The Revenge of Card Shop Life Episode #2 = Browsing the Locations

Look at the Intangibles = Good landlord, safe area, no rent increases, lower utilities, stable CAM charges
Special Thanks to Derium's for providing Intro's/Theme Song and his original idea for "CSL"
PATREON : / alphainvestments
SHIRTS: www.ebay.com/itm/-/162268260486?
~FAN MAIL~
Rudy's Magic Store
10950-60 San Jose Blvd.
Box # 139
Jacksonville, FL 32223)

[@gilonkravatsky458]

Rudy, you should just give up on magic and open up a taco Bell.

[@kaminarikatuhstrofik9534]

I would love to see a Timmy Bell knockoff franchise. Fuck it, I'd even move to FL to work at it.

[@bwahchannel9746]

Gilon Kravatsky hell he could even sell magic that way. free packs with every Timmy's meal!

[@kaminarikatuhstrofik9534]

At Timmy Bell you get two floppy tacos, a small soda, and a pack of whatever is in rotation for a low price of $15.

[@bwahchannel9746]

Katuhstrofik all drink tops double as a life counter don't forget the ingenuity

[@chrislane7283]

at 3 packs it would be a deal...

[@SparTadepT]

If you put a half naked Liliana poster in the window, nerds will call that curb appeal.

[@bwahchannel9746]

SparTadepT Liliana of the egg

[@SteelsammyFilms]

All Lilianas are half-naked Lilianas

[@bwahchannel9746]

All Liliana outfits half-off, huehuehue

[@mikethedadof4charlizards630]

I have an artist/graphic designer/tattoo freehand artist who does any of my business ads/etc. I can easily have whatever u need made up for u Rudy (free of course) if u go this route or another

[@barath4545]

Not just nerds, pretty much any straight guy (and gay/bi girl) would enjoy that view.

[@aiokii5052]

You would be an IDIOT to not take the place close to the Navy base. My old LGS was near a small Army base and they always had soldiers from there come in and buy everything in sight. Your sales will be great but your clientele will rotate away every few years since they get moved around the country so often. Keep this video series going Rudy. I'm vicariously living through you bro.

[@shawndiaz7528]

It is northern Florida, there are military bases everywhere. But I get you - my store is about 5 minutes from a military base and a few of them show up every day (usually don't stick around for long) and just buy a bunch of shit.

[@Scotty86doo]

Soldiers and Sailors need a place to play too guys...

[@Mineruscus]

I lived on Fort Bragg for 2 years and my LGS was always flooded by service members every FNM and the weekends. Especially the pre-release and game day events. I agree that being next to the Navy base would be pretty good.

[@russellee5216]

Came to say the same thing. I was never in the military, but grew up around it. Absolutely important for gamers in the service to have a place to go near the base so they can access it easier...and throw their money at you.

[@InstrumentalityOne]

my guess is they buy a lot of sealed product to open back in the base/abroad/ship to play with their mates cause it gets dumb boring in there

[@RandallSauce]

i love you how you pick up the box fling it out of your hand and look at the car passing by like a disappointed dad

[@Sadarac152]

Florida Man arrested for being a floppy taco who doesn't wear pants, more at 11.

[@shawndiaz7528]

It's Florida, not wearing pants is nearly mandatory

[@Nah_Bohdi]

Shawn Diaz ....and getting arrested.

[@mshelton222]

I am already addicted to the new card shop life...love this guy.

[@barath4545]

Rudy, this video is so full of great info for ANYONE who wants to open a brick and mortar store! Live in EU, but checked regulations here and a lot of the info can be transfered directly. Thank you so much for doing a video like this and the whole opening a business thing. It takes away a lot of the anxiety of being affraid to progress into one's dream. Had a former colleague quit his job 8 yrs ago as a DBA and open his own cafe. People facepalmed at him walking from a $80k job and he struggled through 2 yrs and had to take loans in his house to go on, but after 2012 his luck turned and now he has 3 cafees, 1 in prime location and has made more than he would have done, had he kept the DBA job for the 22 yrs he had left to retirement. And he is happy but tired :)

[@StonedMonkeyProductions]

Some times I wish i could not be into magic and save my money. But I forget I usually don't spend a ton and with a guy like Rudy hooking up cheap magic I can keep collecting and building my stash of major magic. :) Its a card shop life the way i like it and should have been. Up with mini skirts down with cost of buying boxes

[@Matteo_the_Plague_Doctor]

Rudy: "Been ridin around with mah boi snappy all day." Snappy: *literally falls apart right afterwards* Damn that was funny.

[@i5aac92]

New favourite series for sure.

[@johnnybvo]

I'm really loving this series. Not interested in opening a small business, but I find the process of doing this really interesting. Do keep the series going, Rudy.

[@robertconner580]

this is an awesome idea rudy. thanks for taking us along on the trip. I'm learning a lot and so are a few of my friends. can't wait for more episodes.

[@MTGMagpie]

Seeing that old intro really brings back some memories. This is a super interesting "reboot".

[@robertweston5224]

First, great idea for a series. Educating people about the issues related to opening a business is awesome. It is such a dry and 'boring' part of the process, but totally necessary and too often overlooked. I think the location of a store is something many people who want to open a card shop don't think about but should. I've seen a number of shops close because they weren't accessible to their customer base. Your situation is very different, and I think you should review the factors a 'traditional' card shop could consider; cub appeal, access to transit, working with the landlord about having a high volume of customers possibly late at night, advertising, etc. You should try setting up a deal with Jimmy John's and T-Bell. Fast food and cardboard just go together. - Terry Parker Class of 2000

[@Cody_D4]

Glad that you're excited for the shop! You're know what you're doings and what you want, can't wait to see the process evolve! Good luck!

[@215Daniel]

This and primitivetechnology are the most captivating channels on youtube right now.

[@ThePedro1233]

I absolutely love this series, I seriously wouldn't mind if we had 3+ of these a week. Thanks for the great content Rudy.

[@Bigolelevi]

I'm rooting for you Rudy I hope this expansion of yours Is exactly everything you want it to be.

[@TheBooswig]

@Rudy!!! Add to Playlist! Really excited for you and this series!!! didn't have cardshop life in my life, glad im getting it now!

[@quangdexter]

You're getting so diversified with your content! Keep evolving Rudy!

[@styork1984]

As a store owner myself, Rudy's 100% on point on the location choice. The only reason you'd want expensive curb appeal is to catch Moms and Timmy's buying Pokemon or people who have random MTG collections from their grown up kids/dead relatives who saw you from the street. If you're a MTG store do you really want bored randos (People who have zero interest in TCGs to begin with) coming in off the street asking you a million questions about a game THEY'LL NEVER FUCKING PLAY, interrupt your organized play (Often with rude/ignorant comments), or going "Humm dur dur, what's you most expensive card?" so they'll tell their methhead brother who'll smash and grab you later?

[@thirstydogMTGtcg]

an awesome start, lots of info most of us would have never thought about. didn't realize how big of a chunk CAM and related charges add to your monthly out-of-pocket.

[@Bottles7]

This is shaping up to be the best vlog thing ever

[@BobEllis79]

Spot on advice. The business geek and (former) retailer in me approves of this series.

[@1solo9]

These card shop videos are very informative and we'll thought out. Great series!!!

[@thegreatcerebral]

I love this series. Thank you Rudy.

[@Type_One___]

This is already an awesome series, can't wait to see where this goes!

[@googleuser859]

good luck Rudy, I can't wait to see the progression of your store.

[@Cosper79]

great new segment for the channel. cant wait to see more!

[@minionofantichrist]

Honestly, this is going to be one of the best magic serious on youtube... like up there with Forgotten Lore by Evan Erwin or ChannelFireballs top 8. Thanks Rudy, you earned yourself a subscription

[@adamevans7878]

You touched on part of the reason they won't lower rents with the other tenants. The other larger issue is that commercial real estate is valued on rents, even if they are not filled. Lowering the rent per sq ft to fill the units will increase revenue but it will lower the valuation of the building. Especially if it is owned by a REIT they care more about the valuation than the revenue. Love your vids and this series, Rudy!

[@lsmith12341985]

It's a card shop life for us, its a card shop life for us, instead of foils we get hit. Instead of fetches we get kicked. It's a card shop life!

[@apollo932]

Im already excited to drive to Florida to visit Rudy.

[@jweezy15able]

As a Tim, I feel that Timmy's Emporium is a perfect name and that shirts should also be made. Not for my sake, but for all of us.....and in memory of all the little Timmy's who went to Hose Town and never came back.

[@ashylarrymp]

5 minutes from the navy base is a great idea. Some of those kids love magic. This is super interesting.

[@Wiseguy150]

I love how you rolled past that stop sign near the end of the vid

[@jaken5754]

Great series, Rudy. I've always been interested in the nitty gritty of opening a business. Keep it up!

[@dominic1303]

R.I.P. Snappy 2017-2017

[@bedwablackburn]

Rudy tapped poor snappy out. I like this set, it gives the average Joe a good idea of what they would be getting into if they decide to do something like this.

[@mindustrial]

I really like Rudy in natural light =)

[@jabritton]

Rudy - I'm very interested in this series. Especially how you plan to manage the singles. Inventory costs, valuation, etc. A whole episode dedicated to singles would be great.

[@PrimordialTruth]

Love this series, keeping CSL alive!

[@MyAverageLife01]

I love these videos so far, and it is helpful to LGS's

[@veritas2782]

This video series is amazing! Keep it up Rudy. I am really enjoying these. Never thought I'd say that about commercial building shopping, but hey!

[@Kkwonee]

I have been enjoying the revenge of the card shop life's please keep doing more rudy!

[@skroggy]

Much love!

[@jennifer9084]

This is so insightful. Thanks for making these videos.

[@baconcube6109]

Very interesting video series. Looking forward to see more!

[@GiantMonsterGames]

I like this series. LIKE A LOT.

[@shanedonnelly6518]

I hope the store opens sometime in the near future so I can go check it out! It's close by!

[@Waggz74]

Wow. Even have the old intro from csl! Incredible work!

[@joshsimmons825]

I hope you keep doing this series. plz keep it going. I'm begging you Rudy. PLZ

[@DVS57REBEL]

great new series offers a different perspective. most kids don't understand what overhead and operating expenses are. they just want freebies and discounts. a business and customer/consumer need to understand one another to respect how and why things are.

[@JohnnyMayHymn]

RIP snappy press F to pay respects

[@trainern8173]

Nice! there's a local shop in my area virtually same concept in a scraggy area... Enough space to hold all kinds of Tournaments (which they do). But when you shop they seem to have a lot of inventory, BUT their online website dwarfs the invetory being sold in store. It's just kind of funny seeing the backroom more lively than the front with all the packing, labeling, computing going on in the Background...

[@FrostySumo]

Super informative Rudy! Liking this new series.

[@Yoonie565]

Dude, that passenger needs a seatbelt. Boxes lives matter!

[@shawndiaz7528]

??? Do not be like this

[@pharone1]

Really love this series

[@nicholaslanze6963]

We got the ground ladies and gentlemen! It's CSL!

[@TheBANDEMIC]

"am I gonna die?" low-key worried about you for a second lol!

[@mikeyjhilli]

Thanks for the video. that bag is where creepy rudy keeps the candy that he hands out.

[@dopedreamz]

Perfect Rudy. This is a great video

[@DarkApocalyptiaX]

glad to see Timmy's is doing well!

[@Joosterandom]

Love this series tbh

[@krinnphindalin6803]

If you get the corner, ask to knock out the dumb wall to make the corner go away. It would look way better.

[@BrandonFerrentino]

RUDDYYY thanks for these vids man im getting out the military and always wanted a game sgop thanks for showing the process so im not totally in the dark!!!

[@aoeking56]

thank you so much for doing this

[@leifwalker4929]

Please bring these back

[@ghostymushiplay2683]

Wow another great video! Will be watching out for episode 3 :)

[@mtg420]

Who else thinks Rudy will be at 100,000 subscribers by the end of this year?

[@christophstuwe4330]

MTG 420 well thought.

[@grannorbe6452]

Booster boxes falling down... this is a real Rudy video

[@killerreviewscom]

Actually, everything he said in this video is 100% spot on.

[@jorisvastre7994]

Rudy, great to see that you are talking about the locations, I was already wondering. What I am curious about, is your business plan. It is the first step when starting a new business and the way you are showing us everything, it sounds like you have one! :) How did you determine how much storage you need, you need a KZbin / filming area. Display area (What will be on display?) You want an unit which is at least 1500 square foot. That number is based on something... What will you be selling? Just TCG? What is your strategy on the booster boxes and more important: the singles! I would love to see you take it another step back (Or do a video later on in the series comparing the result with your business plan) and show us what your business plan is. What have you considered doing, things you decided to do and not to do. Setting goals and definitions what you want and where you want to build up to. Promotion and so on.... It is going to be a long wait untill the next episode... :(

[@viktaschaeffer8654]

Man. I need to go back to Florida. This series makes me miss it. :/

[@GeekifiedMTG]

So I was once stationed in Alaska and there was a "Comic Shop" near the entrance area to the post and it was a decent shop but damn they were always so buys due to the volume of customers from the base, to include me. Once I found out they had MTG I was there a few times a week and I believe (even off the beaten path) you will do great. Can't wait to come see it.

[@Whitty__]

I fucking love the sudle throw back to card shop life. Meme rudy is the best ,rudy, and I think that is the rudy that has been born from this.

[@mtgfoilcommander6338]

Being next to the navy base is going to make you a killing, when I was visiting I had to take a 20$ taxi to the nearest place. Great location bro!

[@ryanthankyou6956]

God I love your show thank you thank you keep up the awesomeness Rudy!

[@michaelchung5388]

You are bang on about foot traffic. In the long term, you will benefit more because you are a destination location. Word of mouth will spread like wildfire and your customers aren't everyday joes walking around in busy areas.

[@BOBSMITH-YouTubeStoleMyHandle]

I like this series. I wish it was out when I opened my shop. I am glad its closed because of stress, but I had to learn as i went and I made many mistakes. I am sure this will help many upstarts in the future. Also I would like an episode talking about game store drama. How do you limit it? Also how do you keep employees from starting drama or getting caught up in it? Keep up the good work!!!!!

[@duuuuuuuuuh135315]

Rudy, these outside videos make me miss FL. If and when I return to the homeland, I'm surely going to drop by Timmy's Emporium and flash you.

[@neildenton5524]

I learned it at TICAM, Taxes, Insurance and Common Area Maintenance... or rather a way we can charge you 14% more per square foot and give you nothing for it.

[@slightly_handy2109]

Great video series.

[@pheonix2037]

I know exactly where that is!!!!! Im moving there next month!

[@evanorie535]

Green screen skills on point in this vid.

[@mikemadorma318]

wow congrats on making the moves with opening a brick and motor location good luck

[@kevinjohnson2054]

great series, thanks for sharing. :)

[@DarkseidComicsofficial]

Love those early MM 2017 boxes!

[@MysticLeviathan]

RIP Timmy's Emporium.

[@seanm.matthews3694]

Good show on the MM box. Also, no matter where you put your store, anywhere near a Military Base soldiers will come to it.

[@killerreviewscom]

I opened up my own shop almost a year ago now. He's so right about property owners sitting on an empty units for years as apposed to working with tenants on price. So dumb.

[@zagzeg]

Love it.

[@LastAirshipGames]

The sounds of freedom... a P-3 Orion or P-8 Poseidon from NAS Jacksonville flying over the river.

[@GDPanda69]

I am ROCK-HARD for that upcoming lease review video! Show me them hot, hot renewal options. SNDA's? Option to purchase? I'm tellin' ya, folks just don't know how good it gets...

[@JimmyTheSaintDailyVideos]

LOL I noticed several landmarks in the first couple minutes of this video looking out the back glass of your truck. I used to live over that way some 20 years ago. Went to school at FCCJ Kent, right down the street from where you were driving. Small world, and the interwebs keeps making it smaller and smaller.

[@SAM-ru4vx]

Pro: the location has free security! the unit next door is a Jui Jitsu gym.

[@vxicepickxv]

OLE SammyOLE That's the unit he's eyeballing.

[@Tucsonwolfman]

Rudy! Right angles! you gotta have right angles!

[@CPGRAPPLE]

You got me ... I subscribed based on this series ... if it becomes what I hope then I will also become a patron!

[@enjoisk8a911]

Love the TWoo shout outs, didnt realize you guys were mutual fans

[@bucketheadkfc]

Great content , good information, awesome production quality, honesty, Handsome Rudy....Timmy loves full-art lands, but McDonalds doesnt care.