Rented a Spot in a Local Antique/Collectibles Shop

[Den82]

One of the reasons why I have not been posting in the Market Place is because last January, I rented out a display cabinet at a local Antiques/Collectibles Mall. It's a pretty big place I've been going to for years now. 11,000 square feet and 2 floors with 60+ dealers.

Sadly February wasn't a good month. I barely made the rent, which really, really sucks. March is looking a better though.

Eventually I'd like to get more high end stuff in there. Although stuff does move faster on eBay. I originally got the space because I thought it would be good for stuff I didn't think would be worth selling on eBay and smaller things. For example, selling common NES games on eBay for $3 isn't worth the time, but they sell like crazy at $5 each in the store. Same with loose figures. I quickly realized that I would not be able to make it unless I started to put bigger, more quality items in. So I moved a lot of my eBay inventory in it.

My dad also buys and sells, but is not computer savy at all and my mother had a Depression Glass collection for years she's been wanting to sell, so I figured this would be a good way to do all that. The pics show mostly my stuff.

[Werewolf]

Neat stuff. I always liked the old Kenner Wampa. Cute toy.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Looks nice. A good, eclectic mix of stuff that should appeal to a broad audience.

My wife and I have toyed with this. She sells and trades MUCH more than me, so our booth would be pretty Barbie heavy.

Chris

[toys2cool]

very cool, just curious how much rent is it for a shelf like that? there's an antique mall here that does the same thing so I want to compare

[Sideshow Spock]

very cool, just curious how much rent is it for a shelf like that? there's an antique mall here that does the same thing so I want to compare

The massive antique mall that my wife and I visit every few weeks has 1000 dealers, and they charge $50/month for a display case comparable to what Den82 is using.

You'd think that given all those dealers, you'd see a fair amount of Mego, right? Nope. Been a couple yrs since I've seen anything worth a damn.

[Den82]

The space is bigger than what is shown in the picture. There is another side equal to what is shown and also two shelves at the bottom and I can put stuff on top of the case and on the floor in front of it as well.

It's $125 a month. The space is of course only as good as the stuff you have in it. If I do not get good stuff in it, then I will fail.

March seems pretty good so far. But if in the future it doesn't start to improve, I will just have to leave and strictly do eBay

[toys2cool]

yea for $125 you're gonna have to work your butt off in thrift shops and flea markets to get new inventory every week.....but not a bad price

[toys2cool]

$50 is a sweet deal

The massive antique mall that my wife and I visit every few weeks has 1000 dealers, and they charge $50/month for a display case comparable to what Den82 is using.

You'd think that given all those dealers, you'd see a fair amount of Mego, right? Nope. Been a couple yrs since I've seen anything worth a damn.

[Den82]

For the last two months, I've been driving to Jersey for a monthly auction to get stuff. However, this month it looks as if I will not be able to attend. I might go, but I am not sure. I have two days to decide if it will be a good idea or not.

[Zemo]

125 is not bad, on Long Island right? How do your sales get handled, I mean your not there right?

[megoat]

Cool. Antique Mall is part of my hustle as well. I basically run lots of lower end items--knick knacks, records and vintage clothes. If you can get it going it's totally worthwhile. I looked over my numbers from last year and figured I was turning about $300 profit a month. Not bad considering you don't have to work it......keep at it!

[kerowack]

Where is it? I'm in patchogue!

[luey]

I do have a couple of booths around here, one even lets me put my cards on the case asking to buy toys... No rent, just commission on the sales...

[Den82]

Where is it? I'm in patchogue!

Well, then you aren't far. It's in....PATCHOGUE!

Remember Yesteryears
46 East Main St
Patchogue

Another dealer who I've known for a few years just moved in too. He has a lot of vintage toys and video games, including Dukes Megos.

[kerowack]

I'm there a lot!!! The one on main street? I almost bought a power lord there a few weeks ago. I'll be there tomorrow actually...I'll keep an eye out.