Are non-chain video game stores viable?

[dc_]

Are independently owned, non-chain video game retail stores viable businesses? I'm not sure I've ever seen one, so maybe that answers my own question, however maybe some of you guys have seen or heard of them? I imagine the used and trade-in market would be important aspects of these businesses.

Separately, how do comic book and card shops perform? Are they viable?

[jack-cle]

I don't know where you are but here such non-chains video games stores are clothing and it's very difficult to compete with cheins