The store need to be nice. There are some things that attract me to a store.

Open layout - things aren't hidden from my first glance at the store
Blocks behind trade signs - I can see the exact block I need instead of wasting time reading all the actual sign
Good prices - at or under average market price. Overpriced goods=turn away
Stock- The store needs to have plenty of what I want. Make sure to have backup stock for the store.

I've always used redmarket first and then went on to blue but people have different opinions.

 

To add on to what @Jacob43365 has said, cheaper prices and good deals are what people are looking for. For example, you sell 32 baked potatoes for 20$.

 

Yes, so since the average price for baked potatoes is more like $1 each people will shop at your store because you sell them for almost 1/2 the price. Just make sure you can keep them in stock, and don't go at or below /sell hand price

 

This really hurts me bad Jacob - of course I don't care where you start, just make sure to stop by yellowmarket 2 :p

Casanova - always try to keep items in your signs as I have learned from experience. If your sign is empty, they can not buy from you.

 

Actually I usually also do /warp station12 first. I've spent thousands there [emoji2]

 

Congratulations casanova! If you lay your store out right and offer what is needed at a value price, you should have no problem succeeding in this adventure.
Wishing you the best of success!

 

Keep things organized and prioritized.

The front of your store, the first thing people see, should be the most competitive deals. Netherstars, exp, diamonds, emeralds, etc.

Keep items and building materials separate. Don't sell potions and cobblestone in the same place, it's cluttered and annoying.

Take advantage of your space and build your shop as large as possible and keep it as open and spacious as you can

Hope these help!​

 

Good deals on nether stars, EXP, diamonds, and emeralds were my main drivers of profit when I owned Station10. Albeit in a weird location (yellow2, second right), I had 3 other users nearby who advertised their stores when I wasn't online. I then tried to keep my prices competitive to drive interest when I wasn't online, and it turned a pretty penny.

Organization is key, and noting what you are buying and what's being sold is important too.

But seriously, you have a great location at the first row of green2. With competitive pricing and solid advertising, you should be able to make lots.

Best of Luck!

 

Could you post your average daily profit? I'm considering getting a spawnshop

 

I have days where there is no sales - however - it should be very few. Try adding more items or better selling items. A spawnshop is a long term commitment. When I first started my shop, I mined and farmed in order to keep my payments made until I started making enough for it to support itself. It takes time to have a good customer base, but I find my customers are quite loyal.
Be patient, earn money elsewhere to make payments and stock... stock... and stock!
I believe you will find success!

 

I used to run a spawnshop and the most important thing to do is keeping a large quantity of each stock. Knowing that your shop is sure to have what they are looking for in stock, the customers are a lot more likely to come back. This takes a lot of work but it does pay off xD
I wish you success on your shop and feel free to ask any questions you may have :X3:

 

http://www.ecocitycraft.com/forum/threads/spawn-shops-tips-tricks-and-information.105322/

Give this a read ;)

 

That is one awesome resource! Thank you for sharing.

 

I have just started renting a spawn shop(Station54) Blue Market. I would say the best thing to do is to make sure that you have stock of everything you have decided to sell, because if you don't loyal customers will be forced to look elsewhere. Pricing must be good and advertise every opportunity you get. Try and create some excitement. Having TP is also great so that you can instantly transport customers to your shop so they wont have to walk past other shops on the way.

 

Shop layout, ease of use and dependability are more important than prices, in my experience. You can charge more if you have a great layout, its easy to use and the stuff is always in stock.

I also strongly believe in having no walls on the front of the store. Wide open entrance.