Card Shop Insider

E18: Takin' Money (Cards and Fees)


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Come inside the card shop industry and learn more about the process of opening and running a local card gaming store. In this episode we discuss point of sale systems, credit cards, and fees.

They also touch on the future of digital gaming and the challenges faced by local game stores. John expresses frustration with the constant changes and contradictions in organized play and the impact it has on store owners and players. They also discuss the importance of balancing competitive tournaments with casual play.
Experienced and long-time store owner, John, teams up with a long-time gamer to share their experience and perspective on the topic including discussion of your favorite games including Magic, Yu-gi-oh, Pokemon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited.

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00:00Show Intro

00:48News: Magic: The Gathering

11:58News: Pokemon TCG

13:33News: Star Wars: Unlimited

18:12News: Lorcana

27:20Main Topic: Credit Card Processing

32:43Understanding Interchange Rates

37:07Considerations for Credit Card Processing

42:49"Three E's": Snapple and Aspirin

55:02Show Conclusion

55:18Patreon Shout Out

gaming industry, news, updates, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Star Wars, Lorcana, digital gaming, local game stores, organized play, competitive play, casual play, credit card processing, fees, rates, small business, cost, negotiation, interchange rate, Amex, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, shop around, compare options

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