14978 W 50 N, Linton, IN, 47441

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Do you like associating with people in a laid-back, casual type of setting? Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business, being involved in something you enjoy? Are you an entrepreneur-type who would like the chance to be your own boss? Does the thought of being around fishing, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts every day excite you? If so, then this is the chance you have been waiting for! The Old School Trading Post, opened in 2011, is being offered as a turnkey, fully operational business, that is ready for immediate operation by a new owner upon purchase. It includes all necessary equipment, inventory, processes, and staff, allowing the owner to begin generating revenue immediately. The purchase includes consultation and training from the current owner. The Old School Trading Post is a multifaceted business. It specializes in the sale and repair of fishing equipment, combining retail sales with specialized services, such as rod and reel maintenance, line spooling, and the sale of live, or specialized baits. Replacement parts for boats and motors are available, as well as the rental of fishing boats and trolling motors. As per the owner, The O.S.T.P. is the only retailer within 70 miles to offer ice fishing supplies. They operate as a comprehensive "one-stop shop" serving both novice and seasoned anglers. Fishing isn't their only specialty! Catering to the hunting and shooting community, by both bow and firearm, is another facet of the business. This segment includes the sale of bows, custom arrow building, sale of firearms, optics, ammunition and in-house repair of both firearms and bows. Being a retailer of DNR licenses and a check station has shown to bring as many as 1000 customers a year through the door. Camping supplies as well as equipment for other outdoor activities add to the offerings. If this isn't enough, The O.S.T.P. recently acquired state-of-the-art equipment necessary to be able to do in-house custom printing on shirts, hats and more! This equipment gives the owner the ability to be able to take on business from outside the walls of the store by fulfilling custom group or individual orders. One fact not to be left out; prime location! The O.S.T.P. is located in the heart of outdoor recreation. It is adjacent to the 9000-acre Greene-Sullivan SF with 120 lakes; 8000-acre Goosepond FWA with 5000 acres of water; and within 20 minutes of Hillenbrand FWA and Busseron Creek FWA, with a combined 7500 acres and 50 lakes.