Sales Strategies
Who Says There is No Margin Selling Video Games?
Whenever someone asks for advice on how to get into the industry, one of the first things they are told is that there is no money to be made selling video games, they are told to stay away and find something else, something less competitive. Ironically this advice is often dispensed by people who have little or no experience in the video games industry. In all fairness, If you was to check the wholesale price for any new release, add the VAT and then check the same title on eBay, you don't need
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Selling On Amazon - A Beginners Guide
Selling on Amazon could present you and your new business with a huge opportunity. Amazon.co.uk is the UK's largest entertainment site and boasts one of the largest ranges of video games and accessories in the UK, thanks partly to its extensive marketplace. Because of this Amazon is often the first stop for many consumers when shopping for entertainment products online.
Amazon is believed to better for the newer seller, if nothing else Amazon's system is much simpler and user friendly. It also
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Recession Proof Sector?
The Video games market was often thought of as a recession proof sector, thanks mainly to the pre-owned model. When times are good consumers have no problems spending their disposal income on the latest Games Movies and Gadgets. When times are hard and consumers are strapped for cash they are happy to release the monetary value of there old Games and Gadgets. A business model that is strong when the economy is thriving, even stronger when the economy is not doing quite as well.
On paper at
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Getting the most out of the pre-owned market
The pre owned market is most profitable part of the gaming industry for small independent traders. In some cases its the only think keeping their heads above water. It has been estimated that there is approximately £1.8 Billion worth of pre owned games in the UK alone. Something the savvy indie is able to capitalise on. Here are a few ideas to get you going.
Buy anything that comes your way - The golden rule when buying and trading games has to be buy anything that comes your way. Offering something
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Are You A Multi-Channel Retailer?
Whether you have a retail store, a market stall or trade on line, looking at multi channel retail (i.e. selling your goods via more than one sales channel) is a great way to open up additional revenue streams and make your brand visible to a whole new customer base.
No matter what stage you are at within your business, it’s likely that there will be multiple sales channels available to you. I know of people who have a retail store who do a Sunday market. Most market traders will sell on eBay to
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