rent out games.
Rick if you are opening up the corner, i thought it would be cool to have a TCG corner where people can come in to play some card games together w local friends! You would be able to branch into TCG sales as well
For that open area you can add a tournament section. It can be a once a week tournament and it'll be a different genre of game for each week as well. Get the community together ❤
I would definitely add some additional arcade cabinets. Move your existing cabinets there, get some more and any leftover toys can go o the wall above it if you put some more shelving up.
I think changing up the glass cases seems like a good idea. That back wall always seemed awkward to me. To have all those games but nobody there most if the time. Made the whole section just feel loke it was overflow
My wife and I both agree that corner you're opening up would be a good spot for more arcade cabinets. There's a store like yours down the road in Myrtle Beach SC called Player's Choice. They carry retro games, toys etc but they also have a decent sized retro arcade in the store as well. Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Turtle's in Time and so on. We think it would be a sweet addition. 😁👍
a retro living room set up in the corner would be pretty cool, get an old tv and a stand, a couch and coffee table. Have it set up for free play for customers, you can switch out the console every week or 2. Something stores dont have
I would recommend having some sort of gaming furniture setup. Most gamers like sitting down and chairs make sitting down even better! So using that as a demo area to sell gaming furniture could turn it into a kind of active retail space which could in turn help you pivot and swivel and under-profiting section of the store into a possible more profitable one. maybe.
Just discovered this channel: and what an amazing store!! I wish there was somewhere like this in the UK! But what’s with the clickbait thumbnail and title? Wasn’t the best first impression
You should get a deal to retail items for people to display their collections with accessories by companies like your replica sign dealers, and those art pieces that are made from broken consoles, handhelds, ect. I think an idea that is crazy, is to have a "Hall of Fame" for the creators of games or systems, maybe a "Celebrity Wall" of past celebrities who visit, or a "Customer of the Month Wall"/"Customer Hall of Fame" for people who bring in huge trades, buy "X" amount of product, or have been long time clients.
"Unlocking Untapped Potential: Transforming your local gaming store into an immersive haven. Picture this: a VR station that redefines the gaming experience. It's not just about selling headsets, it's about creating an experience. Imagine partnering with industry leaders like Oculus. As a TH-camr, documenting this journey amplifies your reach, connecting with a broader audience and expanding your retail horizons."
I’d say make a gaming lounge. Set up all the consoles and charge people to play their favorite retro games. Have a nice couch, sell snacks, just have a relaxed gaming area that people can basically rent out.
Dude I watch him too lol he's freaking awesome. Also just want to say just awesome job congrats and all of the above where you are man. You've really deserved it.
Because of the Blockbuster sign on the wall, could turn that corner into the video section of the store. Move all the VHS tapes (and any other formats you have) there and also have 80's toons just playing there. Your own little blockbuster store lol.
Rick has OCD and his addiction has made him lost and talk like an imbecile. He really needs professional help. In a previous video (guy with a van full of stuff) in response to the guy stating he has culminated to much and doesn't know what to do with it...Rick agrees with him...then Rick buys more stuff he doesn't have room for so will ultimately go in storage. Rick's own words "What am I doing"...You don't know what you are doing until you come to the realisation like the guy selling the stuff is. Rick doesn't even see his own mirror in the guy he is speaking to. Funny thing to add it seems Rick is part of a church as he wears a jacket with a church's name on it. If he believes Jesus, then it also shows he really doesn't by his own actions. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Just recently found this channel, which is a great one, btw! Know I'm a month behind on this, but maybe for all the toys or at least the bigger ticket items, eBay could be an option? If you have time for someone to post and watch for sales there. Posting would take the longest and then maybe check for any sales 1st thing in the morning and maybe just before or after break. I'm just thinking inventory in totes is just stale inventory. Can't make the shop money that way.
Just a tip on game prices, you don't have to go above market price from pricecharting or whatever you use. Twilight princess is $90 and it would make more sense if you do like $70-$80 at a fair price.
I used to work for a company that had a (TEST CENTER) we had 2 NES 2 SNES 2 GENESIS we would give the customer a chance to play the game to make SURE they liked it. (IDEA FOR THE CORNER)
If you keep the Blockbuster sign, a gaming area with some of your retro Blockbuster rental cases for systems would be cool, it could tie in your museum.
quick feedback on the new "never stop playing" shirts: I literally can't read the blue writing on the shirt. It doesn't stick out and needs something behind the blue,just like the normal "retro" shirts.
Dammmmmmnnnn... You really have awesome employees! Not just in store but their taste in games/collection! Plus that hair and tats! Dammmmmmmmnnnnnn....
I would say move the toys to that corner. Kinda reminds me of the electronics sections at Toys R Us being sectionned off. And maybe have a theme in that area for different toys every few weeks. Like have those batman toys, then a few weeks later Power Rangers. That type of thing.
A gaming station would be cool. Where people could hang out and play games and add some life to the store. Also you could do tournaments. Like smash bros. Or mario kart or something. I think that would be really cool.
I think you should build a classics 90s room corner. With a CRT TV and some gaming systems and a few chairs where either you could have people playing retro games for free. It would encourage people to stick around and if you had a mini fridge you could make some $ on drinks/snacks. Maybe use that to host tournaments like Smash 64 or Halo or stuff like that
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Can we get toy listings online so we could buy them possibly?
Those tees are horse sh!t
@@reddawg2187save your money buy your dog a new toy
Retro! When you move those cases make that corner a Japanese corner with Gashapon machines and maybe a DDR or a couple legit Japanese Sega Arcade cabinets. Something different but also paying homage. It would be a good use of real estate. The Bandai Gashapon machines are the way to go. Lastly, ties Games and Toys together completely. Love the store.
I'd suggest draculabyte shirts, google them.
Beard is the man! Just watched him eat 50 tacos... the record was 24. 🌮
that man is wild!
@@retroricksgamepoint Dude loves games, too. I believe he's a classic Street Fighter fan.
LETSGETIT!!!
Small world, lol.
Beard meets food guy he is from England also travels to most United states and Canada
That Never Stop Playing shirt would look awesome with the design on the back and the store logo on the front on the left breast. That’s such a 80s and 90s shirt design that never gets made much anymore.
"for sale" and "I'm devastated"????? slight click bait there Mr Rick? no need to do that we watch anyway
He is devastated and the wooden racks are indeed for sale soooooooooo
U forgot what TH-cam/Yourubers are? Don’t tell me u legitimately thought “Rick isn’t like the rest”
The reason him & others make TH-cam vids to make money lol of course he’s going to clickbait 😂
@@DoingNothingKing yes but I think he over stepped the mark on his last video which said "I'm dying" which turned out to be him dying his beard....naughty boy
I have not been to the store but when I was younger I liked looking at the section that were the employees picks. I worked at blockbuster and it was always a fun time picking and discussing the movies with the customers. You get to know the regulars a little more and you can cater to their likes and possibly sell more product.
Beard Meets Food is LEGIT!!!
Love the FF7 music playing! Great choice.
For that corner,a late 80’s/90’s bedroom. Posters,chairs,tv,vcr,toys,rug,stereo the lot! Big swatch watch clock etc!!
Are the new shirts available for purchase online?
Do you sell your store shirts online anywhere or is it in Store only?
Arcade cabs and/or a kids specific toy area with some rotating retro toys kids can actually get their hands on and play with! That would probably help your toys move a good bit more at the same time!
Beard is literally my favorite youtuber. Been watching him for years... man is an absolute legend.
how funny you and beard meets food are my go to TH-cam watches!
Turn that space with the Blockbuster sign into a classic vintage typical 80s Kids Bedroom, with like vintage 80s cartoon bed set, some cool 80s themed posters up on the wall, an 80s console on demo mode with games stacked beside it, some rollerblades "tossed" under the bed, Loose Toys strewn about, some sealed 80s snacks like New Coke or TMNT Pudding Pies... etc, and rope it up like a museum piece, but everything should have a little plastic stand with a price, meaning everything in the display is for sale and can be cycled out...
Bed Set sells? Cycle in some Power Rangers Bed sheets.
Games sell? Put some more games in there!
Rollerblades sell? Put some Nerf Guns in there!
Just keep the display alive and changing as a fun "museum" display next to the already existing small "window Museum" displays that are right beside that area!
I always loved when we went to a furniture store as a kid and there was a full "kids bedroom" display, but all the trinkets were hollow cardboards, the VHS, the Games, and the TV was a hollow cheap plastic imitation.. etc, as the display was only meant to sell the furniture and the bedroom sets... but it was still fun to see... I would have loved it if the stuff was actually REAL like the toys and the TV running... etc.
Picture for example:
pbs.twimg.com/media/FSpFZTTWAAAKqf2.jpg
A basement themed gaming station: a floor model tube tv, a couch, cabinets, just a place where people can come and chill. Maybe rent out some game cartridges and let people try them out. I think it would be cool.
more room awesome my vote gos for a retro living room set up, with an 80s cabinet CRT and a 70s couch and full retro display case
When I worked at FYE, we used to have to say “Never Stop Playing At FYE” whenever we answered the phone.
are you going to add an online shopping component to your store? Not whatnot. An actual website to buy from?
Have a big screen tv playing a continuous loop of 80's and 90's toy commercials (TH-cam is your firend) of your specific inventory. Simply having the commercials playing in the background can remind folks of "that" specific toy and can help with impulsive purchases.
Sublet the space to an independent coffee house
5:56 You could paint those wood "cabinets" grey and put a Nintendo logo on them and pass then like those Nintendo cabinets.
With it being holiday season, it could be cool if you did something with Toys for Tots for a bunch of those lower value toys that are getting stored. A lot of kids could have an amazing Christmas because of you and your team. It would also be an amazing video showing the kids getting them. I wish more game and toy stores did this with items they couldn’t sell
put a small cafe in the corner
If you shrink the toy stock down to 20% that corner would be the perfect spot for the toys
Mechanical Bull in the corner decorated like Yoshi!
I wish you would open a website that you could sell through. I am in New Jersey and can't just go to Arkansas.
Make that corner a dance floor for Rick...just Rick dancing in that corner...24/7.
Either clothing/wearables section, a mini arcade, or a drink bar in the small section!
Having a nice Pokemon single display should help sell packs. It's like advertisement.
My wife and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl to the world 4 weeks ago. I found your channel randomly and have been loving it. Baby and I have been glued to the coach together. I was born 1990. U have brought back so much nostalgia for me. Especially pokemon yellow on gameboy and Mario cart. I now can't to show my daughter all of amazing games I grew up playing. Thanks inspiring me and 4 weeks of amazing content!
In the open spot you should have a gaming station and have tournaments once in a while to bring in people and hopefully bring in more traffic and sales.
Make that area the
Retro Rick’s ARCADE! 🎮
- Donkey Kong
- TMNT
- Street Fighter
- X-Men
- Metal Slug!
Can you please put arcade systems in that corner.
turn the corner into a trade station dedicated for processing trades. redirects traffic and keeps check out less congested and cluttered. keep a picture catalog for toys and have a computer/tablet for customers to access your back/overstock of toys and goes hand in hand for ebay sales/process.
You should do a retro gaming area. Old school TV in wood with the 80's couch. Leave the Blockbuster marque and add some of the Mario posters. Like a little retro room with a usable NES and SNES.
Definitely a wise choice with more games and less toys!
yeah makes me sad but have to pivot!
There's probably not enough room for this in that area of the store but back in the 90s my local game store had a section of their store set aside for renting games by the hour and then you would chill on a couch and play the latest games on a tv. Maybe you could do something similar for retro consoles. Another idea for your store would be to rent out games.
That corner could be a seasonal or promotional corner. Pokémon theme, Mario theme, turtle theme, whatever is popular at that time
Rick if you are opening up the corner, i thought it would be cool to have a TCG corner where people can come in to play some card games together w local friends!
You would be able to branch into TCG sales as well
yes this, tournaments and so on
You need that space to drive traffic into the store, consider creating an 80's arcade area. Arcade + video game store = winner!
Man I saw the thumbnail and almost fudged my huggies.
You should paint the black duct/tube in your office the mario pipe green. It needs painting anyways as the paint is peeling off.
Hey Rick. I would definitely put a retro 1980s living room set up in that corner you have space in. Just a thought!
Sonic or mega man.
For that open area you can add a tournament section. It can be a once a week tournament and it'll be a different genre of game for each week as well. Get the community together ❤
Super Smash Brothers Melee tournies please
Idea for the corner: Retro photo op with all vintage decor
In that new open space you can put a few tables an host board game nights, card trading events, etc. Could make it more of a place to hang out
I love that you watch Beard Meets Food and shouted him out! I've watched him for years now.
Gaming tables for that corner. Board games, magic, pokemon, etc.
I would definitely add some additional arcade cabinets.
Move your existing cabinets there, get some more and any leftover toys can go o the wall above it if you put some more shelving up.
I think changing up the glass cases seems like a good idea. That back wall always seemed awkward to me. To have all those games but nobody there most if the time. Made the whole section just feel loke it was overflow
My wife and I both agree that corner you're opening up would be a good spot for more arcade cabinets. There's a store like yours down the road in Myrtle Beach SC called Player's Choice. They carry retro games, toys etc but they also have a decent sized retro arcade in the store as well. Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Turtle's in Time and so on. We think it would be a sweet addition. 😁👍
You and your wife? lol what a pansy
You’re awesome Rick! Hope to get to see your store one day!
would love to meet you!
For that corner, you can have a little arcade area and maybe have a TV setups for hosting local tournaments maybe.
a retro living room set up in the corner would be pretty cool, get an old tv and a stand, a couch and coffee table. Have it set up for free play for customers, you can switch out the console every week or 2. Something stores dont have
Whats the mystery banner Rick? We can only wonder?!
Knowing you, if it's blue and yellow, the safe bet the banner is classic Xmen, but that doesn't make sense if you're downsizing toys. /shrug
I would recommend having some sort of gaming furniture setup. Most gamers like sitting down and chairs make sitting down even better! So using that as a demo area to sell gaming furniture could turn it into a kind of active retail space which could in turn help you pivot and swivel and under-profiting section of the store into a possible more profitable one. maybe.
Lately all the thumbnails are just clickbait this channel its not the same anymore since the gamestore
Just discovered this channel: and what an amazing store!! I wish there was somewhere like this in the UK! But what’s with the clickbait thumbnail and title? Wasn’t the best first impression
I’d say just take an in shop survey to see what your shoppers would like see in the reno area.
You should get a deal to retail items for people to display their collections with accessories by companies like your replica sign dealers, and those art pieces that are made from broken consoles, handhelds, ect. I think an idea that is crazy, is to have a "Hall of Fame" for the creators of games or systems, maybe a "Celebrity Wall" of past celebrities who visit, or a "Customer of the Month Wall"/"Customer Hall of Fame" for people who bring in huge trades, buy "X" amount of product, or have been long time clients.
"Unlocking Untapped Potential: Transforming your local gaming store into an immersive haven. Picture this: a VR station that redefines the gaming experience. It's not just about selling headsets, it's about creating an experience. Imagine partnering with industry leaders like Oculus. As a TH-camr, documenting this journey amplifies your reach, connecting with a broader audience and expanding your retail horizons."
I’d say make a gaming lounge. Set up all the consoles and charge people to play their favorite retro games. Have a nice couch, sell snacks, just have a relaxed gaming area that people can basically rent out.
Love Beard meets food!
What! Wish the best for you!❤❤
Dude I watch him too lol he's freaking awesome. Also just want to say just awesome job congrats and all of the above where you are man. You've really deserved it.
that corner would be great as a rest slash gaming zone to have a go on different systems
Because of the Blockbuster sign on the wall, could turn that corner into the video section of the store. Move all the VHS tapes (and any other formats you have) there and also have 80's toons just playing there. Your own little blockbuster store lol.
Arcade Machines! 🎮👾🔅
Rick has OCD and his addiction has made him lost and talk like an imbecile. He really needs professional help. In a previous video (guy with a van full of stuff) in response to the guy stating he has culminated to much and doesn't know what to do with it...Rick agrees with him...then Rick buys more stuff he doesn't have room for so will ultimately go in storage. Rick's own words "What am I doing"...You don't know what you are doing until you come to the realisation like the guy selling the stuff is. Rick doesn't even see his own mirror in the guy he is speaking to. Funny thing to add it seems Rick is part of a church as he wears a jacket with a church's name on it. If he believes Jesus, then it also shows he really doesn't by his own actions. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
I would love to see a gaming station where people can play vintage games or new games
9:28 right in the feels 😭
Make that corner a mini arcade.
Hey rick you need a poster of ron jeremy autographed on your wall it would look super nice
Could you guys make a video on how you proccess trade ins and things. how you assess them? What program you guys use for inventory management.
😫I told ya man…when you first opened the store, I said no to TOYS & Shirts. You’ll bounce back. That’s how you learn from your mistakes.
Would be cool to have the toys and movies in that corner with the blockbuster sign :)
Just recently found this channel, which is a great one, btw! Know I'm a month behind on this, but maybe for all the toys or at least the bigger ticket items, eBay could be an option? If you have time for someone to post and watch for sales there. Posting would take the longest and then maybe check for any sales 1st thing in the morning and maybe just before or after break. I'm just thinking inventory in totes is just stale inventory. Can't make the shop money that way.
Make the space a living room! Remember the room setup at Game On Expo? Make it a hangout living room space.
Just a tip on game prices, you don't have to go above market price from pricecharting or whatever you use. Twilight princess is $90 and it would make more sense if you do like $70-$80 at a fair price.
I used to work for a company that had a (TEST CENTER) we had 2 NES 2 SNES 2 GENESIS we would give the customer a chance to play the game to make SURE they liked it. (IDEA FOR THE CORNER)
Bit late to the party but that space could be like a retro living room from the 80s, with sofas and TV and stuff.
I be swoonin on me some Christy! ❤😊
Fall out 4 banner.
If you keep the Blockbuster sign, a gaming area with some of your retro Blockbuster rental cases for systems would be cool, it could tie in your museum.
quick feedback on the new "never stop playing" shirts: I literally can't read the blue writing on the shirt. It doesn't stick out and needs something behind the blue,just like the normal "retro" shirts.
Should've made the font WHITE on those black never stop playing shirts. Easier to read from whatever distance
Set the toys in a way that people will impulse buy them. They were kind of secluded the way they were.
Dammmmmmnnnn... You really have awesome employees! Not just in store but their taste in games/collection! Plus that hair and tats! Dammmmmmmmnnnnnn....
Put another register where the new glass cases are going to be.
Beard's Misses makes watching him eat a lot of more fun
I would say move the toys to that corner. Kinda reminds me of the electronics sections at Toys R Us being sectionned off.
And maybe have a theme in that area for different toys every few weeks. Like have those batman toys, then a few weeks later Power Rangers. That type of thing.
A chill out lounge section would be a idea 🤔
A gaming station would be cool. Where people could hang out and play games and add some life to the store. Also you could do tournaments. Like smash bros. Or mario kart or something. I think that would be really cool.
Ever thought about having a tournament area? You can hold weekly tournaments for TCG's and games like Super Smash Bros. for example.
I think you should build a classics 90s room corner. With a CRT TV and some gaming systems and a few chairs where either you could have people playing retro games for free. It would encourage people to stick around and if you had a mini fridge you could make some $ on drinks/snacks. Maybe use that to host tournaments like Smash 64 or Halo or stuff like that
Turn the empty corner into an old style coin op arcade! Bring in some old school heavy hitters, and you can run competitions! Prizes and entry fees
Suggestion for the new open corner: Put a single bed and tv there so I can live there. Thanks!
Nice clip from Disney's animated classic Aladdin @ 4:22