We lived in the SF Bay Area for more than thirty years, and only recently moved. I have never owned a record store but I have been in enough to know that, unless you just loved the movie "High Fidelity" and envy the lifestyle of its employees, a record store is a money pit. I recall two record stores in the Hayward area that moved three times each before finally quitting the business.
Like many on this forum, I have fantasized about owning a high-end stereo store. But, after talking with former store owners and employees about the business, I realize that it’s long hours, demanding customers and diminishing cash flow. I believe a record store would be similar, just more dimes and slower dollars. I did like the "Analogue Room" in San Jose, which is a great store for audiophile records.
Like many on this forum, I have fantasized about owning a high-end stereo store. But, after talking with former store owners and employees about the business, I realize that it’s long hours, demanding customers and diminishing cash flow. I believe a record store would be similar, just more dimes and slower dollars. I did like the "Analogue Room" in San Jose, which is a great store for audiophile records.