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In Conclusion

by Anthony Falcone | Dec 31, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 1 |

Comic book retail in the 1990s was very different. Due to a vast distribution system there was a...

How Much Will This Cost?

by Scott VanderPloeg | Nov 26, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 0 |

At last we’ve come to the nitty gritty of retailing: cost. Three basic and fundamental costs...

What Does Success Look Like?

by Anthony Falcone | Oct 29, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 1 |

As many of your know, Scott and I have the privilege of sitting on the selection committee for the...

Comic Book Conventions

by Anthony Falcone | Sep 24, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 0 |

Once you have an established shop you may wish to sell your wares at a comic book convention. You...

Running Store Events

by Scott VanderPloeg | Aug 27, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 0 |

As a local comic shop you will most likely end up running two types of store events: Free Comic...

HR and Customer Service

by Anthony Falcone | Jul 30, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 1 |

So you’ve found a perfect location for your store, you’ve got inventory, and...

Store Layout & Merchandising

by Scott VanderPloeg | Jun 25, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 1 |

We previously discussed the type of comic book shop you wanted, and what areas you would focus on. With seed capital, retailer accounts with distributors and a retail location you are ready to put your dreams into a physical space: your store.

Location and Store Vision

by Anthony Falcone | May 28, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 0 |

The retailing waters have been tested at one days shows and you’ve enjoyed the experience and see opening a comic book store as a viable option. Now it’s time to find a location and determine what kind of comic shop you want.

Testing The Waters: One Day Shows

by Scott VanderPloeg | Apr 30, 2015 | So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop? | 0 |

Opening a comic shop is a major commitment in money, time and sanity. Many have the itch and inclination to do so, but lack the experience in sales, customer service and business acumen. The rise of the local comic show presents a low cost opportunity to test the waters and see if a comic shop is a dream worth pursuing.