I Want to Start a Gaming Shop

I would like to open a small game shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Here's the deal. There is already one store in the immediate area that has a lot of business. Therefore, I don't want to just do the same thing. I would like my store to do more than just sell games. Here are my ideas:

• focus on retro games, but also carry modern ones


• offer repair and cleaning services for broken consoles, old and new


• have great trade offers

The existing shop does all that. Here's what we would do differently:

• print covers for games when the owner doesn't have the packaging (we will have a supply of DVD/DS cases for all games; cartridge games will go in pre-made cardboard boxes based on measurements of the original ones); printing fee covers cost of supplies (paper, ink, etc.)


• print custom cover art by a commissioned artist


• carry a selection of board and card games


• hold gaming tournaments


• carry a selection of plastic model kits (probably just Gundam)


• demo indie games


• give discounts for frequent purchases


• have a small gaming-themed snack bar


• have a small arcade


• allow customers to try out games before buying

I would like the store to be located in downtown Bethlehem.



Now as I am a broke college graduate, how would I go about getting a loan? What's a reasonable amount? Should I ask my father for help (I don't know if he'd agree to it, but he can sure as hell loan me some cash). What about a Kickstarter campaign, and discounts for anyone who donates? I am reading up on business plans, but I could use some expertise.



By the way, the store will be called Krazy Kickback Games.