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by amelius 3921 days ago
Trying to sell game apps is just like selling ringtones as was popular back in the '00s. There is money to be made, but only by a few people (mostly the ones owning the store).
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Yep. I used to be involved in a community of "crafters" (not accurate, but close enough). There are fairs all over the country, where said crafters set up the booths in small to medium convention center settings, and sell their wares. You pay a fee to the organiser, set up, sell, tear down Sunday night and go home.

Most crafters came and went. A few consistently made money, and they usually had permanent businesses; the fairs were a way to connect with the community and spread awareness. The big money was made by the organiser: "the store."

You may get rich mining for gold, or you may die. Selling pick axes to miners is a pretty good business, and there's always new, hopeful customers.