Hello,
So this is still a bit early, but someday I dream of starting my own business on selling PC hardware and parts.
Simply put, the intent of my business is to be a locally owned and operated (by me) store front. Customers could come in and shop pre-built PC's, whether they were built by me or by a bigger manufacturer such as Dell or HP.
Customers would also have the flexibility of shopping for individual parts, tools, and peripherals including monitors. Additionally, I would even offer a in-store or in-home PC repair service.
The idea is I would be a direct competitor to stores such as Best Buy. Since in my state (Vermont) there is only one Best Buy store and it is just over an hour from where I live and the Staples store that's even closer doesn't offer much for computer hardware, I believe my store idea would have a fighting chance.
What I don't understand, and here's my real question: where can I purchase computers and parts from but still be able to turn a profit? Essentially, I would need to offer products at a price that would make tech savvy customers come to my store before going to NewEgg.com.
Thoughts? I know it's a lot to take in, but any help/input/criticism would be greatly appreciated!
-Jeff
So this is still a bit early, but someday I dream of starting my own business on selling PC hardware and parts.
Simply put, the intent of my business is to be a locally owned and operated (by me) store front. Customers could come in and shop pre-built PC's, whether they were built by me or by a bigger manufacturer such as Dell or HP.
Customers would also have the flexibility of shopping for individual parts, tools, and peripherals including monitors. Additionally, I would even offer a in-store or in-home PC repair service.
The idea is I would be a direct competitor to stores such as Best Buy. Since in my state (Vermont) there is only one Best Buy store and it is just over an hour from where I live and the Staples store that's even closer doesn't offer much for computer hardware, I believe my store idea would have a fighting chance.
What I don't understand, and here's my real question: where can I purchase computers and parts from but still be able to turn a profit? Essentially, I would need to offer products at a price that would make tech savvy customers come to my store before going to NewEgg.com.
Thoughts? I know it's a lot to take in, but any help/input/criticism would be greatly appreciated!
-Jeff
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