New Video Game Trader store in Buford, GA + exclusive grand opening party

[videogametrader]

Hello everyone,

 

Within a week or two Video Game Trader will be opening a new store in Burford, GA. We are in the final stages of securing our space on Buford Highway. We will be selling video games from the 1970's to today, with an emphasis on the retro games and consoles. In our plans in also a Gaming area where we will have multiple flat screens and will hold weekly tournaments. This game center will probably open after Christmas.

 

We are planning a grand opening party, but would have limited room (fire regulations). So if you would like to attend this invitation only event, please private message me. You can also email me at vgtradernj at gmail dot com

 

If you are part of a band that can play video game themes and mixes, or DJ and want some free exposure, please contact me as we may have live music.

 

We will also be giving away coupons and copies of our magazine. We will be treating this like a mini video game expo, so feel free to bring some fodder to sell and trade.

 

If all goes well, we will hold events like this monthly, or quarterly.

 

Thanks,

 

Tom Sansone

www.videogametrader.com

www.vgtradermag.com

[videogametrader]

Here is a picture of what our sign will look like on our space.

 

[Metal Ghost]

Congratulations! Sounds like an exiciting time and a dream come true. While being up in NY is going to keep me from coming and showing support, I'll be rooting for a successful launch!

[Rev]

Hey! I used to live in Buford, Not too far from the new Braves stadium on GA 20 and 85, Now i live near athens, but I work all over Hall,Gwinnett and Athens even in Atlanta from time to time, needless to say I will be visiting your store when I can. Where on Buford hwy will you be? That Plaza your shop will be in looks familar. Is it past where that Kmart is (still open?) on the right?

 

And thanks for opening this store! Play n trade closed there this year and now there is just 2 Gamestops there.

 

Any intellivision stuff there?

[videogametrader]

Hey! I used to live in Buford, Not too far from the new Braves stadium on GA 20 and 85, Now i live near athens, but I work all over Hall,Gwinnett and Athens even in Atlanta from time to time, needless to say I will be visiting your store when I can. Where on Buford hwy will you be? That Plaza your shop will be in looks familar. Is it past where that Kmart is (still open?) on the right?

 

And thanks for opening this store! Play n trade closed there this year and now there is just 2 Gamestops there.

 

Any intellivision stuff there?

 

Actually there were 2 PnT stores in the area that closed. Seems lots of them have closed over the last few years. I have not seen a Kmart but we are in the same plaza as Sears.

[videogametrader]

Congratulations! Sounds like an exiciting time and a dream come true. While being up in NY is going to keep me from coming and showing support, I'll be rooting for a successful launch!

 

Thanks

[videogametrader]

Update.

 

The address is:

 

1328 Buford Highway, Suite 116, Buford GA 30518 (Some GPSs show it to be in Sugar Hill). It is in the same strip mall as Sears.

 

The phone number will be (770)271-0112. It wont be active till tomorrow.

 

As always the website is www.VideoGameTrader.com.

 

I will be there most of the time this week unpacking and shipping internet orders. If anyone wants to stop by and say hi, please feel free.

[the.golden.ax]

I'll come see y'all one day. You are 3h 55m away. Right now my back can't handle that drive.

[videogametrader]

Update.

 

The address is:

 

1328 Buford Highway, Suite 116, Buford GA 30518 (Some GPSs show it to be in Sugar Hill). It is in the same strip mall as Sears.

 

The phone number will be (770)271-0112. It wont be active till tomorrow.

 

As always the website is www.VideoGameTrader.com.

 

I will be there most of the time this week unpacking and shipping internet orders. If anyone wants to stop by and say hi, please feel free.

 

http://www.videogame...tendo/Gamecube/

 

$52 for Medal of Honor Frontline for the GC... seriously? I assume that's a typo...

 

http://www.videogame...w/Sega/Genesis/

 

$40 for World of Illusion... sounds waaaay over

 

 

$55 for Jurassic Park on the Saturn...

 

 

 

Sorry, OP.... I think some of your prices are extremely wishful thinking based.

Good luck I guess

 

The gamecube game i need to update the price as it was inventoried last year, and it is New/Sealed. The Genesis game is brand new/ sealed that is why it is that price - gets $40 on ebay. Retail store prices are usually a little higher than online/ebay. The Jurassic Park is also sealed and is priced comparable to amazon prices.

[videogametrader]

I'll come see y'all one day. You are 3h 55m away. Right now my back can't handle that drive.

 

Hope to see you when your back is feeling better.

[videogametrader]

Our temporary sign (banner) is now up. The real sign should be up in a week or two. Next week i should be in the store everyday packing orders and setting up fixtures. If anyone wants to stop buy, feel free. We already had a few visitors from NintendoAge.

[videogametrader]

Ok, So we don't have our actual light-up sign installed yet (there is a banner up) and we still have some organization and decorating of the inside of the store to do, but we are now open!

 

1328 Buford Highway, Suite 116, Buford GA 30518 (Next to Sears)

Our hours are: Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm and Friday-Saturday 11am - 9pm. We are closed on Sunday.

 

We are still planning a "party" but i think we are going to have this in January. Stay Tuned.

[Metal Ghost]

Hey, congratulations on the 'soft' opening. Hope things are going well so far. As I'm sure you are already aware (but it never hurts to reiterate) remember that business may be slow at first. It usually takes a while for word to get out. But keep the faith!

[videogametrader]

Hey, congratulations on the 'soft' opening. Hope things are going well so far. As I'm sure you are already aware (but it never hurts to reiterate) remember that business may be slow at first. It usually takes a while for word to get out. But keep the faith!

 

Thanks!

 

And yea, i already knew that but thanks anyway. I had a store in Brick NJ for a little while so i know about that. However, we are going to start local advertising in October so that should help.

 

Having said that, Saturday was much busier than i expected it to be.

[videogametrader]

I am pleased to finally be able to make this announcement:

 

After much negotiation, J2Games.com LLC, the leader in online classic videogame sales, has agreed to a merger with Video Game Trader LLC, the other leading online video game retailer and magazine.

 

Under the new agreement and upcoming new branding, the new company is pleased to bring you the following:

 

1. Increased presence online via J2Games.com and Videogametrader.com websites with over 17,000 videogame related games, systems and accessories for sale!

 

2. Continue print presence with the Quarterly printed Video Game Trader magazine and price guide as well as the monthly Video Game Trader online magazine

 

3. The first of the new retail game stores WITH gaming center (all MLG spec’d equipment) – first store opening in Buford, Georgia Sept 2012 (with gaming center coming in 2013), with others to follow.

 

4. Continued online presence via Amazon.com and eBay branded stores.

 

5. Locator service for those hard to find items.

 

 

We hope you are as excited about this partnership as we are. We look forward to helping our customers and collectors find the items they most seek. Official grand opening details to follow.

 

Happy Gaming!

 

Jay – J2Games.com

Tom – Videogametrader.com

[videogametrader]

I've seen that Videogametrader site before.... sorry to sound like an ass, but it looks like every other video game online store that doesn't offer real pics of the items they're selling. I do not support stores with stock photos.... for good reason.

 

I am sorry you wont support our small store. However, i don't know of any video game business that doesn't use stock photos for a majority of their items. I can understand someone wanting to see a picture of an expensive or rare item, but few people ever need to see a picture of the actual Rad Racer cart for NES, for example.

 

Besides, if anyone has ever asked for a picture, we have always provided it. And if you want to see what the item actually looks like, you can always come down to the store.

 

Tom

 

PS. Didn't your mom teach you that if you couldn't say anything nice, not to say anything at all?

[Protoplasym]

I am sorry you wont support our small store. However, i don't know of any video game business that doesn't use stock photos for a majority of their items. I can understand someone wanting to see a picture of an expensive or rare item, but few people ever need to see a picture of the actual Rad Racer cart for NES, for example.

 

Besides, if anyone has ever asked for a picture, we have always provided it. And if you want to see what the item actually looks like, you can always come down to the store.

 

Tom

 

PS. Didn't your mom teach you that if you couldn't say anything nice, not to say anything at all?

 

Seriously? There are thousands on ebay that use real photos. In my experience, the less reputable stores will use stock photos. People who are ignorant of making proper item grades, and don't understand what truly constitutes a certain item description... those types of sellers will hide behind stock photos because it's easier for them to do so. The biggest excuse is time... which is understandable. The fact remains though, if you don't have the time to properly present an item/product to a potential customer, then you can't honestly expect to have the same amount of interest in your items for sale, as you would had you taken the time to take in depth pics combined with quality item descriptions.

 

Your assumption is flawed for a myriad of reasons, the main one being that most people simply want to see what they're buying unless they 'know' 100% that the item will be as advertised, and guess what.... video game stores with stock photos are notorious for 'not' properly describing items... what a suprise, because a picture would clarify those situations in mere seconds.

 

 

If I have to ask for pics to be provided while looking over potentially hundreds of items, then you've just asked ME to 'work' to support your business. Why would I ever take that kind of time out of my day, if YOU, the business owner don't see the value in taking the time to take pics of the items you're attempting to sell. Your mindset (imho) potentially/mostlikely speaks volumes about the quality of your product.

 

9/10 - when I buy something with no pic, it comes in less than described condition, or it is more than likely damaged or dirty in some way.

 

 

PS. Didn't your Mom teach you that the Customer is always right?

[godslabrat]

PS. Didn't your Mom teach you that the Customer is always right?

 

I hope not. The man who coined that expression died penniless. Very poor business advice.

[videogametrader]

Seriously? There are thousands on ebay that use real photos. In my experience, the less reputable stores will use stock photos. People who are ignorant of making proper item grades, and don't understand what truly constitutes a certain item description... those types of sellers will hide behind stock photos because it's easier for them to do so. The biggest excuse is time... which is understandable. The fact remains though, if you don't have the time to properly present an item/product to a potential customer, then you can't honestly expect to have the same amount of interest in your items for sale, as you would had you taken the time to take in depth pics combined with quality item descriptions.

 

Your assumption is flawed for a myriad of reasons, the main one being that most people simply want to see what they're buying unless they 'know' 100% that the item will be as advertised, and guess what.... video game stores with stock photos are notorious for 'not' properly describing items... what a suprise, because a picture would clarify those situations in mere seconds.

 

 

If I have to ask for pics to be provided while looking over potentially hundreds of items, then you've just asked ME to 'work' to support your business. Why would I ever take that kind of time out of my day, if YOU, the business owner don't see the value in taking the time to take pics of the items you're attempting to sell. Your mindset (imho) potentially/mostlikely speaks volumes about the quality of your product.

 

9/10 - when I buy something with no pic, it comes in less than described condition, or it is more than likely damaged or dirty in some way.

 

 

PS. Didn't your Mom teach you that the Customer is always right?

 

With the exception of the eBay marketplace, and Craigslit, the vast majority of retailers do not provide actual photos of items. It just would take too much time to take a physical picture of each and every item. And what happens when i have 10 copies of a game? Am i supposed to have 10 pictures of the item?

 

Amazon is probably one of the largest, if not the largest, online marketplace. And stock photos is what they use.

 

I don't mean to be rude, but it sounds to me that you don't have a whole lot of business experience. I have been selling video games since 1999.

[Protoplasym]

With the exception of the eBay marketplace, and Craigslit, the vast majority of retailers do not provide actual photos of items. It just would take too much time to take a physical picture of each and every item. And what happens when i have 10 copies of a game? Am i supposed to have 10 pictures of the item?

 

Amazon is probably one of the largest, if not the largest, online marketplace. And stock photos is what they use.

 

I don't mean to be rude, but it sounds to me that you don't have a whole lot of business experience. I have been selling video games since 1999.

 

If your description of said items is on point and applicable, then I will agree with you that a pic isn't 'truly' necessary. The fact that most descriptions are stock as well does not help the customer know what they're getting.

 

I don't shop on Amazong, never have... never will. 9/10, the sellers look like middlemen upon middlemen, with stock everything photos/descriptions... no thanks.

 

 

Not selling video games.

[the.golden.ax]

And stock photos is are what they use.

 

Fixed that for you... wait, I thought this was a nitpicking thread. I just realized it wasn't. Sorry about that.

 

Please, check out this new local game store if you get a chance. Anything is better than gamestop.

 

*this post is 100% satire, and meant to be taken in a light joking spirit, where people of ANY COLOR or gender including those with all colors and genders at the same time can laugh about misspellings, grammar mistakes, what their mothers did or did not teach them, and of coarse most importantly Game Stop... yes Game Stop. The bearded lady of the video game industry. Pay allot to come see the freak show, and leave disappointed that you just wasted your money on a brief moment of stupidity*

 

Wait, what did I just say?

 

[videogametrader]

Fixed that for you... wait, I thought this was a nitpicking thread. I just realized it wasn't. Sorry about that.

 

Please, check out this new local game store if you get a chance. Anything is better than gamestop.

 

*this post is 100% satire, and meant to be taken in a light joking spirit, where people of ANY COLOR or gender including those with all colors and genders at the same time can laugh about misspellings, grammar mistakes, what their mothers did or did not teach them, and of coarse most importantly Game Stop... yes Game Stop. The bearded lady of the video game industry. Pay allot to come see the freak show, and leave disappointed that you just wasted your money on a brief moment of stupidity*

 

Wait, what did I just say?

 

 

Perfect.

[evilevoix]

You guys were in brick, I miss you guys!!!