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I had that happen in January, I built my own bookstore.
what is that, like 10% of the cost?
They meant a “little library” for the front of their house.
The little free library I did for under $500. 😉
Nice!
How much could a bookstore cost Michael, $10?
Nope, I opened a full bookstore for less than $10,000. The other $40+ is operating funds. I can keep this going for some time!
Huh? How?
How do you open a bookstore for under $10,000?
Well, first you find a location with $600 a month rent. LOL.
Floor was $350 and $500 to install it. Bookshelves were $1,100. UV window tint to protect the product was $500.
From there it's a matter of setting up accounts with major wholesalers and ordering product.
Most folks don't realize this, but in general, the markup on books is around 35% to 55% depending on the publisher and the service.
I bought a bunch of nice Halloween stock for $6.50 a book, retail is $28.95, which is ridiculous. I'm selling them for $12.95 and still making money on them.
I love it. A Blacks Books fantasy of mine.
Do you have the little book of calm?