My Local Game Store Walk Through - Game Grove

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[@coffeebull]

PLEASE GIVE HER THE MUFFIN!!!

[@KitchenTableTCG]

She had ENOUGH MUFFINS TODAY ALRESDY

[@coffeebull]

@@KitchenTableTCG there can never be enough snacks. I basically watched the whole video waiting for you to open that muffin for her 😭

[@Troglodytemtg]

​@@coffeebullmy thoughts exactly lmao 😂. I hate it when my youngest pesters me until I cave like the giant softy I am 😅.

[@scotthelgert6473]

Wow, I had no idea you ran such an extravagant game store. That was impressive!

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Thanks friend!

[@user-un9dy6xd1w]

Nice store man. I would worry about theft as an owner, but as a player I like being able to walk in and grab the box I want. This store is super “extra” compared to the stores in my area and it makes me jealous

[@KitchenTableTCG]

We have cameras and employees :)

[@yea3603]

Man has the equipment to host the entirety of West Virginia

[@breadguytv]

You probably have the best gaming looking store I've ever seen I got my friend to start selling snacks like twinkies etc and you would be surprised how much margin he gets out of a hostess box compared to current set box.

[@cryptorcd9352]

Wow looks insane, that event area paint job is really amazing! If you store was near me i would def be a regular it feels so cozy. Also much larger than I expected :o

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Thank you! I can’t take credit for the paint job. That’s all Ramsey!

[@kartgal]

If there has been theft at any point, I would surely bet it’s outweighed by increased sales by having the product so much more accessible as opposed to having to trouble an employee to get it out for them

[@scottrogers2186]

Definitely larger than I imagined. Very nice setup and wish you well in the future.

[@craigl1641]

It's even better in person folks, these guys run a great store, stop by if you ever visit WV.

[@slowyourroll1378]

We sell so many more playmats now that we hang ours. They are a hard sell when they are in the box. We made that change maybe a couple of months ago

[@tthien93]

Love the idea of separating the retail from play space. Your store looks awesome and pretty spacious. Will be sure to visit if I'm ever in the area

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Yeah it’s great. And the tables in the retail space our regulars enjoy more. But for new people a room off to the side is great.

[@TripsAhoy]

Wish i had a store like this around me! Very cool..❤❤❤

[@d.b.s.6381]

Im loving your store. Most card stores where Im from have very few products, and 90% of the space is used for gaming. It's not a bad thing necessarily, but I wish they offered more items.

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Yeah this has beeen our biggest win. We have way more product than other stores in area.

[@sewer_8512]

Wish my small town had a shop like yours. I’d actually spend some money instead of just printing proxies

[@audrisampson]

Looks like a nice setup. Way bigger then I figured it would be.

[@Diactia]

Man. Seeing your shop reminded me of my old local game store that closed down a few years back. Really loved that place. Me and a few of my buddies would hang out there every weekend. The guy who ran the store was super chill and really fostered a great community. It was such a kick in the gut when I found out it was closing. I wish you success with your store, I know it's not as easy as it may seem to some!

[@rng-gamez]

Looks great lots of space.

[@sidequestgamescollectibles240]

IMHO, people NEED to be able to touch your items for sale as much as is reasonable. People buy for different reasons, and they will buy more often if they touch the product. (Why so you think car salespeople basically MAKE you take a test drive...)

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@kartgal]

I think that’s a great way to display the playmats

[@ottebya]

definitely looks amazing, love seeing the behind the scenes of running a game store, maybe more detailed vids on that or even one on how you got it all started and what the challenges were? :D

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Yeah I’d like to learn a tiny bit more before going to a series but we are close!

[@grasshopper1153]

I like the slim card display boxes on the walls. I've never seen that before. Looks good.

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Psa display from Amazon!

[@oliviersoable]

You doing a great job! My 2 free advices: get more lorcana and optimize retail place by having higher shelf. Hope it can help and I wish you the best

[@issacpalumbo3293]

This is an amazing store! Wish you guys were closer.

[@cobaltplasma]

Such an awesome set up, looks great, love your layout of spaces for everything. Dream store man :)

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Thanks my friend!

[@lykeuhfox4597]

Your store is really cool, man! Love the way you've set it up.

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Hey, thanks! Stop by someday!

[@Troglodytemtg]

I actually like the play mat hanger idea!! Wish all LGSs did that. I may do that at home for all my mats going forward lol

[@Dimitar_Tsanev]

This is a hugely inspirational video for everyone that may aspire to someday open a store of their own. I absolutely admire the dedication to providing a large assortment of products AND more than one large playing area. If I had a store such as this one near me I'd practically live there.

[@larryjang5580]

Thanks for the walkthrough. It took a lot of time for the layout of the store. We don’t need to know how much you pay for rent , That’s a competitive secret. I would suggest a few cameras in the store to deter theft and shrinkage. It’s great you are following your dreams to own an LGS. Congrats again Louie. A really beautiful store.❤️

[@heavenutopia5760]

maybe also include a decoy camera (for easy to spot by would be's) as first line of deterrent.

[@KingslayerGames]

The store looks amazing! Nice work.

[@scruffylookngaming]

We are very fortunate to have this space in our small town! Top notch game store, community, environment, and staff! ❤

[@sanro5169]

wow what a great store to buy product & hangout. Congrats to that 🎉

[@mikegrant8031]

Good job, very nice store. From another store owner.

[@jaaoh]

Geez, what an amazing set up for an LGS. The community is lucky to have you and your business serving it.

[@Screenwatcher33]

Second comment shout out apparently to the best muffins in the Teays Valley area!

[@atunga5]

your store is pretty big!. and I like the organization .. would be great if my lgs would get some pointers

[@Kay13Jay]

Nice and quiet inside compared to outside.

[@thisiswes666]

That is an awesome space man!

[@thethinwhiteduck3166]

The store looks amazing wish I was nearby

[@han_yolo6742]

Dude, slowdown with the camera lol. Store really looks great!

[@cardboard_battlefield]

Great store to hang out. People who live close by are fortunate. 🎉

[@Vtrjfrost]

Really nice store.

[@CrosswaIk]

Wow the store looks great, why did it take so long to do a walk through video! Seriously, I've played in dozens of card shops and maybe half of them looked like an armpit. I'm talking places so small that you're literally playing back to back with fat sweaty dudes dripping on you the whole damn time! Your place is a model for card shops. I prefer a store to have this much variety, most card shops I've been to have about 20% of this inventory. Also that playmat display is a great idea. I hope you guys got a chance to cover the JSA buyout by CGC for the podcast this week!

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Yeah inventory is a huge win for us!

[@oldmanmagic7237]

Your store looks great Louie! It's top 5 compared to all the ones i've visited and that's been a lot over 30+ years. A++

[@user-dv5sg8jz8g]

Looks Hella fun Like the TV and sofa bit

[@carterhalo255]

My favorite shop around!

[@mattpotts995]

Did not realize your store was so big! Thanks for the awesome walkthrough!

[@jerbear8601]

Nice store! I'll make it down from Ohio this summer.

[@michaelkrynski7793]

Awesome idea for a video! ;)

[@benappleton1554]

I wish this was my lgs, this looks amazing

[@The1WillyB]

Litterlay was just there 2 days ago I’m going again today I didn’t know we had such a good card shop in the valley definitely will be there today

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Thanks for being around!

[@jetinny]

Looks amazing man would love to stop by if Im ever in the area

[@ricochet9292]

beautiful store man. seriously aspire to be able to provide something like this one day. would love to know the breakdown of getting to this point!

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Lots of hard work, calculated risk, and amazing wife, and a lot of luck.

[@Juzamdan55]

Louie your store is amazing very well done can you possibly do a follow up discussing the costs of a store that size? You mention you started with $10.000 from old camera equipment sale is the merchandise on vendor credit trying to understand realistically what the operations cost are for store like yours

[@jamesrange9924]

Nice store. Well organised. But corporate wise you have to think of it as a living being and constant changing will be good for you to understand what works. Plus, drinks and snacks I dont know if you have them but I can see an opportunity there.

[@sum1unopk49]

Hey I just ordered a Nissa from you :D I'm super excited to get it!

[@rocknroller167]

I love your store/business related content. Also, reach out to RNG gaming and have Rob on the podcast! I bet he would do it.

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Would love to chat with rob. He’s goat.

[@rocknroller167]

I replied on one of his videos about being on the podcast and he said the same.

[@chesterfieldthe3rd929]

Looks Amazing. Great Job❤

[@zokpls8712]

Great looking store

[@beavisjones9199]

This store looks awesome

[@moshebaum7612]

Looks great

[@Cam32412]

Awesome game store!

[@BREAKERisDEAD]

Hey I've been there! The owner said I could guess the box win the box

[@Dmedic2009]

Place looks neat and tidy

[@killerscrawlspace1924]

Best shop and love the environment!

[@Screenwatcher33]

This place seems cool

[@comeonthegreens]

Awesome store!

[@whatscrackincollectibles]

Wow!! Nice store & big!! 💥💥💥

[@TheExperienceShare]

Love the store! Glad it's doing well!

[@risenhavoc8609]

Wow that's my dream job, you got any tips for anyone trying to start a game shop? I live in europe though so things might differ a bit :S Great content subscribed immediately :D

[@kartgal]

Grove grabs!

[@GraduateTester]

this is so awesome man.

[@russ8am1]

Nice store!

[@BlackLotusGaming89]

This shop looks awesome! Way better than any other ones I’ve been to! I wanna go here! Where is it?

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Hurricane wv

[@freestylestl470]

Gamegrove is a reason to go to West Virginia. Change my mind.

[@markusbetts]

Very nice but you didn’t show us the most important part, the ventilation/HVAC system 🙃

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Just had to replace it last week 😅🫤🤪

[@lostmana]

What are those shelves you have in your display case that is showing off your MTG singles? They look cool!

[@KitchenTableTCG]

These are from Joan fabrics. Item #: 16097834

[@franciscoguzman9802]

Very nice store. How do you deal with smelly customers? Always a battle.

[@ajaydassani9931]

Looks nice

[@Ilnori]

I live out in Marmet and keep hearing about this place, it's in Todd's old spot right? Also you look super familiar lol.

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Yep! Right in the corner of Putnam village

[@TheMoakie]

Cool LGS

[@TheBeardedFool]

With all the products, even the rather expensive items, being so immediately accessible, do you run into much shoplifting there?

[@Zjivarra]

What’s the cost of renting a big place like that? It’s massive.

[@dominicteribery9464]

💯

[@rexross1461]

Can you go through your board games?

[@kevinmcd5578]

Those are nice looking tables and chairs, where are they from?

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Uline!

[@thor82ak]

EAT THE MUFFIN!!!!

[@KitchenTableTCG]

She had enough today trust me. Kid ate more of my lunch than I did

[@slowyourroll1378]

Where did you get your commander tables? We are looking to upgrade ourselves

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Uline!

[@noobgetseven6325]

What’s the sq ft of the store? Thanks

[@Ken-ev8zx]

When are you opening the SoCal location?

[@KitchenTableTCG]

You pay the rent and I’m in.

[@jameshunsucker2147]

The arcanine and ninetales slabs are gone my friend

[@KitchenTableTCG]

Haha. They are great!

[@TheDude673]

Did you buy the building or do you rent?

[@scotthelgert6473]

I would love to know a ballpark of the rent. I had no idea that he ran such a swanky game store.

[@KitchenTableTCG]

I wish we owned. Maybe some day!

[@TheDude673]

@@KitchenTableTCGHope you do someday. Nice store.

[@WeebInvestments69]

would love to live near a store like this to meet and play cards in person 🤩 ( cries in webcam tournaments 🥲)