BUSINESS FOR SALE
2000 GIFTS
(Anchorage, Alaska)
Premium American store selling
Leanin' Tree posters and greeting cards for 25 years!
Domain Name,
Commercial Website
www.2000gifts.com
and remaining sales inventory
ONLY $30,000.
A Glimpse into the Physical Storefront of
2000 Gifts & Arts.
Explore Images Capturing the Store's Appearance Prior to its Closure in 2006.
This page last modified on Friday, February 23, 2024
After 25 successful years (since 1999) marketing greeting cards, posters, gifts, and art, I am now retired and forced to close the store, offering the online business for sale to free up time for other commercial pursuits and leisure.
This online entrepreneurial opportunity provides the buyer with a valuable domain name, instant income, and a full inventory of popular Leanin' Tree brand greeting cards and gifts, posters, and other merchandise. All items feature beautiful and original artwork by outstanding independent artists from around the country and the world.
Ideal for someone with webmaster skills seeking to supplement their income with a simple yet profitable business and tax advantages. This is also an opportunity for those looking to start their first or new online business and learn all aspects of inventory management, shipping, and receiving payments from Internet customers.
Understanding art and familiarity with the world of artists are beneficial. Additionally, the retail inventory and fixtures can be used as a supplement to an art gallery, gift store, or framing shop. Local markets, shows, and events present potential retail outlets to sell merchandise and market the website.
Order processing is handled by PayPal, including item selection, credit/debit card charges, printing invoices, packing slips, and shipping labels. PayPal holds the resulting revenue or transfers it to your bank.
Income is also generated through clicks on Google AdSense ads on the web pages.
The website www.2000gifts.com includes nearly 500 webpages and consistently ranks high on search engines. A simple search on Google, Bing, or Yahoo using terms like "Leanin Tree posters" or "Leanin Tree prints" will reveal www.2000gifts.com on the first page of search results.
Prospective buyers have the opportunity to observe and learn how the business functions today by visiting the website, www.2000gifts.com, and placing an online order, such as a $2.25 greeting card. All stages of ordering and receiving the item mirror the standard process, similar to purchasing products on Amazon.com or elsewhere.
HISTORY
Since 1999, the owner operated a brick-and-mortar gift store/art gallery, 2000 Gifts & Arts, located in the Dimond Center, Anchorage's largest city mall. Pictures of this store are available at the bottom of this page.
In 2006, the store began transitioning to online sales, and by 2008, all sales, primarily of posters and greeting cards, shifted to online-only.
Over the years, the owner pursued various business ventures in industries such as construction, publishing, and website maintenance. With these additional responsibilities, managing inventory, packing, and shipping merchandise became burdensome.
Most of the merchandise has been sold, and the remaining assets are now being offered for sale at cost, including the domain name 2000GIFTS.COM.
While the owner has no intention of remaining in the retail business, the website itself continues to attract significant traffic, as evidenced by the tracking software, despite the minimal remaining inventory, primarily consisting of greeting cards. However, relying solely on greeting card sales in Alaska is not sufficient, especially for out-of-state customers, due to extended shipping times and high shipping costs. Therefore, it's important for potential buyers to understand that the current revenue stream from greeting cards alone may not meet their expectations.
To maximize the business's potential, the new owner must diversify the inventory with additional merchandise. Reviewing the pictures of the store below this webpage can provide insight into the full range of giftware products previously offered, serving as a useful reference for expanding the assortment.
This website holds immense potential for a new owner, who could acquire the remaining assets and domain name, replenish inventory from suppliers, and possibly redevelop the website.
A few years ago, I began redesigning the old website pages to include new options for viewing content on small screens, such as iPhones and iPads, by implementing floating content. I completed this update for the main pages and some product pages. However, due to the lengthy process, I postponed further development, understanding that a buyer with professional webmaster skills will likely redesign everything according to the latest standards anyway.
The new owner could also implement a different business model, such as using drop shipping from manufacturers or other retail stores, or purchasing inventory on demand after orders are placed. In my operations, I always bought the merchandise upfront at full price and kept it in stock, allowing me to ship orders to customers immediately upon purchase.
To ascertain if this business aligns with your capabilities and goals, I recommend considering the following questions:
1. Are you proficient in web development and capable of redesigning the website www.2000gifts.com based on your programming skills and knowledge? Can you provide an example of a website you've built?
2. Have you previously engaged in wholesale purchasing and retail sales? Do you have experience with e-commerce platforms?
3. Do you have the necessary funds available to acquire this business?
4.
Are you prepared to cover the shipping costs for transporting the inventory from Anchorage, Alaska? These costs typically range from $300 to $1,000, depending on the freight option and items selected. The merchandise weighs approximately 200-300 lbs, excluding one display rack (which can be omitted to lower shipping costs).
5. Are you willing to travel to Anchorage to inspect the products in person, or would you expect the seller to handle packing, loading, and shipping?
6. Do you have adequate space in your home or office to store merchandise, along with shipping supplies, and perform packing tasks, including printing invoices and shipping labels?
7. Are you capable of promptly fulfilling orders by shipping products upon receipt of purchase orders via email? This involves identifying the ordered items, locating them in the inventory, carefully packaging them, and either mailing them at the post office, arranging a courier pickup, or utilizing other shipping methods.
If you answer YES to all questions, this business opportunity may be suitable for you. Otherwise, it could serve as a valuable learning experience to kickstart your career in the retail industry.
The asking price for this business is $30,000, with payment accepted via cash, cashier's check, bank transfer, or credit card.
The sale includes all remaining inventory listed on the website, additional items, and one poster rack display.
The most valuable part of the sale is a set of four oil paintings, which can be viewed here: https://www.2000gifts.com/Oil-paintings.html. If the buyer prefers to lower the purchase price, they can choose to exclude these paintings from the sale. In that case, I can either sell the paintings separately through other channels or keep them as a personal investment, as they are valuable pieces of art. Without the oil paintings, the total price for the business will be reduced to $10,000.
To discuss purchasing this business further, please contact me at (907) 351-7602.
Theo Soloview
9048 Little Brook Street
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
soloview@gci.net
INVENTORY INCLUDED IN SALE
► Website: www.2000gifts.com
► Domain names: 2000gifts.com and 2000.gifts (hosted at www.GoDaddy.com)
► All inventory currently in stock
► Packing accessories and boxes
► Advertising displays and posters
► Training materials
► Business accounts with Leanin' Tree
► Leanin' Tree wholesale catalogs
► All images of Leanin' Tree and other products featured on the website, provided on CD or flash drive
► Display rack capable of holding 90-100 shrink-wrapped 16" x 20" posters