Hopes DC Broadens Advertising
October 2, 2007
Calum Johnston of Strange Adventures Comic Bookshop in Halifax , Nova Scotia, saw the news about Steve Rotterdam being named Sales & Marketing SVP and hopes to see DC advertising in more categories.
Appreciates Lower Pricing
September 26, 2007
Katharine Kan, a graphic novel and manga library consultant in Panama City , Florida , has been following the commentary on discounting and says she appreciates the discount she receives in return for placing a minimum monthly order at a local comics shop.
'How Can a Store Compete?'
September 27, 2007
Michael Boze of HawgHead Comics in Fort Smith , Arkansas has been following the commentary on discounting and has argued against it for years.
Column by John Riley
September 25, 2007
Sharpening the Sword is a regular column by retailer John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics, a 1300 square foot comic and games store in Williston Park , New York . This week, Riley continues his discussion about pricing.
Not Serious Competition
September 25, 2007
Shawn DeMumbrum of Spazdog Comics in Phoenix , Arizona saw the comments regarding ActionClix at mass retailers and doesn't view mass as true competition for serious customers.
Tracking Orders Works
September 24, 2007
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics of Edmonton, Alberta read comments by retailer Joe Krolik and says tracking orders works.
WizKids Leaves Leftovers for Hobby Stores
September 24, 2007
Richard Newman of Pet Shop Comics and Collectibles in Lousville , Kentucky saw WizKids' response to broken street dates on ActionClix and says that early release crowds hobby retailers out of the market.
'I Don't Believe in MSRPs'
September 24, 2007
Paul Stock of Astro Books in Montreal, Quebec has been reading commentary on pricing and profits and says that retailers setting prices is a function of competition in a free market.
Bad For Business
September 23, 2007
Joe Krolik of Comics America in Winnipeg , Manitoba saw John Riley's column on pricing and profit and sees a related issue in brick and mortar stores.
WizKids Gives Mass Channel Better Access
September 20, 2007
Kendall Swafford of Up Up & Away! in Cincinnati , Ohio saw WizKids' response to ActionClix getting released early by Gamestop and believes WizKids gives mass outlets better access to product.
Manufacturers Should Set Price Minimums
September 23, 2007
Fred Schultz of Cyberzone Toys & Sports in Moreno Valley, California read John Riley's column about minimum pricing and agrees that manufacturers should set minimum prices.
Column by John Riley
September 18, 2007
Sharpening the Sword is a regular column by retailer John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics, a 1300 square foot comic and games store in Williston Park , New York . This week, Riley talks about minimum pricing and Internet retailers.
