Of Head to Head Competition in 2007
July 27, 2005
We asked GAMA Executive Director Anthony Gallela for the reaction of the organization to the new competition for GTS 2007. This is the full text of his response.
Going Head to Head with GAMA
July 27, 2005
We asked Simmons why he scheduled the show 'at the same time and place as the probable location and time of the 2007 GAMA Trade Show.' This is the full text of his response.
Thanks for the Premiums
July 26, 2005
Pat Fuge of Gnome Games wants other retailers to know about a support program for game retailers that works.
Column by Steven Bates
July 26, 2005
This week is Bates' final column, as he moves on to a new position with Diamond Comic Distributors.
'I Don't Agree'
July 25, 2005
Priscilla Craddock of Comic Book World, Inc. in Florence, Kentucky saw the suggestions by Dave Autzen of Reader's World and Jim Crocker of Modern Myths on ordering variants and disagrees.
Thanks!
July 25, 2005
Shelton Drum of Heroes Aren't Hard to Find in Charlotte, North Carolina says he got a big response to his request for support of his long-running HeroesCon show in the face of new competition.
Wizard World Atlanta Same As HeroesCon
July 25, 2005
Shelton Drum of Heroes Aren't Hard to Find in Charlotte, North Carolina saw our article on the new Wizard World Atlanta convention and immediately realized that it was the same dates as his long-running Heroes Convention.
'It's About Freaking Time'
July 25, 2005
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy saw our article on the MPAA's bootleg crackdown at the San Diego Comic-con and likes it.
'Two Extra Dead Days'
July 24, 2005
John Gavin of York Comics & Cards in Parma, Ohio saw the negative response to the suggestion of a Friday street date for comics from Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc., and agreed.
Marvel's Easy, DC's Not
July 24, 2005
Rembert Parker of Reader's Copies in Anderson, Indiana saw the comments by Dave Autzen of Reader's World on ordering Marvel variants and has a different view.
Likes Opt In/Opt Out
July 21, 2005
Dave Autzen of Reader's World in Springfield, Illinois, who suggested that Marvel automatically ship variant covers based on the retailer's draw on the title saw the responses from Jim Crocker and Jim Hanley and responded.
Suggests Opt In/Opt Out
July 20, 2005
Jim Hanley of Jim Hanley's Universe in New York City saw the comment by Dave Autzen of Reader's Choice suggesting that Marvel variant covers be automatically distributed to retailers based on their draws for the title and suggests a more flexible policy.
