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Selling My Vintage Road Map Business 20,000 MAPS / 0,000 INVENTORY
$ 7920
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Description
Several years ago, I bought the entire back catalog of road maps produced by the three main U.S. publishers: Rand McNally, H. M. Gousha, and General Drafting. This amounted to about 25,000 pristine original road maps (not reprints or reproductions). Roughly 8,000 unique maps, with another 17,000 duplicate copies for some/many of the maps.I have happily sold these since that time, but I am now wanting to focus on my book business and sell these to someone who will appreciate and benefit from a clean, well-organized way to earn extra money.
In addition to all of the maps, I will include whatever supplies I have on hand (e.g., the bins you see and the mailers that I use to ship the maps).
It's important to note that this is essentially a monopoly business - there is really no other source in any volume at all for original road maps in as new condition. The vast majority of these maps have never been opened.
The business (a sole proprietorship) will be transferred in entirety, including ebay listings and associated images and goodwill associated with the Vintage Road Maps brand (positive feedback, seller status, etc.). I will simply replace my contact info, etc. with yours when the time comes. You will start getting orders, shipping maps, and getting payments from ebay!
This offer is only available for local pickup - there is no way I want to ship 58 bins of maps somewhere. So, you can come from far away, but you have to come and get them! Payment via escrow.com, with buyer and seller splitting escrow fees. I will help with transition and be available for at least a month or two post-sale to answer questions.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. I will be happy to answer questions.