Is it worth creating an online store using a template, or is it better to develop it from scratch?

Question

Online shopping

The theme of the store is sporting goods, the assortment is planned to be quite large, several thousand items.

Answer 1

Of course, a store from scratch with your own design will be much better than one created from a template. But such a site will cost much more, besides, you need a good specialist who will develop an online store page.
You can try to create a store on Magento if the first option is complicated and costly.

Answer 2

The difference will be clear after launch and sales Launch
on a template, if it takes off, order a custom store