Amen to this. There is nothing easy about any part of the comic or toy industry. I sell both online and at shows. Also been debating a brick and mortar since it has it's own set of advantages...and disadvantage. Honestly people are crazy for thinking that any part of running a business is easy.
BTW, those boxes you are using for shipping. Do you mind sharing your source. Had some like that before and the place closed their doors. I'm out of those and the new style I got are heavier adding to shipping costs.