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Had to decide between going to a big con or keeping my local shop alive
Last fall, I had about $400 saved for comic stuff. I could either buy a ticket, hotel, and food for a big convention in Chicago, or I could spend that money at my local shop here in town over a few months. I picked the local shop. I went in every Wednesday for new books, bought a few back issues I always wanted, and even grabbed a statue. The owner, Mike, said it really helped during a slow time. I missed the con crowd and the big panels, but having a place to talk comics every week felt better. Has anyone else had to make a choice like that between the big event and the regular spot?
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eva_adams686d ago
Local shops close all the time anyway.
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the_eric3d ago
Yeah they close all the time, but it still hurts. My friend was crushed when her favorite bookstore shut down, you know @eva_adams68?
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