"She had art supplies that were 100 years old, multiples of the same thing; 20 compasses, boxes, and boxes of pencils, pens, and brushes. I have her X-acto knife kit, some of her drafting supplies." ...

The investment required to start an art supply store will be in the range of $25,000. However, the profit potential is very good as art supplies are often marked up 100 percent or more.