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Old March 21, 2011, 06:16 PM
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Default Start a Game Thrift

Here is an off the wall idea for you.


Of course I'm going to say CHATTELING. But in your instance, I'll get specific.


This idea has no out of pocket expense, just use your printer and some paper.


Divide the paper into 8 parts (two columns by four) Now write the following:


I BUY GAMES. HIGHEST CASH PAID.
CALL “Sonny Boy” at 555-1212


Then copy and paste this ad into all 8 areas. Print out several copies. Cut out the “cards”. Have your son distribute these at the school, to friends, at college dorms, frat houses.


Take a ride to the retail stores, and especially the “used” game stores, like Game Stop for example and see what the different games are selling for and what they are buying and paying. This is your research.


Now offer the first kids with a specific game, say Tiger Woods Golf, a premium price which is more than they could get at Game Stop. After the first acquistion, you drop the amount you pay way lower.


With just a couple of hundred dollars, you've created a Game Thrift for you and your son.


Now start to SELL and to RENT the games out. Once you have a stockpile you can have a private lending library, for a set fee per month. Depending on where you live, this could grow.


Once a quarter, have a GAME DAY TOURNAMENT. This would involving renting a hall, having different games that could be entered, an entry fee, donated or wholesale prizes...and once a year host a BIG Tournament, offering some really cool prizes, like Apple stuff (of any kind).


Since he is involved in gaming, chances are he is up on the latest and knows the market. Easy to learn after a few visits to the game stores.


Another piece of chattel you can look at are BMX Bikes. LOTS of these on the market, a large demand for them, simple to transport, easy to sell. All the better if he gets into “fixing” them up...he could create a nice sideline business for you both...or you could become the bike expert.


I think you need to create a money making opportunity which will hold his interest, keep him involved, a part of a big market, something you can continue to do when he leaves the nest or moves away.


Think of GAMING as one possibility. Musical instruments (if you have time to learn about them), BIKES or maybe even used Apple Cell phones. Take advantage of what your son knows and likes and it will be a lot easier to lead him to water he wants to drink. Good luck.

Start with chatteling as a fast cash opportunity to learn and teach some of the skills of operating a business.

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