The Brutal Reality of Owning a Video Game Store

Thanks a bunch to Mark for having us out, check out his store if you're in the Fort Myers area!

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[Falisz]

This guy is everything Phoenix resale wishes to be but can’t be because of greed.

[busyworksbeats]

I hope that owner 10X his sales this year! So glad he shared his experience

[iCipher]

the guy has the right mindset for business, I wish him the best

[UntitledKirk]

Now THIS is a video game store
> shelves stocked with games people ACTUALLY want to buy AND at fair prices
> passionate, friendly, knowledgeable owner you could talk to for hours
> store is clean, inviting and well organized
> not a single Funko Pop in sight
OTHER VIDEO GAME STORE OWNERS/CHAINS: TAKE NOTES

[SuperSteve]

Game stores in the 89s/ 90s were the place to hang out at the weekends, to see and play, the latest and upcoming games.

[Phisherman]

I like the clean look of the store and how it’s not filled with a bunch of worthless toys.

[orlie]

This guy is 100% on the dot for the flea market experience. Back in the early 2000s I was so excited to spot any hidden game gems for cheap. Nowadays, every booth is practically the same and are all selling for retail price.

[CozyCosmicat]

I have to compliment Mark, his store is very clean, all his games seem to have intact packaging and labels, it really does feel like you look to sell quality pieces over just accepting and selling games that end up as shelf fillers XD good job! I hope business goes well for you! If I ever headed your direction, would LOVE to visit

[no_one_from_nowhere]

I agree about how rewarding it can be. I’ve sold two games where the customer was literally crying bc they were so happy to have the game that they played with their late father. That was one of the best feelings in the world, to be able to sell them the game that means so much to them.

[adamabou-nasr]

"My home business nearly ended my marriage. This is my Nintendo 64 section." Beautiful transition 😩👌 (~3:30)

[oldtwinsna]

The genuine customer service shines with this guy. Way too many grumpy small store owners with a "get out of here" attitude that go belly up and wonder why they failed.

[kristopherbras]

I think it's insightful when you talk about the way video games help us recapture the feeling of being safe, in our mom's basement, playing Nintendo. When I look at my life, I always play video games more when I need relief from feeling overwhelmed with adulting.

[volenteertjm]

These videos are so freaking amazing. People speaking openly about business is a good thing. Loved this guy and this interview! Rooting for you

[raloway]

“It’s summer outside, it’s beautiful, school outs, you don’t have responsibilities, don’t have bills, moms making dinner “……. Bro I felt that to the CORE .💔

[KooriGraywolf]

I am blown away by how emotionally vulnerable and how real he can get for an interview. What a passionate dude, wish him all the success in the world

[MarkVirgulto]

I'm a Tech for a big vending company. I mainly do machine prep, installs, removals, repairs, and build micro-markets. We have 3600+ machines and 100+ markets so you can imagine we are in all types of buildings and locations, with many types of machines. I'ved moved a lot of machines, spinning through doorways, stair jobs, all types of equipment, coolers, double doors, freezers, Ice machines. This was very good beginner advice. I love the "measure twice, cut once" analogy. All your advice is very seasoned, I still come back to your videos time and time again. Thanks a bunch! Sometimes it's hard to get good insight on the nitty gritty of vending because some techs don't relinquish what they know. Luckily my boss, like yourself, is an open book. I'll be that way down the road when I'm running the show. Your doing a great service to the vending community. Please keep it up 👍

[Ceo.hustle]

Sometime instagram and youtube makes it seem like business and reselling is easy. I really appreciate you and others being transparent in the process. It shows how much passion drives us

[joshmiller]

This guy deserves to make it. I hope the community continues to support him.

[jebancoro]

I wish every video game seller is like him. He truly cares for his customers.

[TruenoJon]

The best thing about stores like this and guys like this is that it’s not a pre recorded, it’s not a script like it is these days at a game store like a GameStop. I feel like guys that take there business serious and know there product can make genuine recommendations to someone that’s casually looking for a retro experience or even new gen gaming. I feel like it’s better to get to know your customers and have a base but also grow with new customers and build a relationship. Best of luck with the store. I absolutely love this