I want to open a comic book/sci-fi/cult store
8 months ago
This idea germinated from a pub conversation with friends on Saturday but it quickly became a very real plan! Any advice or ideas would be very welcome! :)
How to open a comic book store
It made me 
"Fun fun fun!"
How I did it: I opened it in a an old building that I had to fix up. It took a long time to get everything set but its really cool now. Painted my owns signs etc etc. Me and my family are doing it together.
Lessons & tips: Just do it!
Resources: diamondcomics.com
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Opening your own Comic Book Store
2 years ago
And adventure in FUN. It isn’t easy, but it is a fun business where you get to really be creative and meet lots of other creative people. I have written several columns on comic book website Sequart.com with tips taken from my experiences. You can check it out here: http://www.sequart.com/columns/index.php?col=19&column=1216
I am always happy to answer questions.
My Choice Career
3 years ago
Comic Shops are my favorite places to be. It’s not all bleachy-clean and cool for everyone. It’s cozy, but it gives you the chance to help out the folks in the community that really need a place to be. Set up a few tables and couches, have the comics set up on big, nice bookshelves, so people can actually find what they’re looking for, and milk crates full of back issues for the collectors. A smallish, trustworthy staff, and, y’know, build a community around it. Have a place for people to finally meet people and get to now each other, while enjoying a good read and having a coffee or something else delicious. That’s my vision people. And maybe I can sell a few copies of my book while I’m at it. Hey, I can dream, can’t I?
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3 years ago
Do Your Research AND Know Your Market! I Planned For About 9 Months Before I Started My Store.
