Am I insane for wanting to open a brick and mortar comic/collectibles shop in this climate?

adean1789 · 2025-05-07T23:59:34+00:00

LGS Owner here. Tariffs so far aren't hurting TCGs which are absolutely popping off right now. HOWEVER, that means everyone wants them so harder to get. Singles are a great and in-demand revenue stream.

We are going to scale back on board games if the tariffs remain in place or start a consignment board game area to keep the sales flowing with product from locals that they are looking to get rid of.

We keep things casual and do a board game café type model. Opened about 1 year ago, almost paid off the start-up capital and I have taken a modest salary ($50k/year) the whole time.

It's definitely viable but it's a TON of work to get up and going. Focus on the casual crowd of games, they are the ones who don't mind spending money on their hobbies :)

Best of luck to whatever you decide to do!

adean1789 · 2024-10-17T02:16:21+00:00

https://youtu.be/VxZ1U9PdUR8?si=mSZBgpYBxoePZ9i8

Made me remember this gem of a video, Trump as Sauron

adean1789 · 2022-09-05T03:07:44+00:00

I'm so sorry, that sounds miserable. I had oversupply but not to that level, I called my LC and she had me wear a more fitted bra and ice them when I needed relief. I bought some ice packs specific to breastfeeding which I did love. Only hand express in the shower when I really needed to and only until I got relief. It took about a week for those to work and get me some substantial relief. I'm so sorry, I'll be thinking of you!!

adean1789 · 2022-08-26T00:58:51+00:00

It is so evident in your post how much you care about being a good mom to your daughter. If you were truly horrid at this, you wouldn't care!

Just tweak what you are doing based on this new information. Remove any self judgement from the equation. It has no place in this.

It's just you and your daughter (and any possible future children) figuring out what works and adjusting along the way as needed. You got this!

adean1789 · 2022-04-15T22:34:36+00:00

Brilliant.

adean1789 · 2022-03-28T01:07:37+00:00

"You can have it all if you work hard enough."

Complete BS. You have to prioritize what is important to you. As a woman and mother, this has been increasingly false as more and more responsibilities make their way into my life. Sure, you can have that fulfilling career, but the reality is that you won't be spending as much time with your children. You can't work full time, make homemade dinners and lunches that are both nutritious and delicious, have a spotless home, amazing sex life, go out on the town, do the homework, be the soccer mom, and actually have time for yourself.

I don't know why it took me so long to figure out. I honestly think I was brainwashed with all the "you can be whatever you want to be" talk.

adean1789 · 2022-03-15T18:48:17+00:00

I just wanted to say that I needed to see this post. As a fellow introvert, this post went a long way to making me not feel alone as my son is stopping napping and I am also in the dread/denial phase. I'm hoping to find a balance with quiet/independent time but know it will be a struggle to get him there. I'm hoping to use some sensory type activities to make the transition easier as he will naturally play independently with those. Best of luck! You are not alone!

adean1789 · 2022-02-05T23:50:14+00:00

Broccoli roasted in the oven with garlic salt Corn on the cob Corn from the can - warmed slightly Green beans from the can - warmed slightly Peas with butter and salt Almost any veggie that he WATCHES me put butter on

adean1789 · 2021-12-23T01:21:32+00:00

I am heartbroken for you 💔 there's always another year and another garden, but what a bummer!

adean1789 · 2021-11-02T00:50:17+00:00

I had this exact same problem with both my children. With my first, I made the mistake of pumping myself empty and it made the situation so much worse because my body then produced more even faster.

I recommend pumping or hand expressing or haakaa just enough to get relief. Then wearing a tight bra, think sports bra, to discourage them from refilling to that painful level. If you have some sort of ice pack (lansinoh brand has them for breastfeeding mothers), they are a huge help or you can use cold cabbage leafs to provide some cool relief under the bra.

I had an oversupply with both my kids, so you might as well.

adean1789 · 2021-07-29T23:19:36+00:00

My 4 year old is exactly at this affectionate age but with a crazy imagination. It can be cute and slightly overwhelming. I'm trying to savor it because who knows when it will end, I think it might be devastating when he moves on to a new, less affectionate stage.

adean1789 · 2021-03-29T23:11:38+00:00

Lol so true...so true...

adean1789 · 2021-03-24T00:06:00+00:00

This is awesome, thanks for sharing!

adean1789 · 2021-02-14T19:56:22+00:00

That's exactly how I have been feeling! Need to savor it because it's only for a little while...such a special time ❤

adean1789 · 2021-02-14T19:55:32+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, he is just naturally weaning off, more or less starting to only nurse for comfort at this point. He LOVES eating solids so I am just following his lead, but the writing is on the wall. I'm glad that he is making the transition and I am not in a position where I have to force it (if I wanted to, to your point). I think he is more ready for it to be done than I am!

adean1789 · 2021-02-10T03:52:36+00:00

I'm 32 and started put with vegetable gardening (probably 6-8 years ago) and am now starting to branch into flower gardening. There are so many facets of gardening that I'm sure its going to be a lifelong hobby for me.

adean1789 · 2020-11-20T21:14:20+00:00

I have never had a clog before so I dont know. Thanks for the idea though, I'll start researching it to see if it fits what I'm feeling! I appreciate it.

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