Some situations demand a complete overhaul. If the store has any of these problems, plan for a rebuild:

• The platform is outdated and can't support modern age verification tools
• The inventory includes products that don't meet current FDA rules
• The payment processor is unstable and drops sales
• The domain has a poor reputation or is flagged for spam

If you buy a store with these issues, budget for a new platform, new domain, and a fresh start. That's a bigger cost, but sometimes it's the only way to make the business viable.