Bookstore Inventory and Storage Review
A review of the AOMCI Bookstore’s financial performance over the past six years shows total net income after expenses of $845, averaging approximately $140 per year. Based on the current inventory report of remaining magazines, it is reasonable to conclude that most unsold inventory consists primarily of older publications.
Printed materials require basic climate control to prevent deterioration. As inventory has continued to grow each quarter, storage requirements have expanded beyond what an individual can reasonably provide.
Consideration was given to securing a dedicated storage solution. The costs of renting a climate-controlled storage space were projected to exceed $4,000, making that option financially impractical given current Bookstore revenue.
AOMCI is now faced with several compounding issues:
- Excess inventory consisting of older, low-demand (“dead”) stock
- The ongoing cost of climate-controlled storage
- The need to efficiently process member orders
- Continued inventory growth requiring additional storage
The Solution
Maintaining an inventory of three years of back issues is manageable from a storage perspective and better aligned with member demand. Transitioning order processing to the Membership Chairman adds efficiency, as damaged magazine requests are already handled through that office.
For these reasons, the decision has been made to sell off older inventory and limit available back issues to those no more than three years past publication.
Liquidation Sale
As part of this transition, the Executive Council is making select back issues available for purchase by members. Back issues are offered at $8 per issue, including shipping. Members interested in purchasing back issues should contact Sean Harrison at aomcimemberservices@gmail.com and include the issue information, quantity requested, and mailing address. Availability will be confirmed before orders are filled. This offer will be available through Friday, March 13, 2026.