How to Become a Comic Book Retailer
If you have always had a love of comics and are well versed it the various genres and story lines, then you may want to apply that knowledge in a way that will profit you. One way to do so is to open a comic book store. While digital comics have become very popular, there are many people who still prefer the feel and smell of a real comic book. For this reason, there is still money to be made selling comics.
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Broaden you comic book horizons,. Most people who love comics have a particular type, area, or publisher that they concentrate on. But a comic book store owner must have a wider understanding of the entire field.
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Choose the comic types that you want to stock. You may choose just to have the big American publishers, or you might want to add some of the smaller producers.
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Decide if you will also sell comic-related items and memorabilia, such as movie posters, toys and clothing.
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Choose a distributer. There are several firms that act as a wholesaler for the various publishers, getting their comics onto the stands across the country.
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Choose a location for your store. This may be the most important decision you will make. Don't settle for a less expensive spot far from sources of customers, which should include schools and colleges. While all new start-ups want to minimize costs, it is a truism that you have to spend money to make it.
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