Ok so im out of work now and was thinking about makeing a friday night magic/card shop in my local town since the nearest one is so many miles away. But i have a problem ive nvr been to a card shop or nothing like and was just wondering if anyone could give tips maybe tell me how fmn works and things like that. Thanks
I know you have to register with wizards, that's all I can say. I think there is a link on the wizards page. Same idea as a franchise if I'm not mistaken.
It would take a fair bit of start-up capital, but I have some friends that have done it.
Rules for FNM:
http://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Events.aspx?x=events/magic/fnm
Don't forget the SWAG:
http://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Resources.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/resources/licensing
You should probably carry other stuff: Warhammer, Pokemon (i know, i know), Comics, yadda yadda.
This what I would want to do when I get into a area with no FNM and even a card shop
Well I would look into how many people in your area actually play magic. If there is not enough people it will be a waste of time. Also to be a sanctioned FNM I believe there has to be a judge there. This will also give you access to the promo cards to give for free. I would suggest talking to wizzards and possible if you go on vacation talk to an actual card shop. People tend to tell you more if they are not afraid of you being competition. That's all I got
We have a pretty good group that plays magic in my town, but when we get together and play its at mcdonalds. And trust me we can pack a mid size mcdonalds. But alot ppl around here steal there cards from walmart thats the only thing that kinda makes me nervous about doing this.
Lol they will do the same to you
Thats why i feel it would be a waste of time to do.
The only thing I can suggest is collect the money first then order a box and only bring what people bought
That's why you keep them behin the counter.
Quote from: BlackJester on April 18, 2012, 03:45:01 PM
Pokemon (i know, i know)
Oy!! whats wrong with pokemon?? D:< (=P) (not the TCG couldnt care less about that)
Quote from: BadLuckIrish on April 18, 2012, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on April 18, 2012, 03:45:01 PM
Pokemon (i know, i know)
Oy!! whats wrong with pokemon?? D:< (=P) (not the TCG couldnt care less about that)
Pokemon is a good intro into TCG, and when you're all growed up you can play the real thing: Magic. 😜
Quote from: BlackJester on April 18, 2012, 11:47:07 PM
Quote from: BadLuckIrish on April 18, 2012, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on April 18, 2012, 03:45:01 PM
Pokemon (i know, i know)
Oy!! whats wrong with pokemon?? D:< (=P) (not the TCG couldnt care less about that)
Pokemon is a good intro into TCG, and when you're all growed up you can play the real thing: Magic. 😜
I owned a ton of Pokémon cards but never learned how to play, I used to play a ton of Yu-Gi-Oh though. Then, I found M:tG, this is the sickest TCG known to man!
Quote from: Sevenfold on April 18, 2012, 07:22:35 PM
We have a pretty good group that plays magic in my town, but when we get together and play its at mcdonalds. And trust me we can pack a mid size mcdonalds. But alot ppl around here steal there cards from walmart thats the only thing that kinda makes me nervous about doing this.
Walmart is huge if you have like a small shop just keep the cards in a case that have to be unlocked by you or another employe when a sale is made, It's what my shop owner does and he only does magic and yugioh tourneys and a ussual Fnm is 20-30 ppl in this like large living room sized building, like it's the size of a mom and pop tatto shop and he does all the mtg events and does different format tourneys
Besides, players tend to respect nice, small shop owners. At least way more than Walmart.
Quote from: BlackJester on April 19, 2012, 12:05:56 PM
Besides, players tend to respect nice, small shop owners. At least way more than Walmart.
Oh hell yah lol I know ppl who work there that tell me good times to get a five finger discount cause no one will be there to catch/stop me lol
Quote from: BlackJester on April 19, 2012, 12:05:56 PM
Besides, players tend to respect nice, small shop owners. At least way more than Walmart.
Yes some player do, but their is no honor among thieves. I just don't trust people when I already seen their negative side.
There will always be the risk of thieves, hence putting valuables behind the counter.