Latest news with #Round1
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Twelve Oaks Mall to get three new retailers in former Sears location
Three retailers have announced plans to fill the space formerly occupied by Sears at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan. The mall owners said DICK's House of Sport, Primark and Round 1 will move into the site during 2026. "These new additions will bring unique experiences and entertainment options to the Novi community and will expand the shopping center's diverse mix of retail, entertainment, and dining," the press release statement said. DICK's House of Sport will feature athletic products along with in-store activities such as simulators and a batting cage for customers to try out items. Primark is a fashion retailer at value prices, featuring latest trends, essentials and housewares. This will be Primark's second location in Michigan, with the Novi store moving into the upper level of the mall. Round 1 is a family activity center with bowling arcade games, karaoke and food offerings. Sears left Twelve Oaks Mall in 2019 as part of a wave of its retail closures across the country.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
I've made over $40,000 selling plush dolls I scoop from claw machines. Here's how I learned to beat the game and turn my hobby into a profitable side hustle.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mike Nay, a claw machine expert and plush reseller. It has been edited for length and clarity. What started as a pandemic hobby — messing around with a couple of claw machines I bought online — turned into a side hustle that's earned me over $40,000 in sales, so far. I source exclusive plush toys from arcade claw machines and resell them online through platforms like Mercari, eBay, and Poshmark. I sell between three and five plush dolls per day, averaging $20 per sale. However, I've sold more exclusive, collectible plushies for as much as $200. How I got started, and where the money is When I first got into claw machines, I wasn't thinking about revenue. I just wanted a fun distraction during lockdown. I bought my first claw machine from Alibaba for around $800, filled it with plush toys I won at arcades, and started learning all the tricks. People assume claw machines are all rigged or based on chance, but there's real strategy involved. I study the geometry of the plush, where it's positioned, the weight distribution, and the claw type. Each machine has different settings — operators can control the claw's grip strength and how often it actually pays out. Once lockdown restrictions lifted, I was back in the arcade, winning dozens of plushies that were taking up a lot of my shelf space. That's around the time I realized there was a lot of good resale value for these toys. At first, I listed a few on Mercari, which sold within hours. Once I noticed consistent demand, especially for Japan-exclusive plushies, I started to ramp up my sales. I've sold over 3,000 plush toys. Most costs me between $3 and $7 to win at arcades in chains like Round1 and Dave & Buster's. If I sell that item for $15 to $25, the ROI is significant, especially when I can win several in a single session. I usually walk into an arcade with $150 to $200 in arcade credits and come out with two large laundry bags full of toys. If the machines are paying out well, that haul can net me between $300 and $500 in resale value. On great days, I'll invest $400 to $500 in credits and earn between $1,000 and $1,500 in sales. I've trained myself to identify machines that are likely to pay out quickly. That way, I don't waste money on poor setups or high-difficulty wins. I don't typically pursue machines with a one-in-30 win ratio. I target the ones where I can usually scoop a prize in under five tries. I run market research like any online seller Before I head to the arcade, I check sold listings on eBay and Mercari to see what's trending. I follow other plush resellers online and stay active in Reddit communities where fans post about new arcade drops. Some plushies — like Round1 exclusives or limited-edition anime collabs — are highly collectible. I also closely track plush with cultural relevance, like any anime that has a new popular movie coming out. When I see those in machines, I'll spend more aggressively to grab them, because I know they'll move fast online. I treat my inventory like a retail business At home, I have a dedicated room, which I call the ar-cave (short for arcade-cave), where I have about 500 plushies that I've sorted in plastic bags by category: Pokémon, anime, holiday, video game, Squishmallows, etc. I also donate excess inventory to charities, especially around the holidays. If I win 10 plush in one session and can only sell six, I'll donate the rest. I've donated over 1,000 toys. It's good for the community and helps manage space. My long-term goal is to open a claw machine arcade The business has grown beyond what I expected. Between selling plush, running a TikTok channel called "ArcadeFriends," and getting recognized at arcades, this is now a meaningful part of my life and income. Eventually, I want to open my own arcade and stock it with curated plushies I know people love. I'll also set the machines so people can actually win. Until then, I'll keep running my plush side hustle, one claw at a time. Do you have a story to share about profitable side hustles? Contact the editor at jorwig@
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Just How Early Could Jaxson Dart Start?
There is a distinct difference between drafting a quarterback in Round 1 and Round 2. For the New York Giants, that difference for now is No. 34, No. 99, and a 2026 third-round. But it will also manifest itself in the kinds of pressure facing both Dart and the Giants. Advertisement First-round passers get second chances that Day 2 passers don't. They are afforded the opportunity to be coach killers. Most importantly, they are expected to save the franchise and follow through on their heavy investment. Dart is in line for a redshirt season. He's viewed as a project passer, is coming from an impressively amateur Mississippi offense, and has two established veterans ahead of him on the depth chart. However, Chris Simms, the son of former Giants quarterback Phil Simms, says that Dart could start ahead of schedule. "I don't expect the Giants to be a super team here," Simms explained during Monday's edition of FanDuel TV's "Up & Adams," as shared by the New York Post's Christian Arnold. "I'm not picking the Giants to go to the playoffs. The amount of money they're paying Russell Wilson does not guarantee him the starting quarterback job. Advertisement 'Those are things I look at to go, if Jaxson Dart is phenomenal through training camp and (organized team activities) and has a really good preseason, and Russell Wilson is just, eh, just OK and doesn't look all that sharp, I don't think they'll be scared to start Jaxson Dart here." Wilson will almost certainly start in Week 1. As an accomplished Super Bowl champion and a 2024 playoff starter, he likely gives New York the best chance to win. The length of his leash might grow less certain as Dart and other circumstances come into play, but he's the kind of adult in the room that the Giants have lacked. "It sounds like the guy [Daboll] really wanted was Jaxson Dart," Simms said. "And when you got the head coach/playcaller in your corner and you're his guy, he's going to make sure you succeed and go in the right direction. I wouldn't be shocked Week 1. I think it would be, realistically, if you made me bet, I would say around Week 5 or 6 would be really the time I'd expect [Dart to play]." There are two paths to Dart playing by the October deadline Simms set – both the best- and worst-case scenarios in his development. Either he's ahead of schedule, a budding star, and a passer who gives New York an edge over the below-average play Wilson is set to provide, or he gets the nod out of someone's seat growing hot. Advertisement Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are relatively safe, given the recent investment in a Round 1 quarterback. But that's a lot easier to say before losses mount. The only certainty is that the two won't go down without getting a look at their quarterback. Whether that's a decision made out of excitement or anxiety could help define Dart's rookie campaign. Related: NFC East Positional Rankings: Do Giants' Quarterbacks Matter? Related: Giants' Dart Timeline Has Three Main Possibilities
NBC Sports
25-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Hunter will make the Jags 'entertaining to watch'
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry examine both sides of the Jaguars-Browns Round 1 trade, including how the Browns got a great player in Mason Graham and why Travis Hunter is a strong offensive fit in Jacksonville.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
John McCarthy weighs in on Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober stoppage at UFC on ESPN 64
John McCarthy thinks Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober at UFC on ESPN 64 was stopped too late. Torres (16-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) dropped Dober (27-15 MMA, 13-11 UFC) with a straight right, followed by a series of unanswered hammerfists to score the Round 1 TKO in Saturday's co-main event at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Many, including Torres, took issue with how long it took referee Mike Beltran to wave the fight off after Dober wasn't intelligently defending himself. Veteran referee McCarthy acknowledges that it's tough to gauge sometimes, but thinks Beltran let Dober take too much unnecessary damage. 'The stoppage was a little slow when you look at it,' McCarthy said on his 'Weighing In' podcast. 'It was good, but it was a little slow because of the uniqueness of what you watched off of the way he went down and then the way he just stayed in one spot eating 15 shots that were hard and again, people think, 'Oh a hammer fist.' 'Hammer fists have power. I just don't know how to tell you man, don't let someone get a free shot on the side of your noggin with a good hammer fist because we've done studies on all that stuff, and you'll get people able to throw a hammer fist every bit as hard as someone throwing a straight shot.' McCarthy says Beltran should have trusted his initial instinct. 'He actually stepped in, and then was like, 'Oh, got to give him more of a shot,'' McCarthy said. 'It's like: No, you should have stopped it there. You had the right read. But I understand why he didn't.' Dober, who now has lost three straight fights, took to X to react to his loss. 'Well, that sucked. A beautifully timed one two by Manuel Torres. There's not much to go off of other than, unfortunately, stepping in front of the rear hand of a long power puncher. 'As much as I love Mexico City, it's given me two of my most embarrassing losses of my career, haha. But the food and people are still the best. I'm happy and healthy and excited to be a stay at home dad for a while.' Well, that sucked. A beautifully timed one two by Manuel Torres. There's not much to go off of other than, unfortunately, stepping in front of the rear hand of a long power puncher. — Drew Dober (@DrewDober) March 30, 2025 As much as I love Mexico City, it's given me two of my most embarrassing losses of my career, haha. But the food and people are still the best. I'm happy and healthy and excited to be a stay at home dad for a while. — Drew Dober (@DrewDober) March 30, 2025 For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC on ESPN 64.
