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Post by reideen1313 on Mar 1, 2005 18:18:09 GMT -5
Currently I'm picking up my books at my local stores and paying regular prices. Thanks to Gotham95, I'm considering changing to a monthly service from an online retailer. DCBS is the retailer I'm considering. Anyone have any other suggestions? I haven't found anyone online that offers better discounts. |
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Post by J-Man on Mar 1, 2005 18:30:02 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]I too go to a local comic book shop (That is, when I get motivated enough to do so  ). It's not far down the road, plus I think they're pretty fair with their prices.
I was unaware that you could get online subscriptions...[/shadow]
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Post by Josh on Mar 1, 2005 18:59:31 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,300]Graham Cracker Comics in downtown Chicago.[/glow]
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Post by JokerFC on Mar 1, 2005 21:25:41 GMT -5
 Forbidden Planet in Dublin,I also get all my Star Wars TPBs off WWW.TFAW.COM I find them cheap and very reliable.but im going to get some o my DC TPBs/Dc Direct figs off DCBS like reideen from now on
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Post by jasontodd2 on Mar 1, 2005 21:26:59 GMT -5
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Post by jlavaia on Mar 2, 2005 20:52:53 GMT -5
Comic Book Heaven in White Plains, NY. they're great, they'll special order anything from Previews, and they'll hold books and figures for you if you cant get in right away. i believe Midtown Comicsin Manhattan does subscription, but i'm not certain. they do have a website: its www.midtowncomics.com. sorry, i'd link it but i dont know how. i dont know if their prices are better though. also, if you get enough people together that you know, pool your money together and buy wholesale from Diamond. |
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Post by jlavaia on Mar 2, 2005 20:54:06 GMT -5
oh, it links automatically. i didnt know that.
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Post by reideen1313 on Mar 2, 2005 21:04:07 GMT -5
also, if you get enough people together that you know, pool your money together and buy wholesale from Diamond. Honestly, it's not a deal to do that IMO. Your discount thru the Diamond system doesn't even cover shipping if you're just ordering an individual case every now and then. You'd need to be ordering $1000's per month to get a discount that would make it worth your while. |
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Post by Batlaw on Mar 2, 2005 21:39:51 GMT -5
I get my fix from www.drvolts.com/. I cant really complain. I have gotten some good deals and the owner is rather decent. Of course I only have one other store to choose from anyway (lol) and I know first hand they are scalping $$grubbers who couldnt care less about you. I started with them and swiched 1st chance I had. Then that place shut down and I was left with little alternative. This place is far from home but not too far from work so I manage. I would consider going through an online source but 1st would hate the wait, plus shipping costs and potential for missing desired also. 2nd, I believe it is VERY important for us fans to support our local comic shops before they are all gone! Find one that is fair and treats you decent and support the industry as a whole! Just like any "Mom and Pop" store nowadays! Sometimes a couple extra bucks is worth it!  |
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Post by Batdan on Mar 2, 2005 23:04:31 GMT -5
Comic Book Heaven in White Plains, NY. they're great, they'll special order anything from Previews, and they'll hold books and figures for you if you cant get in right away. Holy Hometown, Batman! That's where I go! Midtown Comics is great, too, as you suggest. For all you New Yorkers, I also recommend St. Mark's Comics in the East Village. |
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Post by JokerFC on Mar 3, 2005 10:44:03 GMT -5
gotta talk up WWW.TFAW.COM again only ordered 6 star wars tpbs from them last thursday and I received them today they are very quick and their international rates are very good.highly recommended
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Post by gotham95 on Mar 3, 2005 13:39:36 GMT -5
[shadow=blue,left,300]www.dcbservice.com 'nuff said[/shadow] |
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Post by Ender on Mar 3, 2005 20:25:03 GMT -5
i get mine from Amazing Stories in saskatoon, sk.
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Post by Batboy on Mar 4, 2005 2:08:09 GMT -5
I am getting mine from one of the local comic shops. I get them to put aside the books I want monthly and I pick them up at the end of every month. But lately the shop hasn't been very organized and I'm not really happy with their service so I'm considering getting my books somewhere else.
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Post by Roback on Mar 4, 2005 7:08:41 GMT -5
Why the comicbook fairey you silly boy. You dont think I'd be going to Alternate Universe in New Haven Connecticut to pick them up now would you? ;D
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Post by Butho on Mar 8, 2005 16:52:39 GMT -5
I go to a local shop, but it's not too close by, so I just visit once every couple of weeks. For graphic novels, I go to the nearby Borders. Has a pretty good selection for a non-comicbook store.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Mar 14, 2005 18:56:24 GMT -5
Lost World of Wonders here in WI. Its a half classic comic book/ half anime store, but the anime part is slowly taking over. I get most my graphic novels from either walden books.com, the comic shop, or my local barnes and noble which seems to also have a good selection for a non-comic shop.
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Post by JotaEse on Mar 15, 2005 20:37:07 GMT -5
Purple Earth Comics in Huntington WV. You should always support the local shops.
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Post by Violator on Mar 23, 2005 12:53:44 GMT -5
Adventure Comics in Monterey CA.
Ive gotten some books on Amazon and Ebay aswell.
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Post by thebatman63 on Mar 25, 2005 10:22:26 GMT -5
I get mine at Discount Comics on Bijou Street Downtown Colorado Springs. Mike and his guys are great, they always get the new issues before the competition and they can order just about anything you want!  |
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Post by JimmyPSHayes on Mar 27, 2005 8:18:15 GMT -5
Graham Crackers Comics in Wheaton,IL...and I'm also the manager there ;D
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Post by /\/\att on Mar 28, 2005 4:03:18 GMT -5
Graham Crackers Comics in Wheaton,IL...and I'm also the manager there ;D lol, and if I lived near chi-town I'd be shoppin' at Graham Crackers too! hiya Jimmy |
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). It's not far down the road, plus I think they're pretty fair with their prices.
