The Brutal Reality of Owning a Toy Store

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[tweedle]

The biggest take away I have to this video on why he is allowed to succeed compared to a lot of other stores is:
1. He is extremely frugal.
2. He owns his own store and land! The fact he doesn't need to pay rent probably saves him about 50-60k/year considering commercial real estate is priced or profit.
3. The man LOVES what he does.

[StuffGeekzStore]

Being fair with your customers is key to a successful business, and this man sounds like he is fair.

[davidlinnane]

I've seen several Toy Federation business walk through videos and this was the best one yet. Good questions. Ryan seemed very comfortable with you and really opened up. Great video!!

[bramcc]

I don't give a shit whatsoever about toys and I absolutely loved watching this. Fascinating inside look into a fascinating business. Thanks Caleb and Toy Federation guy.

[TheVega]

This guy literally has NO IDEA WHATS HAPPENING from the moment he started this to now and passion has just carried him this far, love it.

[GOSANDO]

One word ……. WOW, I’m 47 years old I would volunteer at your store Ryan I have more than 500 Transformers Vintage and Modern, Blessings on what you have accomplished and what you will accomplish 🙏🏽

[oldirtydave]

Probably the best walkthrough/ interview of toy federation on the web period! Great job man!

[aawasup]

I love to hear these types of stories of what it really takes to run a business.

[Chalor.]

With how it's all grown, it's crazy that I used to go to Ryan's house back when he just had a website, and his basement was his warehouse. He has a PROFOUND autograph collection - and we share a fascination with WWII. Man, I was such a nuisance to him and his family with taking such a ridiculous amount of time with picking out which items I'm gonna get...and he was over-the-top gracious with me being a burden while his family is upstairs ready to eat dinner.

I only live 30 minutes away, but have only been to his current store once, because I had a bad car accident years ago (had a mild stroke), and didn't have collision insurance. If I still had a car, you bet your sweet ass I'd be milling around his store, basking in its glory on a weekly. It's like a toy museum...but everything is for sale. Ryan is *_genuinely_* a really good guy.

[cylotron]

One of the big things I really appreciate about this man is the fact that he is honest and fair with his customers. There's so many people here on YouTube (and everywhere else for that matter) that take advantage of people and give them pennies on the dollar for their old toys, video games, comics, etc.... then brag about how they got a "deal of a lifetime". The world needs more honest people. 👍

[jayz]

You gotta stop cutting the guy off every time he’s in the middle of saying something bro. He’ll be about to say something interesting and get into more detail and you’ll hold up some random toy, like just stand and listen to what he’s saying lol

[AdjourArcane]

I run a toy booth and several online shops. All toys, for many years now. Getting inventory is HARD once you become successful. Ramping up was easy, growing past a certain spot is hard because people buy more than you can supply. This guy has mastered that by being in a spot people can find, which I envy. Also this store is beautifully displayed, something I try to do myself personally and people do comment on it. I'd love to open a shop myself, geared more towards toys for girls and women, a market that does exist by gets largely ignored because male collectors tend to be more plentiful. IMO. Owing the building is key as well as retail experience.

[M-im]

Ryan's passion, despite the hardship and doubters (especially from family), he is motivated to live what he loves. I hope to one day travel to Toy Federation, meet him, buy something from the backroom. That back room is crazy, but he has a vision that he sees to be great; inventory is a great problem to have as a seller, it's the avenues to take to sell them is difficult with limited time and money. Great interview

[erfan]

My family went on vacation to Maggie Valley, NC. Since I found Ryan’s channel on YouTube. I had to make a trip to Greer, SC. From the moment I entered Toy Federation, I was transported back to my childhood. Ryan and his team are super nice and very knowledgeable about their product. I honestly could’ve spent my entire bank account on the vintage Star Wars, Transformers, and so much more. I would definitely make a trip to the Toy Federation and put it on your bucket list. Can’t wait to go back.

[DukeRoofies]

Love what you do here. As I have gotten older I have slipped away from video games and toys to become a workaholic and family man. This has definitely brought me back to a healthy medium and I’ve started collecting again. Thank you.

[ethanwilliam]

I've been watching Ryan's channel for a while now and the one thing I really like about him is that he always treats his customers fairly. If they are selling and ask too little, he gives them more. He appraises the toys and then pays half. He's up front about that and the customers always seem to be pleased with the negotiations and final sale agreement. I don't collect and have no desire to but appreciate seeing the toys that I played with in the 80s. They'll often show something that I had but forgot about and it sends me down a nostalgic rabbit hole. The store is awesome and if I'm ever in the area, I'd love to stop in.

[Random_BillyBob]

I have been loving these business owner interviews that you have been doing. Keep it up!

[Mr_Rob_otto]

First time viewer of this channel and I have to say that the host/interviewer was very prepared, engaged and asked some great questions. I enjoyed that he picked up and featured some different toys. It is a toy shop after all and I’m in awe of the amount and variety of products he sells.

[OneofuuuuS]

I’ve loved watching some of these Toy Federation videos. Nostalgia is such a beautiful feeling. Dude is an archeologist, and a kind soul. I hope he continues to get to do what he does. Thanks for sharing your story. 🙌

[eriks]

Excellent video!!! I visited the store this past summer, and honestly, the owner and whole crew are really nice people. Super fair prices and also had the chance to make an offer which other stores don't accept offers at all. I know some people have criticized them due to the low prices they pay to the customers that go to the store to sell them vintage figures, but that's how the business works around a Toy/collectibles store. People think those businesses should pay them what they might seem on eBay or Toy shows.