How to Make Orders From Comic Book Distributors
If you're looking to run your own comic store, you will need to order your comics through a distributor who, in turn, will send them to you. Diamond is the primary comics distributor in America. Here is a rundown of the process.
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Ensure you have sufficient working capital. Diamond is the major distributor, and it will be almost impossible to run a comic shop without working with them, as they have exclusive relationships with most of the major publishers. Diamond recently raised their minimum order amount to $425 before any discounts, so make sure you can afford to do business with them each month.
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Consider alternative distributors. For example, Haven Distributors specializes in indie comics and has a low minimum order to qualify for wholesale prices.
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Apply for a Diamond account. You may need to wait up to two weeks after applying to be able to order through their system. Once accepted, you will be assigned a customer account number.
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Fill out the order form. When dealing with Diamond, you can order via the Previews order form, the Diamond website, or the Previews Program for Windows.
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Wait for your items to arrive. Wednesday is new comics day, so be prepared for an increase in traffic to your store each Wednesday.
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