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Where do you buy your books?527

Collector ThisLand private msg quote post Address this user
Hi all. I am new to the forum and was hoping to get some opinions as to where people prefer to buy (and maybe sell) their books.

I've used a number of outlets with varied results. Comic Link, Heritage, eBay, conventions, LCS...

What's the best resource for finding deals on stuff you're looking for?
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COLLECTOR DarthLego private msg quote post Address this user
Mostly eBay. For new releases I use Things From Another World www.tfaw.com
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Collector SpiderTim private msg quote post Address this user
midtown too.
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Collector Arikhan private msg quote post Address this user
I actually just switched from LCS to Midtown because the small shop I frequent couldn't consistently get what I wanted. I like it and I order just enough books that with their discount the shipping is free when get books on a monthly basis.
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Collector lightsmith private msg quote post Address this user
I just switched to dcbs for my new stuff but still go to my lcs. Also conventions and antique stores sometime ebay.
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Collector Jaydknight private msg quote post Address this user
I get mine from my LCS, EBay, conventions and Midtown comics occasionally. I always try and look for the best deal between them.
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Collector ThisLand private msg quote post Address this user
Thanks for the info everyone. I've been meaning to try the online shops like DCBS and Midtown. I haven't heard much about TFAW. I'll definitely check those out.
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Moderator The_Watcher private msg quote post Address this user
I've been ordering my monthly comics from DCBS for years. I highly recommend them
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Collector Rafel private msg quote post Address this user
Where is Midtown Comics?
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Moderator The_Watcher private msg quote post Address this user
@Rafel New York city
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Collector Rafel private msg quote post Address this user
Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Watcher
@Rafel New York city
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Collector Rafel private msg quote post Address this user
Thank you very much. I'm near San Francisco, California so it may take me a while getting out there.
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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
For the majority of my new stuff, I have a subscription service set up through Graham Crackers Comics in IL. I go to Comic Book World in Florence, KY and The Bookery in Fairborn, OH for the majority of my raw keys. The owners have really gone out of their way to help me find certain books that I have been looking for and in high grades with fair prices.
At times, my buddy and I make road trips to other comic shops in the region. Ebay is handy, although I have been buying less there. Comic Collector Live for cheap back issues. Other local stores that I pop into once a month for supplies and just shoot the breeze with people there.
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Collector Kinzebac private msg quote post Address this user
Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Watcher
I've been ordering my monthly comics from DCBS for years. I highly recommend them


I also use DCBS. They offer great discounts and have great customer service.
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Collector techtre2003 private msg quote post Address this user
DCBS is awesome. I always used them when I was buying tons of books. My modern list is pretty short now so I go through my LCS; awesome owner and I support them as much as I can.
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Collector Mathyus_42 private msg quote post Address this user
I get mine from all over. I try to go to the 4 LCS before on line. They all tend to have different things from time to time. eBay and Mid Town have been the main two for me as far as on line goes.
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Collector Oldbsturgeon private msg quote post Address this user
I get my book I buy from a local store
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Leftover Sundae Gnus CatmanAmerica private msg quote post Address this user
Conventions, big 3 auction houses (Heritage, ComicConnect, CLink), "Dr." John Verzyl (the only dealer I know of who makes house calls -lol), misc. dealer contacts, Metropolis, Bedrock City, etc., etc.
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COLLECTOR JWKyle private msg quote post Address this user
Conventions in California,Ebay,ComicConnect,Comiclink,Heritage (although I kind of take it easy on heritage as they charge Ca. non dealer residence sales tax ) I've hit most of the major internet websites at one time or another Metro, Mycomicshop , HighgradeComics and so on The only major internet player I think I've never bought from is Mile High Comics
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COLLECTOR JWKyle private msg quote post Address this user
Oh and I don't buy anything really "New" I do most of my reading on my tablet with the marvel unlimited service if I could only find some Fabreeze that smells like musty news print
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Collector roarzola private msg quote post Address this user
Leaving in the same city, San Diego, as IDW and where some of their talent also lives, it seems we all go to the same store. I keep finding out that either their relatives or themselves go in and buy up the variants. When Godzilla Rulers of the Earth #3 came out, I couldn't find a copy anywhere in town. The artist drew a lot of his friends in that issue so I guess they all went out and bought a copy.
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Collector Muggyman84 private msg quote post Address this user
I use my lcs mostly i am lucky to have a great one with a great rewards program and sometimes i use midtown. I am looking into dcbs now as i am looking into placing some big advanced orders
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Collector Kinzebac private msg quote post Address this user
I guess I didn't think through the question completely based on my earlier post. For moderns, I use DCBS. For GA, SA, BA, and CA - ebay, HA, CC, CL, and a few trusted dealers.
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Collector The_Curmudgeon private msg quote post Address this user
eBay is the only place I can buy comics since my only LCS closed at the end of last year.
I didn't like going in there anyway because it reeked from the stench of three obese "comic book guys" all the time.
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Collector warbooks private msg quote post Address this user
I buy lots of lower grade reading material from Mycomicshop. I like their selection and strict grading.
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