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Jellyfish · 12-12-2015, 01:44 AM

Yeah, and your granny probably wouldn't be a pussy about driving to the grow shop.

people_w · 05-02-2016, 03:52 PM

SO???
YOU DID IT??

bigbadbiddy · 05-03-2016, 08:53 AM

I doubt you would actually need major inventory.

Dunno how it is in the US but in EU most shops seem to have very low inventory and only of stuff that a) keeps long without spoiling and b) sells out regularly and quickly.
I also know for a fact that most shops work on a concession basis when it comes to nutrients. So you don't actually "buy" the nutes but you display them in your shop and pay Canna or Plagron or whoever for what was sold last month. When stuff gets near its "best by" date, you ship it back and get a new concession. But that requires some business savvy and negotiation skills on your part and it will be a lot harder to negotiate with companies like Canna simply because it is Romania.

Everything else is ordered in from big suppliers.

The lamp fixtures for example and other stuff that costs several hundred bucks a piece, you won't really have to have "in stock" because main suppliers will deliver it within 3 days if all is well on their end.

I think online business is preferable for a growshop especially since you are in Romania and I doubt there is much purchasing power.
On the other hand, you would have to offer great prices and maintain an impeccable reputation for people in EU to shop in Romania.

If I remember correctly not even Amazon sells in Romania or has that changed?

Anyway, if you don't go online but local, make sure you have enough turnover.

I would be surprised if you can maintain a growshop in a country like Romania. The general impression I have of the country is that besides some blossoming tourism, there is nothing in terms of economy/industry in Romania worth mentioning.
As such I fail to see how people would be able to afford grow equipment...

Maybe specialize on cheap greenhouse setups and generally on outdoor growing, that might be feasible.

jaayjaay · 05-05-2016, 02:02 PM

Im just curious, if grow shops are legal, but growing is illegal where does the government expect you to get your product from?

Jellyfish · 05-06-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jaayjaay

Im just curious, if grow shops are legal, but growing is illegal where does the government expect you to get your product from?

That is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, shrouded etc...

bigbadbiddy · 05-06-2016, 08:51 AM

If you really want some enigmas, look into the dutch coffeeshop scenes and how they get their product.

It's ridiculous.

Gry · 05-07-2016, 05:09 AM

You might wish to consider getting a job in one of those 3 or 4 shops that are open, as to learn the details that would apply to you.

Lethal · 02-20-2017, 04:43 PM

Hi hope you won't mind if I chime in with some stuff. Firstly bold decision to go for own shop but I like it. I dont know Romania growing community at all, but I wouldn't be afraid about the customers especially if you mentioned you have some contacts already

To comment on bigbadbiddy findings about economy: I am not from country which perceived as the really wealthy one, but we have fair share of growshops which are doing fairly well considering that some are expanding or are on market for 10+ years. All this while weed being illegal by law. Btw light fixtures for hundreds of $? Well Leds + the hyped new ones maybe but the classic setups are not nearly as costy. Guys with tight budgets don't buy tents but build their rooms, they are going for cheaper ballasts etc but at the end everybody buys ferts. I am no expert by any means but I do have some personal experience + know people from both sides of the budget scope so I am confident about this statement.

Anyway if you are up for doing business you already know that you'll need good negotiation skills, trustworthy employees to provide good service /advice and of course enough money to overlap the hard start. Oops I almost forgot 110% of dedication but that goes without saying in case you want do business.

I wish you good luck!
Lethal

iBogart · 02-21-2017, 03:33 AM

Try and find a location near a major highway. I live in a no grow state. We have medical, but that's a joke. I drive to other counties to pick up my goods even though we have a couple local shops. Makes me feel safe.

Mikell · 02-21-2017, 04:38 AM

Investigate every other shop and note stock. Build a core from major similarities.

Don't help people. They will ask but it is the surest path to failure. Live the lie and sell the noose. There are a few grow shop owners on this forum you can message. Speak to locals in Spain.

Don't run bankers hours.

12-12-2015, 01:44 AM	#11
Jellyfish Invertebrata intoxica Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 12,106	Yeah, and your granny probably wouldn't be a pussy about driving to the grow shop.
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bigbadbiddy Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 724	If you really want some enigmas, look into the dutch coffeeshop scenes and how they get their product. It's ridiculous.
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Gry More hash tea... Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: land of hummingbirds and turtles Posts: 1,818	You might wish to consider getting a job in one of those 3 or 4 shops that are open, as to learn the details that would apply to you. __________________ That which matters most
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02-21-2017, 03:33 AM	#19
iBogart Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 458	Try and find a location near a major highway. I live in a no grow state. We have medical, but that's a joke. I drive to other counties to pick up my goods even though we have a couple local shops. Makes me feel safe.
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05-02-2016, 03:52 PM	#12
people_w Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 17	SO??? YOU DID IT??
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05-03-2016, 08:53 AM	#13
bigbadbiddy Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 724	I doubt you would actually need major inventory. Dunno how it is in the US but in EU most shops seem to have very low inventory and only of stuff that a) keeps long without spoiling and b) sells out regularly and quickly. I also know for a fact that most shops work on a concession basis when it comes to nutrients. So you don't actually "buy" the nutes but you display them in your shop and pay Canna or Plagron or whoever for what was sold last month. When stuff gets near its "best by" date, you ship it back and get a new concession. But that requires some business savvy and negotiation skills on your part and it will be a lot harder to negotiate with companies like Canna simply because it is Romania. Everything else is ordered in from big suppliers. The lamp fixtures for example and other stuff that costs several hundred bucks a piece, you won't really have to have "in stock" because main suppliers will deliver it within 3 days if all is well on their end. I think online business is preferable for a growshop especially since you are in Romania and I doubt there is much purchasing power. On the other hand, you would have to offer great prices and maintain an impeccable reputation for people in EU to shop in Romania. If I remember correctly not even Amazon sells in Romania or has that changed? Anyway, if you don't go online but local, make sure you have enough turnover. I would be surprised if you can maintain a growshop in a country like Romania. The general impression I have of the country is that besides some blossoming tourism, there is nothing in terms of economy/industry in Romania worth mentioning. As such I fail to see how people would be able to afford grow equipment... Maybe specialize on cheap greenhouse setups and generally on outdoor growing, that might be feasible.
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05-05-2016, 02:02 PM	#14
jaayjaay Newbie Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 31	Im just curious, if grow shops are legal, but growing is illegal where does the government expect you to get your product from?
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02-20-2017, 04:43 PM	#18
Lethal Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Around the corner Posts: 156	Hi hope you won't mind if I chime in with some stuff. Firstly bold decision to go for own shop but I like it. I dont know Romania growing community at all, but I wouldn't be afraid about the customers especially if you mentioned you have some contacts already To comment on bigbadbiddy findings about economy: I am not from country which perceived as the really wealthy one, but we have fair share of growshops which are doing fairly well considering that some are expanding or are on market for 10+ years. All this while weed being illegal by law. Btw light fixtures for hundreds of $? Well Leds + the hyped new ones maybe but the classic setups are not nearly as costy. Guys with tight budgets don't buy tents but build their rooms, they are going for cheaper ballasts etc but at the end everybody buys ferts. I am no expert by any means but I do have some personal experience + know people from both sides of the budget scope so I am confident about this statement. Anyway if you are up for doing business you already know that you'll need good negotiation skills, trustworthy employees to provide good service /advice and of course enough money to overlap the hard start. Oops I almost forgot 110% of dedication but that goes without saying in case you want do business. I wish you good luck! Lethal
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02-21-2017, 04:38 AM	#20
Mikell Dipshit Know-Nothing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Van Isle, BC Posts: 4,971	Investigate every other shop and note stock. Build a core from major similarities. Don't help people. They will ask but it is the surest path to failure. Live the lie and sell the noose. There are a few grow shop owners on this forum you can message. Speak to locals in Spain. Don't run bankers hours.
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