Not All Local Comic Shops are Alike

[DR.X]

There's been a lot of comic store bashing in several threads over the last year, and alot of it rightfully so. I've stated several times that when I had a minute, I would take some pics of one of the shops in my area ( there are three ) that I do business with.

 

I know the owner pretty good, and he runs this place like a top. No wise guy employees, and someone asks you if you need help within a minute of entering the store.

 

He's always behind the counter usually putting in orders or working on inventory. He's got a pretty good selection of stuff. I've done quite a bit of business there, and also sell books for him from time to time.

 

This is a great place to just go and sit around and shoot the breeze. He also calls me if anything comes in that I may be interested in. O.K. pics are coming up.

 

[DR.X]

Coming in the door, the main counter is to the right. Sitting area, and back issues are to the left.

 

 

[DR.X]

 

He sells a lot of games too.

 

 

 

Graphic Novels are always 25% off. Year round.

 

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[EvenInHisYouth]

I know I'm a snob, but I try to not frequent shops that cater to Magic players.

 

Glad you have a place near you that you like though. (thumbs u

[DR.X]

Nice selection of statues.

 

 

 

 

And Toon Tumblers

 

[Pike's Comics]

First shop I have ever seen actually use those type of long boxes. How are they with getting out the books?

[DR.X]

This place is just jam packed with all kinds of stuff.

 

 

 

 

[DR.X]

First shop I have ever seen actually use those type of long boxes. How are they with getting out the books?

 

He's had those up now for about four years. They seem to be holding up o.k. so far.

[DR.X]

 

[darkstar]

First shop I have ever seen actually use those type of long boxes. How are they with getting out the books?

 

if they're the short drawer boxes they are great. If they're the long drawer boxes they suck, especially if they are overstuffed.

[manicnerd]

Those pictures blow away every shop in and around my town. The one shop doesn't even have a back issue area (well they do but it's 2 short boxes )

[DR.X]

Pretty good supply of bags and boards too. I don't buy much of that stuff here as I'm partial to Hot Flips.

 

[DR.X]

Those pictures blow away every shop in and around my town. The one shop doesn't even have a back issue area (well they do but it's 2 short boxes )

 

I've got that under my bed.

[DR.X]

First shop I have ever seen actually use those type of long boxes. How are they with getting out the books?

 

if they're the short drawer boxes they are great. If they're the long drawer boxes they suck, especially if they are overstuffed.

 

they're shorties

[Hulksdaddy1]

Great looking shop! Would love to have that much room and inventory, but it's very expensive in lower Fairfield County.

 

Please tell him, as one shop owner to another, I'm very impressed. (thumbs u

[DR.X]

He says these things are just flying out the door. I was there today when his delivery came with all of these super hero and movie monster coin banks came in. I should have snapped a pic of Creature from the Black Lagoon, Wolfman, and Bride of Frankenstein.

 

[jaybuck43]

Dr. X what's the name of the store ? It looks AMAZING and I love that they have seating areas were people can hang out, talk comics and stuff and look through all those bins!

[DR.X]

Great looking shop! Would love to have that much room and inventory, but it's very expensive in lower Fairfield County.

 

Please tell him, as one shop owner to another, I'm very impressed. (thumbs u

 

 

Well at one time he was down at the other end of the strip plaza. He bought this shop from the original owners about 14 years ago. He just moved into this larger store down the way a few months ago.

 

It's taken him many years to build this place up to look like this believe me. I saw it change over the years firsthand.

 

Lots of those display racks and cases were bought from Barnes & Noble and Borders when they folded up. He was there to pounce on them and they look great in his store.

[DR.X]

Dr. X what's the name of the store ? It looks AMAZING and I love that they have seating areas were people can hang out, talk comics and stuff and look through all those bins!

 

The name is Tenth Planet Comics in Schererville, Indiana. He'll order you anything you want.

[thehumantorch]

A very nice looking store Tim. He seems to have a very strong inventory in pretty well everything and it's nicely displayed. How much for the Strange Tales 110?