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12-14-2007, 03:10 PM | #1 |
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It's a funny thing how all the comic shops here on the coast have closed, we had
Gulf Coast Comics diversions Action Island and Required Reading, but now they all have closed and went out of business. So yesterday I decided along with my wife that I would finally live my own personal dream, I bought a store from Bay Realty and come late January I'm opening up the Mother of all comic shops. I'd like to hear from you guys on what you look for in a comic shop, I have Ideas, and a sales plane for the first part of the year, including Halo tournaments, and an ol skool arcade built into the store. I'm very excited. I'll be getting supplies from Diamond, so if it's in previews I'll prob get it. LMK what you hink. |
12-14-2007, 04:53 PM | #2 |
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Cool!
A few things I didn't like about the comic book stores I've gone to in the past was the elitism of the employees. I was never part of the "in" crowd. If I wasn't into Batman or Spawn or whatever was popular at the time, I felt like I was second class. I was constantly made fun of because I collected GI Joe comics... by the owners of the store! (Nevermind the fact that GI Joe was one of the hottest selling Marvel comics in the 80's.) I learned to get in, get my Joe comic and get out. The other was the absurd cost of items for sale. Most places had the back issues for horrendous prices... issue 8 of GI Joe, for example, was priced at $18 bucks at both my local comic book stores for some reason. Were they using an old price guide? Chase cards were neigh impossible to obtain. A few comic stores would actually crack open the box sets and pull out the foils, chase and limited cards and sell them seperately. Comics seemed to die out in the early 90's, seemed most of the comic book stores here in Utah went away. I think eBay had a lot to do with it as well. I stopped collecting comics entirely when GI Joe was cancelled. Seemed the next "thing" were the customizable card games like Pokemon and Star Wars. Then the home game console scene exploded, X-box, Wii etc... not my scene. But ever since the X-Men, Batman Begins and Spiderman movies came out I've seen more and more comic book stores open back up. I've seen more toys, more comics and more cards being offered. Your plan sounds cool, an old school arcade sounds nifty. Good luck man! Let me know the address and if I'm in town I can stop by! Sounds fun!
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12-14-2007, 04:59 PM | #3 |
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I would actually prefer an online comic store as well.That way if I don't have the spare time to go to actual location I can help out fellow collectors that own their shops by purchasing from them online
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12-14-2007, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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Congrats man.Yugioh and pokemon cards are still big sellers.Hit up every fleamarket and yardsale to build a nice back issues selection.Something i love about my local shop,Treat every customer like they are your only customer.That has keep me going there for years.An arcade!!!!!!2 of my loves in one place.
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12-14-2007, 06:08 PM | #5 |
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Yo Xero, sounds like you've been hitting the comic shops around me
Seriously, make sure there's no elitism in your store. When there's a local toy or comic show in your town, make sure you set up a booth and stay the whole weekend (One of the local shops here, didn't stay for the whole show last month and now there's some backlash from customers) For me I hit comic stores more for the vintage toys that some carry. Just make sure that when people come in to sell you items, don't give them 1% of fair market value. I understand you have to low ball them a bit to make a profit, but I've seen stores offer little to nothing for comics and toys people bring in, then jack the prices sky high when they sell them Good luck TK! |
12-14-2007, 07:42 PM | #6 |
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That's awesome news man. They have all shut down here too. I think you should definitely set up an online store too. Maybe not to start with but in the future that should be a goal.
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12-14-2007, 07:46 PM | #7 |
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And brush up on your comic book store vocabulary...
"This isn't a library, buy something or get out!" ;)
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12-14-2007, 07:53 PM | #8 |
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The thing I like about my local comic book shop is, as others have noted, is that there is no 'elitism'. I walk in, whoever is behind the counter greets me and asks if I need any help, and it doesn't matter what I'm looking for, and if they don't have it, they ALWAYS say they can order it for me.
Another nice thing (and this might be the norm), if you become a member, they will hold monthly issues that come in if you have requested it in advance. Saves the hassle of having to beat people to the shop the day new comics out. |
12-14-2007, 08:15 PM | #9 |
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I remember my old comic book shop had holds for when new issues came out as well. They would keep them for a week for you and sometimes you can hold onto older issues you plan on buying in the future. What I always looked for was the friendliness of the staff and knowledge they had. Monthly/annual contest were always fun. They were always drawing contest but since you will have an arcade maybe a tournament could be held. just some food for thought.
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12-14-2007, 08:16 PM | #10 |
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Another nice thing (and this might be the norm), if you become a member, they will hold monthly issues that come in if you have requested it in advance. Saves the hassle of having to beat people to the shop the day new comics out.
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