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For Free: Your Own Arcade - Not Kidding
wfg97079:
Its about 2 hours from me, but if I can help let me know
JoyMonkey:
Something doesn't sound right. Why would someone open up a brand new arcade in the middle of winter?
If it is turning a profit like he says, come summer time that place should be making a killing.
I hope this works out for you Peale, we could have a new meeting spot for the BYOAC New England meet-ups. If the dream does come true, I've a suggestion; caged go-go dancers!
RetroJames:
--- Quote from: JoyMonkey on February 01, 2005, 09:53:17 am ---Something doesn't sound right. Why would someone open up a brand new arcade in the middle of winter?
If it is turning a profit like he says, come summer time that place should be making a killing.
I hope this works out for you Peale, we could have a new meeting spot for the BYOAC New England meet-ups. If the dream does come true, I've a suggestion; caged go-go dancers!
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It has been open for 6 weeks. My money is on the idea that he has other interests, personal and business oriented, to see the area revitalized. I think it is a publicity stunt of sorts in order to draw attention to the town. If that is true, it is a good attention getter as I can assure you alot more people know about Claremont, NH today than did yesterday. From the pics on the town website and other resources it looks like a great little town.
SirPeale:
Claremont has been an up-and-down community for a while, much like it's sister town, Springfield, VT, where I grew up. A lot of businesses went away, because there wasn't anything driving them.
And I can definitely say Main Street (where this is located) is nearly deserted. I applaud this guy's efforts.
RayB:
Take note that it said the "games are rented". There's likely a contract there with the game supplier. Hopefully that could be ammended to allow x% to be your own 100% owned games, to reduce the overhead costs further. (Unless of course renting is the cheaper solution. It surely makes it easier to rotate inventory).
The problem with "dead" city centers like this is the need for what they call "destination" establishments. For example, Ikea is a destination store. People are willing to drive out there just for Ikea. It's then good for smaller businesses to set up shop around there, since people will be showing up for Ikea. In an area where it's all small shops with no one "name" to draw people to the area, then it's a battle to attract people and stay in business. So beware of that.
G'luck and keep us posted!