Comic Fusion

I am seriously considering opening up a online comic book store.

Thoughts?

To start with I won't be able to afford carrying everything. Obviously I would have to carry the major companies. What Indys would you guys like to see?

If you were to order online what types of things would you like to see. Comics, Prints, Statues, T-Shirts, Specialty Items, etc... I don't expect anyone to order once I have it up. Assuming I don't chicken out! But if anyone was willing to give me feedback, I would appriciate it.

Thanks gang. [img]smile.gif[/img]

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ August 01, 2003 06:43 PM: Message edited by: AsIs ]</font>

I only read a couple of titles and I haven't even really kept up with those two, but I have bought prints and t-shirts before. If you do start the store thing you should definitely put some of the stuff up on Ebay, just to help promote the store. That's how I've come across some of the harder to find stuff. My favorite local comic book store got bought up by a bigger company and now they don't even carry my favorite book. :(

Just curious Jace, what's your favorite book?

That would be Poison Elves. I know the author's been in the hospital for awhile and I got kind of wrapped up in school earlier this year. I think I'm an issue or two behind.

I've never read it, but heard it is good. Let me know which is the last issue you have, I'll see if we have it at the store if you want. Some of the indy's it is harder to get back issues.

Check your PM, girl. We gotta talk!

Great idea AsIs!

There's something I always wanted an online store to have: a simple way to pay without mind confusing rules on rules on rules.

Think about it when you choose the payment methods...

Btw, real good idea
[img]graemlins/beer.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img]

PayPal seems to work well. Just don't get me started about the f*&cker who jacked my card # right before X-mas. Fortunately the people at my former credit union were incredibly helpful.

What would you consider being a simple way to pay?

PayPal seems to be the most secure. Despite occasional porblems. Plus, it keeps the liability out of your hands, if you anren't actually handling the credit purchases. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Wow, congrats on thinking about an online store. *hugs*

Right now, the only indie I buy is SIP, so I'm not much help in that department. As for getting back orders of indies, have you checked out Cold Cut Distributors? I don't know the url, but you can google to get it.

I'd be interested in statues and prints, besides comics. Being able to preorder an upcoming comic would be nice, too.

As for paying methods, PayPal and credit cards (either through Paypal or another method) would be the best way to go, I think.

Let us know how things go!

Ok, I've worked up some logos. Can you all let me know what you think of them?

http://www.geocities.com/azzizs/photopagespiral.html

Thanks gang!

Ok, I've worked up some logos. Can you all let me know what you think of them?

http://www.geocities.com/azzizs/photopagespiral.html

Thanks gang!

I like 1 and 2, but feel 2 would work best.

I also liked #2 the best.

And for back issues of indies, try contacting the indie publisher themselves. Most of them will be happy to sell you whatever they have in stock at a good discount.

I like 2 the best tho I'm wondering if actually fusing the 2 words without outlines makes it a wee bit hard on the eyes, but thats just nitpicking, it was pretty cool.

another vote for #2...

Logo two is cool

Hmmm, out of the three, #2 is best, but I think it needs a little work. Maybe shrink the words "Comic Fusion" a little so it doesn't seem so big compared to the rings?

Thanks gang! Have I told you lately that y'all are the best?!

Good suggestions! I modified Logo 2, and called it Logo 5.

It would be cool if it was kinda of "CO-S-MIC FUSION", or "CO(S)MIC FUSION"

But that's just my taste for games with words, so don't mind my babbling...

I like #5. Great job!

LOL, 3peanuts, sorry, we already registered the domain.

I've modified the logo abit to get more of a flamey feel.

Looks good!

I went to the dentist today, so not much feeling like work...So I did some playing instead!

3peanuts, I named the file just for you!

http://www.geocities.com/azzizs/cosmiccast.gif

and I came up with a slogan.

http://www.geocities.com/azzizs/cfbanner.gif

As with all things, I'm interested in hearing your thoughts.

They keep saying the "Page is not available" thang [img]frown.gif[/img]

Oh thanks for thinking of me...sometimes I get the feeling the only person who likes my babbling is Sarabiga...but you like it, too.

Does this mean I'm normal, btw? [img]redface.gif[/img]

Geocities is probably being wonky.

I uploaded a page holder for the site.

ComicFusion

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 18, 2003 10:06 PM: Message edited by: AsIs ]</font>

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Originally posted by 3peanuts:
Does this mean I'm normal, btw? [img]redface.gif[/img]

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<font size="2" face="Comic sans ms, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, but only here.

Very cute Staff page. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

The Store is live and we have one customer already! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Comic Fusion Comic Shop!

We still have some kinks to work out. Stuff to add and other things. But if you want to, check it out and let me know what you think.

If you order anything from us, be sure to put STP in the comments section so I know you came from here and you will get a special surprise! [img]wink.gif[/img]

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 18, 2003 10:07 PM: Message edited by: AsIs ]</font>

FEAR the special surprise...

Don't worry, Eris's choas field won't be attached to the special surprise...

But...dear Eris, I never burned those pictures, so beware! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

You SEE what I'm saying?

OOOOOOO! I see stuff I like there!!!

LOL, BUY IT! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Seriously tho, what did you see? I am still working out what to order type stuff.

I put a order in for The metallica bust, the Final Fantasy figures, and the Crow portfolio. sad though that none of what I ordered well be avalable till like october or later. but oh well. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Also AsIs, the metallica bust you have up there says it's the 2nd in a seires, do you have or can you get the 1st one in said seires? cause I'd like that one too.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 04, 2003 06:25 AM: Message edited by: Ski ]</font>

I'll check and see Ski. Thanks for the order!

thanks for the stuff! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Any chance you ship to Canada?

Yes we can ship to Canada, we don't have the correct shipping charges up yet. If you find stuff you want, go ahead and order it and I will get you the shipping costs and you can decide then. [img]smile.gif[/img]