Card Shop Insider

Card Shop Insider

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Card Shop Insider episodes

  • E39: How Weather Impacts Your Local LGS and More

    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 Context
    01:00 Gundam TCG
    02:24 Yu-Gi-Oh News
    07:19 Impact of Weather on Business
    14:12 Three E's: Educate, Enlighten, Entertain
    23:25 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

    25 min
  • E38: Should you be loyal to your LGS?

    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 concludes with interesting facts about winter weather.
    00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup
    01:10 Scrye Magazine
    03:27 How to Price Cards in 2025
    05:11 Haggling... Yes or No?
    08:36 How to get TCG News in the Modern Age
    10:30 Customer Loyalty and LGS Obligations?
    26:30 "Three E's" - Educate, Enlighten, Entertain
    34:13 Closing Thoughts

    37 min
  • E37: When and how to change direction with your gaming business

    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 business.
    Expanding product offerings is essential for success.
    Hosting events drives foot traffic and sales.
    Creating an e-commerce website can broaden your audience.
    Emphasizing nostalgia can attract older collectors.
    Branded merchandise can be a good revenue stream.
    Themed cafes can enhance the gaming experience.
    Trade and consignment services can be a hassle.
    Engaging with customers through loyalty programs is beneficial.
    00:00 Introduction to Card Shop Insiders
    00:58 News from the Gaming Industry
    07:13 Pivoting in the Card Shop Industry
    20:13 Three E's: Educate, Enlighten, Entertain
    27:21 Closing Thoughts

    29 min
  • E36: Reflections on Post-pandemic LGS Ownership

    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 with a light-hearted segment on Christmas facts.

    00:00 Intro, Welcome, and Disclaimer
    01:14 News: Magic B&R Follow-up A Week Later
    03:25 News: Card Theft at Grading Warehouse!!
    10:53 News: Star Wars Unlimited OP and Release Schedule
    16:16 News: Pokemon TCG Availability and Distribution
    29:53 Main Topic: Reflections on Post-pandemic Gaming
    34:14 Three E's: Educate, Enlighten, Entertain
    42:53 Conclusion

    45 min
  • E35: TCG News + End of Year Business Tips

    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 discussion on the significance of maple syrup and Christmas traditions around the world.
    00:00 Welcome and Intros
    00:45 Social Media Comments and Response
    03:45 News: Crime, MTG Bans, Yu-Gi-Oh Demand, and New Set Announcements!
    21:19 Main Topic: End-of-year Retail Practices
    37:26 Three E's: Educate, Enlighten, Entertain
    46:16 Closing Thoughts

    48 min
  • E34: AI Solves Card Shop Problems??

    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 and Hasbro
    09:28 News: Star Wars: Unlimited
    11:57 News: Disney Lorcana
    19:43 News: One Piece: Card Game
    20:47 News: Magic: The Gathering
    32:42 News: Yu-Gi-Oh TCG
    34:53 News: Pokemon TCG
    51:53 Main Topic: AI Identifies Challenges for an LGS
    58:07 Strategies for Competing with Online Retailers
    01:05:15 Three E's: Educate, Enlighten, Entertain
    01:16:44 Wrapping Up and Patreon Recognitions

    1 hr 19 min
  • E33 Latest and Greatest LGS TCG News PLUS inside the business re: what we do when the shop is closed

    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, and a lawsuit against Hasbro. Additionally, the hosts share fun facts and trivia, emphasizing the vibrant community surrounding card gaming.
    00:39 News: Yu-Gi-Oh TCG
    06:03 News: One Piece Card Game
    09:13 News: Pokemon TCG
    15:15 News: Magic: The Gathering
    33:28 News: Disney Lorcana
    46:00 News: Star Wars: Unlimited
    50:55 News: Gaming Adjacent News - Thefts, Hasbro Sued, and Cards are worth money
    56:28 Main Topic: Secret Meetings and Problem Solving
    01:06:27 Three E's: Educate, Enlighten, Entertain

    1 hr 19 min
  • E31: Saving Money at Startup

    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 conversation also touches on the impact of digital gaming and the importance of being resourceful in store setup. Additionally, John shares interesting facts about daylight savings time, highlighting its history and effects.
    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    02:14 NEWS: $8k Profit on Pokemon Card Turns Into Engagement Ring
    04:27 News: Flesh and Blood World Championship
    05:54 News: Yu-Gi-Oh TCG
    07:45 News: One Piece TCG - Ranting and Raving
    12:06 News: Pokemon TCG
    21:21 News: Magic: The Gathering
    32:27 News: Disney Lorcana
    34:19 News: Star Wars: Unlimited
    36:36 Main Topic: Saving Money on Startup Costs
    54:41 Three E's: Educate, Enlighten, Entertain
    01:00:34 Close Out and Patreon Thank You

    1 hr 3 min

About Card Shop Insider

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News and industry insight from a local game store (LGS). Long-time store owner, John, teams up with a life-long gamer to discuss the operation of card stores as a business and to provide updates on your favorite retail TCGs.