I'd estimate that, on a monthly basis, our customer base is roughly 2/3 regulars and 1/3 new customers, but we also have a subgroup of our regulars that we'll see maybe once or twice a year, like clockwork, for particular seasons, sales, or events. Being a friendly local game store, there are folks who we see in our store and play area for 4-6 hours two or three times a week. We also have folks who have been shopping our store for almost 15 years who we only see on the first weekend of December but they'll buy board games by the armfull to give to all of their loved ones as gifts at the holidays.
As for being a regular myself, I try to give my business to the small businesses in the neighborhood around my store. I'm often running out for a cup of coffee from the new cafe that opened a few doors down from my store or nipping out for lunch (and sometimes a cocktail) at the restaurant just a few doors down the block in the opposite direction. This allows me face-time to chat with other business owners so that we can all stay in the loop on neighborhood happenings and share opportunities.
Mindi Rogers Green [she/they]
Managing Partner
Jupiter Games - Friendly Local Game Store & Event Center
A place for all who
โค๏ธ games, specializing in board & card games, roleplaying books & miniatures, tabletop wargaming models, paints & hobby tools, dice, and more!
https://JupiterGames.Shop
