Interview with Wendy Smith, marketer
Q: How did you get involved in this business?
A: My husband is the owner. He is a true entrepreneur; he started the business out of his garage. When our sons were small, they traded video games with the neighbor kids. He saw a business to be made and opened his first store in 1988.
Q: What distinguishes you from other businesses in your category?
A: We carry retro games. Since we’ve been in business for 26 years, we carry both the old and the new games and systems. We will pay cash for used systems and games, and can also trade in older games for newer games.
Q: What do you like best about your line of work?
A: Meeting the needs of the retro gamer.
Q: What is your business’ biggest challenge?
A: Larger big-box stores.
Q: Something people might be surprised to learn about you or your business:
A: People can trade in old games for newer games, and we repair systems. We have stores in Englewood, Federal Heights, Aurora and Fort Collins.
Profile
Business: Buy-Back Games Inc.
Address: 4325 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Founded: 1988
Contact: 303-424-4325,
Employees: 20
