Comments on: This is what 5000+ in-stock manga titles look like. http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/ Never Safe For Work Mon, 14 May 2012 23:56:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kat Kan http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-59057 Kat Kan Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:12:10 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-59057 That photo is totally cool. The scary thing for me is that if I put all my manga on shelves, I'd have that many in my house. Not to mention another several thousand volumes of other graphic novels plus I don't know how many long boxes of comics. I've been reading and collecting for several decades ... That photo is totally cool. The scary thing for me is that if I put all my manga on shelves, I’d have that many in my house. Not to mention another several thousand volumes of other graphic novels plus I don’t know how many long boxes of comics. I’ve been reading and collecting for several decades …

]]> By: Kyla http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-58518 Kyla Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:09:10 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-58518 0.o Why can't I live in Canada? 0.o Why can’t I live in Canada?

]]> By: Parrish http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57768 Parrish Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:11:58 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57768 Thanks, Chris. The photo spread is exactly as I imagined it. Thanks, Chris.
The photo spread is exactly as I imagined it.

]]> By: JE http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57528 JE Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:04:55 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57528 I am currently imagining the massive amount of debt that I might have incurred had I ever been anywhere in close proximity of your store. I am currently imagining the massive amount of debt that I might have incurred had I ever been anywhere in close proximity of your store.

]]> By: Huff http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57502 Huff Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:32:04 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57502 Unless my eyes deceive me you still have Akira volume 3. That baby goes for a nice chunk of change nowadays. Unless my eyes deceive me you still have Akira volume 3. That baby goes for a nice chunk of change nowadays.

]]> By: MangaBlog » Blog Archive » Sakura-con, shoujo, and shelfservice http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57410 MangaBlog » Blog Archive » Sakura-con, shoujo, and shelfservice Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:41:57 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57410 [...] Shelf gratification: If you have ever wondered what 5,000 volumes of manga looks like, go over to Comics212 right now. [...] [...] Shelf gratification: If you have ever wondered what 5,000 volumes of manga looks like, go over to Comics212 right now. [...]

]]> By: elezend http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57372 elezend Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:44:21 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57372 Manga heaven and there's even a section for yaoi XD! Manga heaven and there’s even a section for yaoi XD!

]]> By: Chris http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57177 Chris Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:34:44 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57177 John- Thanks :) Jason- That's why we build the heaviest stuff along the walls, where's it's most structurally sound... Santiago- Actually, we're not that big a store, probably medium sized. We just have an exceptionally high density. Come by any time! Jamie- If it isn't on the shelf under B, you can still find copies on the new manga rack... Danielle- You're our favourite type of customer. heh. Matt- Cheers! John- Hah, actually it's not exactly beautiful except in a "that's a lot of books and that's awesome" kind of a way, it's really frankenstein-y up close. Nevertheless, we're quite happy to have all of those books available. As to turnover, in the store itself, I'm always kind of amazed at what we have to reorder. There are obviously books and series that are 'dead' and I don't think we've sold a copy of them in years, if ever. This is probably the last few months where we're going to commit to a 'one of everything' stocking method--just too many books. But while the obvious sellers like Naruto, Fruits Basket, and Kingdom Hearts, all sell really well, we actually turn a lot of our stock. We also do exceptionally well with mature manga that end up being shelf-warmers at other stores. And because we're known for diversity we attract customers that are looking for hard-to-find stuff. Building a store for every kind of manga customer kind of becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and we have a much wider turnover than we might otherwise enjoy... - Chris John- Thanks :)

Jason- That’s why we build the heaviest stuff along the walls, where’s it’s most structurally sound…

Santiago- Actually, we’re not that big a store, probably medium sized. We just have an exceptionally high density. Come by any time!

Jamie- If it isn’t on the shelf under B, you can still find copies on the new manga rack…

Danielle- You’re our favourite type of customer. heh.

Matt- Cheers!

John- Hah, actually it’s not exactly beautiful except in a “that’s a lot of books and that’s awesome” kind of a way, it’s really frankenstein-y up close. Nevertheless, we’re quite happy to have all of those books available.

As to turnover, in the store itself, I’m always kind of amazed at what we have to reorder. There are obviously books and series that are ‘dead’ and I don’t think we’ve sold a copy of them in years, if ever. This is probably the last few months where we’re going to commit to a ‘one of everything’ stocking method–just too many books. But while the obvious sellers like Naruto, Fruits Basket, and Kingdom Hearts, all sell really well, we actually turn a lot of our stock. We also do exceptionally well with mature manga that end up being shelf-warmers at other stores. And because we’re known for diversity we attract customers that are looking for hard-to-find stuff.

Building a store for every kind of manga customer kind of becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and we have a much wider turnover than we might otherwise enjoy…

- Chris

]]> By: John DiBello http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57173 John DiBello Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:54:25 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57173 A beautiful display, Chris. But from the point of view of an ex-bookstore buyer and a current employee of a book publisher, may I ask: what's the average turnaround on these 5,000 titles? What percentage manage a turn of once or twice a year? I'm just curious if the sheer massive space you've devoted to your display is playing off the physical cost per square inch that you've devoted to it, and if it's across the board or if it's a more typical "20% of stock is 80% of income" that contributes to your finances. A beautiful display, Chris.

But from the point of view of an ex-bookstore buyer and a current employee of a book publisher, may I ask: what’s the average turnaround on these 5,000 titles? What percentage manage a turn of once or twice a year? I’m just curious if the sheer massive space you’ve devoted to your display is playing off the physical cost per square inch that you’ve devoted to it, and if it’s across the board or if it’s a more typical “20% of stock is 80% of income” that contributes to your finances.

]]> By: Bitter Matt http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57146 Bitter Matt Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:09:36 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57146 Since you asked... "Monday-Thursday, 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm" ;) Since you asked…

“Monday-Thursday, 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm” ;)

]]> By: danielle leigh http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57137 danielle leigh Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:29:05 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57137 The amount of money I would spend in one visit to your store is downright sickening. <i>Sickening</i>. Oh god, when can I go? The amount of money I would spend in one visit to your store is downright sickening. Sickening.

Oh god, when can I go?

]]> By: Jamie Coville http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57118 Jamie Coville Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:15:54 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57118 Dammit! Where is Barefoot Gen Vol 5! :) Sorry, just had to be that ONE customer... Dammit! Where is Barefoot Gen Vol 5! :)

Sorry, just had to be that ONE customer…

]]> By: Santiago http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57097 Santiago Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:37:16 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57097 Wow. Just wow... the Beguiling must be huuuuge! I need to get to Toronto ASAP. Wow. Just wow… the Beguiling must be huuuuge! I need to get to Toronto ASAP.

]]> By: Jason Marcy http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57051 Jason Marcy Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:01:50 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57051 <I>Damn...</I> That second floor is gonna, like, <I>collapse.</I> Incredible!! Damn…
That second floor is gonna, like, collapse.
Incredible!!

]]> By: John Jakala http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-57050 John Jakala Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:54:23 +0000 http://comics212.net/2008/03/27/this-is-what-5000-in-stock-manga-titles-look-like/#comment-57050 That...that is fucking <i>beautiful</i>, man! That…that is fucking beautiful, man!

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