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Startup Costs and Profit Potential
- The startup costs to open a card business range from $2,000 to $10,000.
- To start buying and selling trading cards, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is quite profitable, generating almost $10 billion since its beginning.
Steps to Launch a Card Business
- To legally register your Oregon business, first choose its structure.
- A basic card shop selling Magic, Yugioh, and Pokémon cards needs $10,000 to $20,000 to launch.
- To open an independent game store, create a unique name and logo, obtain a business license, purchase inventory, and more.
Building a Profitable Card Business
- Card shop owners acquire inventory from wholesalers.
- Designing appealing cards allows you to showcase creativity while connecting with people.
- Customized cards are in high demand, providing creative and rewarding opportunities.
- Online marketplaces and social media make starting accessible.
Maximizing Profit in the Card Business
- Providing payment processing services and devices allows businesses to handle customer transactions.
- Affiliate programs let you earn commissions promoting a merchant’s services.
- Sports card businesses can deal in trading cards beyond sports like Pokémon.
- Specializing in niche collectibles or supplies also works.