The demise of the neighborhood comic book shop

[captpackrat]

For 10 years I was a loyal customer of Sky High Comics in San Marcos. The owner knew me, and knew what kinds of comics I was interested in. I didn't have to request books, he knew what I wanted and would order new titles for me.

A few months ago, the owner sold the shop. The new owner doesn't even seem to be trying. I've gotten maybe 2 comics in the past 3 months, and it's been over a month since I've gotten anything. Not even an Usagi Yojimbo.

And so, after a decade, they've lost me as a customer.

Comments

[brown-wolf.livejournal.com]

*Flies a flag at half-staff*

[rigelkitty.livejournal.com]

I know the feeling, I had a great comic shop for several years in Bethesda, MD (Big Planet Comics) that I had to leave when I moved to Virginia.

Then I had another great shop (Andy's Comics & Cards) that I went to for four years, but they closed a few months ago.

The one I'm at now (Phoenix Comics) is very big and professional, but I just don't get the warm feeling of customer service a small shop provides.