Card Shop Insider

In this episode, John S. McCully breaks down what it was like to host the biggest Magic: The Gathering pre-release event in history. 🚀 He shares real-world insights on how to run a successful card shop, increase event attendance, and build long-term customer engagement through credibility and community-building.🔍 Whether you're looking to start your own TCG store, improve your game store eve...

E50: In this episode, John discusses various pricing strategies he uses at his LGS for trading cards, including sealed products and singles. He shares insights on how to price items competitively while maintaining customer loyalty. The conversation also covers the challenges of pricing supplies in a fluctuating market and strategies for maximizing revenue in collectible card shops.

E48 In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, Noah and John discuss the ins and outs of running a local game store. John shares his journey from selling Beanie Babies at flea markets to opening a game store, focusing on the challenges of inventory management, the impact of digital gaming, and the importance of community engagement. He provides insights into a typical day at the store and offers valua...

John shares his thoughts on how taxes and tariffs impact the local LGS.

After running his store for more than 20 years, John, the owner of a small LGS in North Carolina, shares his experience and discusses why it is important to retain customers for repeat business. He shares insight into how to turn first-time buyers into repeat customers and the value of long-term patrons in the collectable gaming retail market. E47

E46 In this episode of Card Shop Insider, Noah and John talk about how a local game store can handle scalpers who come in looking to score a quick-fix and whether or not resellers present a problem for the hobby industry.

E44 After running his local game store for 26 years, John shares his feelings on selling at conventions or events.

E43 After 26 years in the business of selling Magic: The Gathering and other TCGs, John tells you why he doesn't take preorders and why new business owners shouldn't either.

E42 - John, long time LGS owner answers questions from one of our Patrons about how to run a game store. Topics include selling sealed product, How he got started in the hobby, customer loyalty programs, product allocation and distribution, and LGS events. Support the channel and get BTS video content and collectible gaming news: patreon.com/CardShopInsider00:00 Exploring the Card Shop Business Mo...

John owns a small local game store and shares his opinions about how recent Pokemon TCG distribution issues are impacting small stores and grassroots gameplay. We also cover exciting new Magic: The Gathering News including Final Fantasy crossover informationE41

John owns a small local game store and shares his opinions about how fake cards can impact your LGS.

E39: John flies solo and discusses how recent winter weather impacted his small local game store. He also discusses upcomming news from around the TCG industry with updates on Gundam, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic. Additionally, John reflects on significant historical events that occurred on January 13th, providing listeners with a blend of gaming insights and historical context. 00:00 Introduction and Con...

E38: John and Noah discuss various aspects of running a local game store, including pricing strategies, customer loyalty, and the impact of online shopping on local retailers. They explore the importance of maintaining relationships with customers and the challenges posed by online competitors. The conversation also touches on the significance of local retailers in the gaming community and conclud...

In this episode, John discusses the card shop business, sharing insights on market trends, product offerings, and strategies for success. He emphasizes the importance of pivoting in response to customer needs and market changes, while also sharing fun New Year's facts to engage listeners. Takeaways Owning a card shop offers numerous opportunities to pivot. You have to make decisions on the fly...

In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, John and Noah discuss the latest news in the card gaming industry, including updates on Magic: The Gathering, theft in the card grading industry, and the challenges of insurance for card shops. They also explore the current state of Star Wars Unlimited and Pokemon card demand, reflecting on the post-COVID landscape of card gaming. The conversation wraps up wi...

In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts John and Noah discuss various aspects of running a local game store, including community engagement, trading card market trends, and end-of-year retail strategies. They share insights on product availability, customer feedback, and the importance of maintaining a clean and inviting store environment. The episode also features fun holiday facts and a dis...

John and Noah cover the latest TCG news on 12/4/2024 including new packaging for MTG, OP Details for Lorcana, and a potpouri of gaming news from around the industry. For this weeks business topic John used AI to generate a list of challenges that local game stores face and discusses his perspective on some of the top issues. 00:00 Intros 00:26 Listener Comments and Response 01:25 News: Elon Musk a...

In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts Noah and John delve into the latest news and updates from the world of collectible card games, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Pokemon, and Magic: The Gathering. They discuss community engagement through charity events, tournament announcements, and product updates. The conversation also touches on quality control issues, theft incidents in card stores,...

Podcast E31 In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts Noah and John discuss various topics related to the gaming industry, including recent news in collectible card games, market trends, and the challenges of running a card shop. They delve into specific games like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering, sharing insights on product releases, grading, and inventory management. The conversa...

Podcast Episode 29: Experienced local card shop owner, John, discusses recent news about MTG, Star Wars: Unlimited, Lorcana, and other prominent TCGs. For this week's main topic the duo discusses how to finance your dream of opening a card store. 00:00 Show Intro 00:13 Welcome and Overview 01:31 News: New Yu-Gi-Oh Set Announced 01:50 News: One Piece TCG News - Possible Cancellations?! 05:03 News:...

Successful shop owner discussing how to fund the startup costs for a local game store (LGS). In this episode of Cart Shop Insiders, hosts John and Noah discuss the growing popularity of trading card games, highlighted by a recent Sports Illustrated article featuring Olympic athlete Noah Lyles. They delve into the challenges faced by local game stores, particularly in online sales and inventory man...

In this episode of Card Shop Insiders, hosts Noah and John discuss various topics related to the gaming industry, including security measures for local game stores, new game releases, the impact of recent bans in Magic: The Gathering, and the importance of disaster preparedness for small businesses. They also share personal experiences from a recent trip to Disney, highlighting the challenges and...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the setup of their podcast, ensuring everything is recording properly. They express their intention to engage with their audience and explore new topics, while also planning to address comments from their Patreon community. The discussion emphasizes the importance of audience interaction and feedback in shaping future content. 00:00 Intro and Welcome 01:23 N...