GAMERS BEWARE…these are a BAD INVESTMENT

[@Twister-V1]

moving the switch stuff upfront is a terrible idea for multiple reasons, high traffic areas near the entrance causes a lot of congestion in the store and putting high demand items near the back incentives people to look around more.

[@V3ntilator]

Xbox should always be at the entrance for several reasons. The guys in this video clearly don't know how to set up a store to get more sales.

[@KyIeMcCIeIIan]

Walmart used to put the pharmacy in the back of the store for that reason, and it "incentivized" sick people picking up their medicine to walk around the whole store coughing.

[@just_delightful]

Also makes it easier to have shrink issues with your best selling stuff.

[@boogerdawson25boogerdawson61]

Def back of store

[@RetroProg]

Spoken like a true game store owner. The good stuff is at the back, always.

[@warpathh]

Retail 101: teasers to get them in the door, but the highest traffic, most desirable items should be in the back of the store, so they have to path through the store to get there.

[@jackjefferson3980]

These guys probably have no education in retail, or business for that matter. Don't confuse them with knowledge.

[@wowclassicpugsignup9173]

was gonna say same you cant put the best up front cause everything else goes stale

[@bee5651]

​@@jackjefferson3980rather than calling them out on their weaknesses you can contribute towards their growth. Reading your pessimism benefits nobody. Why would you even be here if you don't appreciate what they're doing to some extent?

[@anillaga4606]

Wouldn’t the fact that their store is backwards with the counter in the back make them have to walk through all the other stuff anyways?

[@bee5651]

@@anillaga4606 technically, yes - but if they find what they're looking for first they may not browse the other things as intently

[@Boondock77]

Talking to a store owner in my area they moved the switch stuff right next to the counter due to horrible theft and it makes most people walk through the store and see other things versus just leaving when they don’t find something.

[@SargeWolf010]

Makes sense personally I check ahead of time to see if what I'm after is available b4 getting a ride 😅

[@vamountainman2512]

Best sellers in the back 100%. If what they came for is at the front they are MUCH more likely to snag it and go.........I would think lol

[@Bluesykk]

My local game store leaves all the games in filing cabinets, and when you want to purchase you bring the case up to the front and they put the disc or cartridge inside. No chance of theft

[@philth7]

People seem to love stealing empty switch cases

[@SargeWolf010]

@@philth7 people will buy the original case if they have a cheap-o one...

[@Exocraze]

It makes me sad that so many stores carry so few physical Xbox games these days. I love GamePass, but it really has killed the market for physical Xbox games, which sucks as someone who absolutely loves the platform.

[@modelcitizen9279]

There's no point buying physical anyway for this gen. Some discs are a pass only and even if the game is on the disc it might be a broken version that needs updating!

[@Exocraze]

@@modelcitizen9279 Yeah I mean I’m fully aware of how it works, but physical is generally much cheaper (especially for Xbox) and I like having the cases on my shelf.

[@tohur]

@@modelcitizen9279 Yep people going be really butt hurt in about ten years when the Online servers for Xbox One, S|X , PS4 and PS5 and even switch go offline, as even switch alot of the carts don't even have the full games on them... people going to be butt hurt bad when all these games are drink coasters. where as most likely if they bought digital they would mostly likely carry over like alot of my 360 games did to Xbox one and now S|X and obivously all my Xbox one games carried over. and not to mention this is most likely the last gen to even have disk drives/ cartridges slots

[@NinjaxWizardGoVroom]

@@modelcitizen9279yup no point with current gen and even some last gen games (switch/ps4/xbox one) even some of those games even if they contain the full game I had to have day one patches to make them playable, and some only contained essentially what was an access code to play the game no game data actually on disc. There are lists on Reddit made by gaming communities that can help you know which games are the full games on disc and will be playable even years down the road versus the ones that act more like an axis code or broken, essentially without the day one patch I’ve switched emulation because of this and mostly don’t collect anymore and sold most of my stuff other than the ones I’m attached to like some snes and new games. Sad state of affairs new consoles are fun but rather have my emulation pc now.

[@domymbd]

Stop living in the past. Physical is dying for good reasons

[@Beef424]

I always thought you wanted your best selling items in the back of the store so the person has to walk through everything and possibly see other things they wanted.

[@Hashedup360]

Indeed that's why the milk and eggs is in the back of Walmart

[@RealzFoSho]

​@@Hashedup360 Common myth. Milk/eggs placement is logistical in large stores that do high volumes. Placement is based on loading dock and refrigerated stockroom location. Other common items are placed specifically to make people walk past more items, but milk and eggs are about the logistics in high volume grocery stores, allowing for less time spent stocking an item that has to be frequently stocked and not having to worry about time on the floor out of refrigeration.

[@Twister-V1]

​@@RealzFoSho It's not necessarily a myth as retail chains do take advantage of the location with loss leading, hypothetically and I have seen some examples of walmarts doing this, locate milk near the front of the store with a similar logistical planning

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@RealzFoShomy grocery store is the model for its owner’s chain and they did exactly that: placed milk and eggs in the far corner requiring you to walk past multiple things to get to them including the higher-priced milks, eggs, and cheeses. same goes for meats: most of the frequently on-sale ones are centered in the meat section with multiple expensive meats around it.

[@darthwiizius]

@@bostonrailfan2427 In the UK the final section in supermarkets is normally frozen food, this is done for food safety reasons so the food is out of the freezers and into the customer's in the shortest time. Conversely the largest gaming chain here (Game) generally has Switch stuff at the front because they know the moment kids see Switch stuff they start badgering their mums to buy them things, never underestimate the power of kids badgering to generate sales. PS5 and Xbox buyers tend to be typically older so it doesn't matter where their stuff goes, they'll go and find it.

[@Helthurian]

Im going to echo what others are saying, put the best sellers in back. People won't assume you don't have something if they don't see it immediately, theyll hunt for it and increase their time in your store.

[@turismofoegaming8806]

“Poke-Man!!??” 😂😂 Yep, Absolute retro gamer!

[@babygravey]

Little retro will truely never know how lucky he is to have a dad that owns a game store, i thought my dad was great because he had about 50 cds in his collection

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

50 cds, thats alot

[@babygravey]

@@TheNotoriousNemo it felt like in back in the 90s

[@patrickgarvin2570]

It's so joyful and saddening at the same time to see such an awesome collection be parted ways with. Great score Rick, i hope the previous owner is content.

[@GGRC]

I wish the game stores in my area put even an ounce of effort into their store displays as you guys do. It'd be so nice to walk in and think "Wow, these guys really care about their store!"

[@tosin]

yo need to put the best selling thing in the back and force customers to walk all the way through the store and see what you also have to offer. thats why the milk is in the back of the grocery store

[@donnellcoleman7784]

And tv n media at Wal-Mart n target

[@rayzorwood905]

Dude, I remember watching a video where you got that Golden Tee arcade game and talking about how much your son loved playing it. Delights me to see you put it in his room for this amazing transformation.

[@brandonm6052]

I was a play station 2 guy (35) but the one thing we always did on Xbox was multiplayer on all the halos. Literally the only reason I’d buy one

[@jerminator0688]

Halo 2 on Xbox 360 was goated.

[@tyrem]

Pro-Tip: Don´t sell copied games on SD-cards in modified units in a gameshop.

[@mikes062]

Just put them all away because someday when game pass is gone they’ll sell! 😆

[@mariokart8715]

Please get a library ladders to reach games on the top shelves.

[@popixel]

I have seen Nintendo's recent report on sales and I'm not surprised to see the Switch selling well for you. The thing that does surprise me is that most game stores I go to have very little Switch suff (mostly without boxes) and it's hidden further in the back. I like your idea of putting it up front.

[@popixel]

@Cerus98 that works for milk in a grocery store a game store is different.

[@popixel]

@Cerus98dude, that what I just said. Read my comment again.

[@popixel]

@Cerus98 I said, but let me expound on it, putting the best selling items at the back of the store like milk at a grocery store works for a grocery store. But it is different for a game store. I think maybe you are misinterpreting what I said, or just are confused.

[@popixel]

@Cerus98 I can guarantee you that a video game store is not going to be the same as going to a Walmart. Sure there will be some impulse items placed about for people to waste money on. But when a gamer goes into a game store they know which console they are looking for. Some may look at multiple consoles, and may even want to peruse the retro ware. But the psychology of a grocery store is not the same as a video game store.

[@hrbartender3079]

We need a store like this in Dallas asap!

[@malachikoch1024]

My parents did something similar for me when I was little-not video game themed-but they redid my whole room, got me a bunk bed (which I always wanted) and painted the room blue. Hoping to do that for my kid someday!

[@NCSUWolfpacker2010]

Guess im super cheap cause the first section I always check out when I go in a store is the Xbox section since the games are priced well.😂

[@joeldawson83]

This right here it’s why I also like Xbox. Games are always priced right.

[@damian9303]

When buying not only disc only games, *but even the manuals,* they will almost always ship out inside an otherwise empty Xbox 360 case. Even while the generation was new, I couldn’t help but to feel the same even towards the Wii just for how successful it was and the amount of shovelware that was released onto it

[@pierresakurai4812]

Why I dislike these chops so much. They bubble up the prices of everything. Japan market (non foreign tourist shops): Rockman X2 10$ near mint cart. Full Rockman X set of 5 games...less than 50$. Chronno Triger near mint cart is 8$. Slightly used I found one at 5$. For the price he got those you can still get these games NEW in their box in Japan. Yea, even in 2023. That shows how much these games were produced back in the day. These should always stay cheap and affordable for people who want to experience these old games without resorting to ROMS. The perfect scam for young pre-30 year old rich gamers who love retro. Even the shop clerk doesn't seem to have a clue on these games.

[@wildcardweilergaming89]

Nobody is walking in that store and not looking around.... it wont matter if its in the front or the back to be honest. and i can guarantee the games are not in the cases so theft shouldnt be an issue. the store looks amazing! great job guys

[@filbert910]

People charge way too much for nostalgia and in this economy people cannot justify paying these ridiculous prices for things.

[@PinBiohazard]

I'm always sad that Xbox/PS have killed off physical gaming so much that even Walmart and the like have stopped selling them as well as things like Netflix killing off Physical releases of DVD/Blu-Rays, it's a sad case of day by day physical media dying, would not be surprised if in a year or two Nintendo stopping physical releases too at the rate it's going

[@ibuy2manymovies]

I buy blurays and 4ks as my hobby. Watching these videos fills my heart with the game collecting I don't have room for. Plus games are waaaay more expensive than movies

[@Alien_isolationist]

Games are valuable, your collection is worthless

[@damian9303]

I already have more DVDs than I know what to do with. Blu-Ray definitely packs that extra punch so that playback isn’t in SD, but it’s hard to justify until I get those donated

[@ibuy2manymovies]

@@Alien_isolationist I don't collect movies to resell them eventually. They're worth whatever I pay for them. Your mindset is terribly flawed about what collecting actually is

[@Maxquaza]

​@@Alien_isolationistMovies still have value and people should collect whatever brings them joy. Videogame collecting now a days has become over saturated..

[@benjaminway5699]

Not to him you🤡@@Alien_isolationist

[@ForTheRock]

I've been an Xbox guy since Christmas of 07. This past summer I started rebuilding my physical collection of Xbox One and 360 stuff and a lot of it can be found super cheap on Facebook marketplace and similar ways of searching in my area. I have a fairly big collection again at a fraction of original retail value. I'm not banking on it but someday some of this stuff could increase in value as retro stuff tends to do. Aside from some of the more recent games where not the whole game is stored on the disc. But there will be some gems that get delisted or just forgotten about.

[@jameskm03]

Like what is wrong with cheap games for us games and not flippers? I love the fact I can buy Xbox games for sub $5 all day long!

[@sizzle9740]

The Nintendo Switch signs should be centered between the N64 and Gameboy boxarts, which coincidentally lines up near the breaks between the 3 separate shelves

[@Anarchist86ed]

If you could get an authentic Hulk Hogan's Pastamania sign your collection would be priceless.

[@Lewandabski]

Imagine having the will power as a kid to not open those toys. I had a lot of those action figures but they were beat to sh*

[@RideRedRacer]

probably because he was already an adult when purchased. aint no kids going to leave those sealed

[@Pontiac717]

Hey Rick, if you're looking for something different you could move the Blockbuster sign and hang it where the T-Shirts on the back wall are and turn that area into the VHS corner.

[@iamworthy1302]

The switch is so terrible I can't believe people are ok with it's mediocrity. Nintendo prob had a console ready to go but are stunned people still buy the switch. It also confirms that Nintendo is right to put the customer 2nd and produce a limited console bottlenecked by it's storage all to avoid pirating yet it's always the easiest console to mod/hack. I had the free store on my switch and was excited till I realized ain't really shit to play on it🤦🏾‍♂️

[@sc3ku]

Saw the billboard driving north, didn’t realize the store is in Conway! have to drop in sometime

[@dustin6225]

As a guy who managed a game store for several years, I would've kept the Xbox stuff close to the door and that's where we kept ours for two reasons: 1. It encouraged people to come deeper into the store to look at and buy things they may not have seen if they just stuck by the door. 2. Apparently you're not affected by case theft. Sure, they may not get the games if they steal it, but Switch case theft is a very real thing because of just how often switch games are sold to people from other stores without cases. For our store, we didn't even buy games that didn't have cases. That's being said, I will wholeheartedly agree that Xbox simply doesn't sell and unless it's OG Xbox or collectable 360, we didn't even buy XBONE games because they simply didn't sell.

[@doctordubstepgaming]

i like how rick said his son don't like golf yet he has a golden tee 1up arcade in his room

[@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli]

Planting the seeds. lmfao

[@jaywade6443]

I collect for N64, Sega Genesis, and Snes, but i also collect VHS, DVDs, VCRs, and CRTs (got about 23 CRTs and 12 VCRs)

[@SargeWolf010]

4:35 Xbox live and Xbox Game pass 4:35 I'll always prioritize Physical> Digital

[@sneakyquick]

10/10 on the kiddos room.

[@AlexBenavides84]

You’re such a good father Rick !! I hope to be as cool as a dad as you brotha !

[@WorldofTomorrowInc]

Talks about xbox taking up too much space...has tons of statues/"museum displays" that arent for sale also taking up space.

[@Shifty_Eyed_Dog]

What is your shrink (shoplifting) rate ? Curious as to what measures you take to protect your investment… as in if someone steals from the store they literally taking it out of your pocket directly…

[@RonZaworaCGS]

Let your employees have some ownership in decision making! The best ones will appreciate it and ultimately all that matters is sales! :)

[@SylvesterAshcroft88]

I wish there were more shops like this around, i miss shops like Gamestation, or Electronics Boutique before it became GAME.

[@heart_of_a_daedra3649]

today i learnt that EB games, the store that yanks talk about, was our electronics boutique. can't believe i never put it together!

[@Mischieff3k]

It’s actually extremely frustrating to collect for all the Xbox systems. Stores rarely stock Em and flea markets/cons never bring them. When I do find Xbox games they are always the cheap filler games and they never have desirable ones. Maybe that’s why you can’t sell Xbox.

[@theretrobeard]

Aluminum signs? You cut me real deep shrek, real deep. 🤣

[@khalilal4559]

Daddio came thru large, amazing Mario room, imagine if we were kids walkin in a room like that?

[@MysteryAGMLegend]

I usually buy switch and psone to 😊ps4 stuff, but I also buy dvds and sometimes Blu-ray dvd combos. I recently bought the complete series of Night Court and The Munsters which also includes the movies. I been recent down sizing my collection abit, since I’m having to move to smaller apartment due to various personal reasons.

[@DatBoii1995]

" my son isnt a golf guy ".... *puts golf arcade cabinet in his sons room

[@CosplayingwithChad]

Great video Rick, the stores looking great! Fun fact, the Metallic Armor from season 3 of MMPR was made because Bandai of America had leftover stock of the movie figures.

[@AsoftDolphinn]

lol youtube gave me a choice u or renix pesale and it was no CONTEST! Love what you post Rick everytime !

[@mronissopwnage]

I’m loving these uploads!!! The channel was dry for a while but we back in it!

[@J3su5Sav32]

Made the switch to Switch scene and dropped some Chrono Trigger music going in the background. Gave me all the retro feels ❤️

[@yakumoyukariz4938]

fun info when i was hunting xbox one game a year before xsx was coming some game was hard too find and some seller wanted crackhead prices and no is no game store where i live.

[@christopherjohnson8743]

Digging that Starflight in the display case. I loved playing that game!

[@RunWithCurt]

Crazy Rick you redecorated your room but your wife will love the Mario golf poster collab🙌

[@mattm7798]

I see al lot of comments saying you put the biggest seller sin the back forcing people to walk thru the store and preventing theft. Generally this is true, but keep also in mind this store is also going for a retro experience vibe, not just a "oh i go here to buy switch games", which can be done at walmart or taget also. The appeal of this store IS the retro stuff, which is throughout the store. So maybe don't put the switch stuff at the very front, but I don't think it needs to be in the way back either..

[@Black-Rat]

I never meant my collection as an investment, all I did was rebuild my lost collection back during the mid-90s, only wanted to play the games I used to have, in time more games I had never heard of before tagged in that new collection, many of them were pretty rare and some were expensive, the games that I now have are here to stay...

[@MikeyDLooffy]

I appreciate the Banjo Kazooie music playing at the beginning of the video.

[@fovp1981]

When it comes to multi platform games I always get it for my XB1 or Series X. I love saving money where ever possible and they run great.

[@bdawg4231]

6:20 man that Chrono Trigger music hits hard bro! So many memories!

[@marceltiel7919]

So after all it really turned out to be 'for his son' 😅 Great dad man👍🏼

[@christopherjames5770]

Love the Banjo Kazooie tune added in the background

[@whatsuptowns1927]

Your son is living my dream childhood!!!!

[@ericescamilla1224]

I agree , back in the day it was tmnt for me 😎

[@Palalubong]

Just come across your channel. Fabulous I love it. Subscribed immediately.

[@RayRayZ28]

Says son is not a big golfer, has a Golden Tee Arcade 1Up in his room. Lol

[@rmgb-tv]

The Banjo-Kazooie music goes remarkably well with this content

[@zevzero]

Same as everyone else you want your best selling stuff towards the back so people don’t just walk past it and see more of the store this way

[@Kawaniska]

Wouldn't a better idea be to have the Switch games deeper inside the store so costumers have to walk through the isles potentially seeing more things that catch their interest. The Xbox wall in the beginning is good since people will glanse over it and move past

[@droidchevere]

I thought you was going to touch on how many new games physical releases are starting to go download needed to even play the game .

[@Shifty_Eyed_Dog]

I specifically went into comments to tell you moving your best selling merch to the front is a terrible idea however I see a deluge of people beat me to it ..

[@alan16cr]

Amazing change for the Store I hope one day visit you salutes from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@peterbagshaw5863]

I'm on board with Centering the Switch Wall. Thank's for Sharing

[@Throggy]

As someone who was making spreadsheets for games I wanted to collect, since I prefer the Xbox controller layout, most third party games ended up getting paired with Xbox consoles. But I love collecting for the OG Xbox and 360. A lot of their exclusives are cheap lol

[@TommyFitzwho]

this freakin Bubsy music is making me so happy

[@NoThanksnothanks]

Is this “Chase after the right price”??? I swear to God, u guys could be twins. Should collaborate. Pokémon pursuit? Anyone?

[@leoSaunders]

7:00 make it one sign in the center and put a red band going left and right from the center. will draw more attention. that way people SHOULD know the entire section is Nintendo red

[@leoSaunders]

or you could put the sign on either the left or right and pull some red band all the way to the other side

[@kameoosama]

Hope you looked at what premodded systems go for before putting that PS1 with the xstation in it up for sale, I had one put in recently and the xstation + installation cost something like 6x the used PS1 I had it put in

[@kalahiki]

Love the shop! Stop in whenever I visit family in Conway!

[@ignaciogodoy7095]

You need to improve your online sales, ebay or whatever to sell those psx games. Other thing, you don’t need a store that big, keep your cost low.

[@contendedmike]

i pass the billboard going to work everyday advertising for this shop, kinda weird it just showed up on my recommended on youtube. maybe i should make a visit

[@mtbelley]

Love the Chrono Trigger music Rick.

[@thetechmost]

Power rangers was my Childhood! that was a great unboxing! Thanks for the vids!

[@jeremyxb777]

its crazy that xbox game pass made selling physical copies worthless. i wonder if companies putting more of their games on streaming services will do this to other brands in the future.

[@talkingdog8006]

If everything goes digital , it very likely something you paid for will depend on licensing and can be taken away from you in seconds eventually, and you paid for it.

[@RetroVerse83]

Game store looks pretty awesome brother. I need more merch Retro Rick lol do you ship?? Be blessed

[@retromadnessdfw]

great video, except for the zords power ranger stuff never sells for me

[@JC-ok4yx]

I really liked your store when I lived there. I just saw a billboard leaving the Little Rock metro area and I really like the rebranding. I’ll have to stop by and see what card games and things y’all have. Sadly fakes are so expensive I can really only buy something once or so a year.

[@charlesdebarber2997]

I see you too own a Sonic the Hedgehog statue from the Sonic Tuesday promotion.

[@Frank-x1g]

That mug was awesome!!!!

[@bobbylew81]

I knew a guy in college who could flip his head into Gary Busey...we didn't really hang out after that

[@cjcobracommander84]

I remember passing on Chrono Trigger for $80 13 years ago thinking it was too much, yikes. I miss game collecting.

[@ericakaiser0226]

Centered over the shelving. Great job on your son's room!!

[@jameyjacade28]

Center switch signs over individual shelves for sure!! I’ll die on that hill

[@Will-qd2km]

If xbox one had shmups and jrps it would be more collectible. Combination of game pass and that kind of kills it. Most people I know buy stuff for switch and ps4/5 and just own the series x with game pass.

[@IceBlueLugia]

Damn you know people with all 3 systems? That’s crazy lol I have switch, PS4, and PC, that’s basically the same thing but idk anyone else with more than 2 platforms

[@Will-qd2km]

@@IceBlueLugia I know a bunch of people with all 3. I prefer PS and switch but I have friends and family that only do Xbox. Plus alot of 360 and of Xbox games are backwards compatible so it's nice to play them on the more modern console.

[@agmcroom2374]

I didn’t know Lt. Dangler owned a game story. Cool!

[@razorr527]

Where did you get that huge Link statue homie?

[@roguedr0id]

Omg! His little room is SO CUTE!! I'm glad he loves it. Our boy has a Nintendo/Pokemon/ Hotwheels theme in his room with a low bunk bed. His top bunk is filled with pokemon plushies (they're his buddies), and he must sleep with every single one. He watched another tuber and told us he wanted a Mario room, so he has Mario figures on a few shelves, most in box. His space mostly resembles a small Japanese apartment.

[@j.pearce3981]

wouldn't you want the switch games farther into the store so they have to walk deeper in to get them? similar to the costco $5 rotisserie chickens being at the very back. you'll def see something else you want along the way.

[@codymarschall9784]

I love the banjo kazooie music in the background absolutely my favorite game

[@danlowe]

Said the same thing about PS3 games even five years ago. 'No demand, not worth much.'