In Conclusion
Comic book retail in the 1990s was very different. Due to a vast distribution system there was a...
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Category: So You Wanna Open A Comic Shop?
How Much Will This Cost?
At last we’ve come to the nitty gritty of retailing: cost. Three basic and fundamental costs...
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What Does Success Look Like?
As many of your know, Scott and I have the privilege of sitting on the selection committee for the...
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Comic Book Conventions
Once you have an established shop you may wish to sell your wares at a comic book convention. You...
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Running Store Events
As a local comic shop you will most likely end up running two types of store events: Free Comic...
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HR and Customer Service
So you’ve found a perfect location for your store, you’ve got inventory, and...
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Store Layout & Merchandising
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.
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Location and Store Vision
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.
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Testing The Waters: One Day Shows
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.
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Introduction
So you wanna open a comic shop part one: an introduction and outline.
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